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• Golf Fore Hearts

  When Evie faced a life-threatening heart condition, Sam and Mike found hope and healing at Lurie Children's. Now, they're giving back through "Golf Fore Hearts," raising awareness and funds to support other families facing similar challenges.

• Spring Fundraising Ideas

  From yard sales to garden parties and more, find the perfect way to make a difference. Here are some fundraising ideas to help give back this spring. 

• How You Can Support Lurie Children’s During Heart Month

  There are many ways to support Lurie Children's during Heart Month, from fundraising and donating to volunteering and advocacy. Learn how you can make a difference for children with heart conditions.

• Nolan’s Grateful Gathering

  At age 11, Nolan was diagnosed with stage three Rhabdomyosarcoma on Thanksgiving Day 2022. In honor of his remarkable and courageous fight, the McCarthy family celebrates his year-long treatment and helps raise funds to support patients who spend time in the hospital during the holidays.

• Chainsaw Manor: A Chilling Fundraiser!

  At the heart of Chainsaw Manor lies a mission that's as powerful as it is spooky. The Friduss family hosts an electrifying event that combines fun, fear and philanthropy.

• How to Help During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

  Every September, we observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to support children facing a cancer diagnosis. 

• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): A Smart, Tax-Effective Way to Give to Lurie Children’s

  Donor-Advised Funds offer a smart way for individuals or families to give. With tax benefits, flexibility and potential growth, they are an ideal option to make a charitable impact.

• Lincoln's Community Fundraiser: How One Young Entrepreneur Raised Thousands for Lurie Children’s

  Find out how Lincoln transformed a simple lemonade stand into a thriving fundraiser for Lurie Children’s and learn actionable tips for starting your own community fundraiser.

• What Is a Will or Bequest?

  Lurie Children’s Senior Planned Giving Officer shares how you can leave a lasting legacy through a planned gift. Find out more about charitable giving. 

• Winter Fundraising Ideas

  Warm hearts this winter by giving back. Get creative with these fun Lurie Children's fundraising ideas, including bake sales, snowman contests and more! 

• Fall Fundraising Ideas to Support Lurie Children’s

  Looking for ways to give back this fall? Turn your favorite festive activities into fundraising opportunities with these creative ideas from Lurie Children's.

   

• Summer Fundraising Ideas

  From block parties and backyard BBQs to garage sales, summer is a great time to turn your everyday events and activities into a way to raise money for the patients and families and Lurie Children’s. 

• A Father’s Legacy: “When You Give, You Get Even More”

  For 97 years, Donald Lewan lived by two rules: Always remember a person’s name, and always give back.

• Remembering Lydia by Supporting Pediatric Brain Tumor Research

  Lydia was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive brain tumor known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG. 

• Kids Advisory Board Celebrates 15th Anniversary

  Lurie Children’s Kids Advisory Board gives a voice to patients at our hospital. Learn about their invaluable feedback and contributions over the years.

• Stepping Up to Give Back – Patient with Brain Tumor to Participate in Aon’s Step Up For Kids

  Just five days before his seventh birthday, Michael was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma.