Children's Miracle Network
Our Charity Partner


About Children's Miracle Network

Children's Miracle Network (CMN) is the charitable arm of a 170-member network of children's hospitals from across the nation. Through your donations, CMN-affiliated hospitals are providing care for kids in need, conducting life-saving research and purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment to ensure every child - regardless of their economic status - receives the best possible care.

Virginia's credit unions have named CMN as the charity of choice and strongly encourage credit unions members to consider a donation of time or money in support of this worthwhile cause.

  • 100% of local donations stay in the community in which they were made.
  • Children are treated based on need, not ability to pay.
  • CMN hospitals treat 17 million children a year for every disease and condition imaginable.
  • CMN hospitals provided $2.5 billion in charity care last year - not nearly enough to meet the needs of our country's children.
  • Forty-five state leagues, including Virginia, formally support Credit Unions for Kids, which began in the mid-1980s.
  • Virginia's credit unions raised more than $248,000 in 2007.

Children need the specialized care and equipment only children’s hospitals can provide. Children's Miracle Network hospitals:

  • Treat 98% of all children needing heart or lung transplants
  • Treat 88% of all children with cancer
  • Treat 76% of all children with cystic fibrosis
  • Treat 90% of all children with sickle cell anemia
  • Treat 72% of all children with pediatric AIDS
  • Devote 60% of their services to children under age six and 25% to newborns
  • Train 60% of pediatricians and 80% of all pediatric specialists
  • Educate families about issues like child safety seats, helmet safety and bike safety


Virginia's CMN-Affiliated Hospitals

Credit unions: Learn more about CMN and how you can get involved by contacting your nearest CMN hospital.


Cherry Blossom Run

The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run® is an annual event held in Washington, D.C to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.  

The race is organized by Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc. (CUMD), a charitable organization comprised of more than 100 credit unions and affiliated partners committed to a fourfold cause:

  1. Raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network
  2. Raising credit union awareness on Capitol Hill
  3. Making a difference in our communities
  4. Building team spirit among credit unions

The run draws 10,000 competitors and worldwide attention.

$1 million was collected for Children's Miracle Network in sponsorships and fundraising activities in 2007; almost $2 million has been raised since credit unions assumed the title sponsorhsip of the race in 2002.

Learn more at the Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc. organization Web site, including details on sponsorship opportunities and getting members involved.