Fundraising events are critical to our effort to secure support for indispensable programs throughout Golisano Children's Hospital.
Supporting Essential Programs with Community-Driven Events
Community-based fundraising events foster awareness, hope and healing, and help ensure that everyone in our region has access to the world-class care they need, close to home. We coordinate events of all types and sizes and encourage community members to host their own events to raise funds for areas that are meaningful to them or participate in our cancer care and children’s health events. Whether you’re teeing off in our Golf Classic or turning your high school athletic match into a fundraiser, we invite you to support our patients and families by attending, donating and volunteering for a cause that’s meaningful to you.
To learn more about hosting a fundraiser, a good place to start is our Event Proposal Form.
Every penny we raise supports local patient care, research and education, providing hope for the children and families we serve.
Big Change Roundup for Kids
Each year, 98.9 WOKO fills the airwaves with stories of courage and hope from patients and families who have received care at Golisano Children's Hospital at University of Vermont Health. The Big Change Roundup for Kids turns community, compassion and generosity into miracles for local children and their families. Your support helps us provide thousands of children and their families with the highest quality care available in Vermont and northern New York.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Register at www.BigChangeRoundup.org as a bandit (individual) or get your posse (group) together to fundraise
- Sponsor the event
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and post using our hashtag #BigChangeRoundup
For more information, call 802-656-2887 or email BigChangeRoundup@UVMHealth.org.
Miracle Network Dance Marathon
We are a proud member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and recipient of funds raised through local Miracle Network Dance Marathons, such as the UVM RALLYTHON.
This event is organized by students to raise funds, promote health and happiness, and foster student leadership.
Golisano Children’s Hospital Golf Classic
For over 30 years, our annual Golf Classic has benefited young patients who receive care at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Backed by our dedicated corporate sponsors, the event brings together golfers of all skill levels to drive for miracles, one swing at a time. Participants support our programs while enjoying a fun-filled day of on-course contests and a silent auction.
You can support this signature event through:
- Donations to the event or silent auction
- Sponsorship of the event or an on-course contest
- Team registration
To sign up, sponsor or learn more, contact Tatiana Rodecker, Community Fundraising Supervisor, at 802-391-6047 or Tatiana.Rodecker@uvmhealth.org.
Extra Life: Play Games, Heal Kids
Extra Life mobilizes passionate gamers to raise money year-round to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals treat sick and injured kids in their communities.
Each fall, the international day of play allows participants to celebrate one grand total together.
Sign up and designate Golisano Children's Hospital as your beneficiary at www.Extra-Life.org.
Host Your Own Fundraising Event
Would you like to turn your favorite pastime into a fundraising event for Golisano Children’s Hospital? We can show you how to turn activities such as bake sales, craft fairs, cocktail receptions and golf tournaments into benefits for our programs.
We want to make sure your efforts pay off and we are able to accept the funds you raise. Please read the instructions below carefully to ensure a successful event.
If you need help at any time, we are happy to assist you. Please contact us at 802-656-2887 or events@uvmhealth.org if you have questions.
- Decide on the type of event you’ll be holding. There are many fun ways to bring people together and raise funds, so choose an event that resonates with you.
- Let us know what you are planning. Read our Third-Party Fundraising Guidelines and complete the Third-Party Fundraising Proposal Form (pages 3-4).
- Form a committee to help plan and organize your event or project. As you move forward, consider the interest, talents, goals and time availability of your team.
- Determine your target audience. Who is most likely to attend and support your event or project? Are you trying to attract the general public or a specific audience?
- Think about how you could promote the event to get your friends, family and community excited.
- You are responsible for recruiting all volunteers for your event.
- Individuals under 18 must have an adult advisor to oversee the coordination of a school or community event or project.
- Printed and other materials should state that your event is benefiting Golisano Children's Hospital.
- All necessary permits and certificates of insurance required by city ordinance or otherwise are the fundraising group’s responsibility.
- Due to confidentiality, we cannot release patient, family, donor, volunteer, employee, physician or other mailing lists for the purpose of soliciting funds or promoting your event or project.
If circumstances warrant, Golisano Children's Hospital may opt out as a beneficiary of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a nonprofit, we receive many questions about who we solicit for gifts. Our donors include patients, patient families, employees, community members and local businesses, among others. There are many ways we communicate with donors and potential donors. Outreach includes direct mail, emails, phone calls, social media, events and one-on-one meetings.