It Takes A Whole Village to Raise A Child: Children’s Miracle Network

Non-profits, whether they aim to empower people coping with natural disaster or find cures for terminal illnesses, grow and thrive with the donations. Some funding support comes from private donors, some from fundraisers, and some from corporate sponsors who translate portions of profit to the causes that matter. Hanks Fine Furniture stands one of these businesses that aims to give back, effectively translating the success of their 14 stores in 5 states to a population of children who need assistance. In September of 2011, Hank’s Fine Furniture offered a part of their sales to the Children’s Miracle Network, a group that funds a string of hospitals supporting youths across the country and beyond.

Hank's Fine Furniture translated funds towards Children’s Miracle Network affiliated hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas; Pensacola, Florida; Springfield, Missouri; and Mobile, Alabama.  Since its establishment in 1983, the charity garnered upwards of $4.3 billion in funding that goes towards the treatment of children facing everything from common injuries and afflictions to life-threatening diseases. The 172 institutions associated with the Children’s Miracle Network benefit from corporate partnerships with major businesses including Delta Air Lines, Dairy Queen, Ace Hardware, Kiwanis International, and USA Gymnastics. Children’s Miracle Network also complete various advocacy efforts including a telethon, A Celebration of Real Miracles, and various dance marathons at schools throughout the U.S. Throughout the years, various celebrities stepped up to represent the goals of the organization, among them Marie Osmond, Glenn Beck, Le-Ann Rimes, Drew Lachey, and Justin Bieber. To learn about what you can do to further the mission of the Children’s Miracle Network, visit childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org.