WVU Medicine Children’s, West Virginia’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, is holding a Mediathon once again in conjunction with the WVU Day of Giving. As part of this extraordinary day, you will hear inspiring stories, participate in challenges, and help us raise critical funds to help improve the health of West Virginia’s children and expectant mothers.
Why we need your support
At WVU Medicine Children’s, we believe that children and expectant mothers should never have to travel far from home to receive the best care. We are committed to building healthier futures and elevating care for all West Virginians, regardless of their ability to pay.
When you give a gift to WVU Medicine Children’s, your donation means more than you can imagine. That’s because you’re not just giving dollars—you’re giving a smile to a hospitalized child. You’re giving support to a family who needs it most. You’re giving hope for a cure for the rarest diseases. You’re bringing new innovations to our region. You’re giving better health to thousands of children.
How you can help
Contributing to one of our priority funds is one way to support WVU Medicine Children’s.
- Greatest Needs – Fund #2V127
- Give hope. Give healing. WVU Medicine Children’s mission is to see no child left untreated. That is accomplished through people just like you -- our generous supporters -- who help us purchase life-saving equipment, conduct groundbreaking research, and support the emotional well-being of our young patients. Donate to our Greatest Needs Fund and help the women and children we treat each day.
- WVU Medicine Children’s Building Expansion – Fund #2W1926
- Since WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital opened its doors, the need for pediatric care has continued to grow. To meet this critical need, we are building new clinical space for existing services, including medical weight management, neurology, neurosurgery, pulmonology, sleep disorders, plastic surgery, trauma, and surgery and their associated multidisciplinary clinics and procedure spaces.
- Comfort Fund – Fund #2W921
- Give a warm cup of coffee. Give a hot meal. Give a comfortable bed. An extended hospital stay can bring unique logistical challenges for families. Donating to the Comfort Fund within the Hostetler Family Resource Center ensures that families are equipped with free resources, from meal vouchers to gas cards and hotel stays. Join us as we support the needs of families throughout their journey.
- Child Life – Fund #2V497
- Give a teddy bear. Give Legos. Give a smile. For many children, the hospital is an unknown place and can bring feelings of uncertainty, stress, and anxiety. Donations to the Child Life Program brings comfort, distraction, and meaningful experiences to help children -- from infants to adolescents -- feel comfortable and safe in the hospital. When you give to our Child Life program, you’re directly bringing hope, healing, and comfort to the children we serve.
Participating Mediathon TV Stations
WBOY - Clarksburg
WDVM – Hagerstown, MD
WOWK – Charleston/Huntington, WV
WTRF – Wheeling, WV - Steubenville, OH
WVNS – Bluefield/Beckley, WV
Join the following WVU Medicine Children’s Mediathon sponsors today in supporting the kids of our state and region.
- Phone Bank Sponsor – Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration
- Text Line Sponsor – Dutch Miller Automotive
- Giving Hope Sponsor – BFS - Dairy Queen
- Giving Hope Sponsor – C'Anna Keffer - Realtor
- Giving Hope Sponsor – West Virginia Black Bears
Together -- on one day -- we all can create a legacy for the kids treated at WVU Medicine Children’s.
Keep checking back as we move closer to March 26 to view our challenges.
