Connecticut Children’s Running Series

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We encourage runners of all skill levels to check out the run, walk and challenge events hosted throughout the year in support of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Whether you’re a first-time 5K participant or a seasoned marathon runner – the Connecticut Children’s Race Series has the race for you!

Connecticut Children’s Champion Program

Be recognized for your commitment to fundraising for Connecticut Children’s by competing for the title of Connecticut Children’s Champion! Push yourself across the finish line and maximize your online fundraising for a chance to select a special recognition item as our way of saying thanks. Going the extra mile helps us provide the care kids need close to home so as an added bonus you will receive an invitation to a Foundation reception. More details are available on the race series page.

Concorso Ferrari & Friends

LaSalle Road
West Hartford, CT
Sunday, June 23, 2019

Concorso Ferrari & Friends was created by a group of owners who wanted to use their exotic automobiles to put smiles on the faces of patients at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Now in its 18th year, Concorso Ferrari & Friends has become the signature automobile event in Southern New England. It celebrates all makes and models of Italian automobiles—from vintage Alfa Romeos, Fiats and Lamborghinis to the supercars of Ferrari, Pagani, Maserati, and NEW this year, Italian Motorcycles Welcome! This jaw-dropping event is held to raise awareness and critical funding to support Connecticut Children’s.

Geno Auriemma’s Fore the Kids Golf Tournament

Hartford Golf Club
West Hartford, CT
Monday, June 24, 2019

This is your chance to “tee it” up with Geno Auriemma, the hall-of-fame coach. Your “round to remember” at the prestigious Hartford Golf Club will include NIKE apparel and gear, brunch, beverage and food stations, and a dinner reception hosted by ESPN’s Rebecca Lobo and Kevin Neghandi.

Over the past 16 years, the tournament has raised more than $1.6 million for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Thank you Coach Auriemma, our dedicated committee and all of our sponsors!

Dairy Queen® Miracle Treat Day

Dairy Queen®
Participating CT locations
excluding Fairfield County
July 25, 2019

We are predicting Blizzards® in the forecast for Thursday, July 25!

That’s right, participating Dairy Queen® locations will be donating a portion of their Blizzard® sales that day to Connecticut Children’s through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Stop by a participating DQ® and grab a Blizzard® Treat for the kids.

Please note, not all Dairy Queen® locations participate in this program.

LEGO Children’s Charity Golf Tournament

TPC River Highlands
Cromwell, CT
September 16, 2019

LEGO Systems Inc., as a significant employer in the state of Connecticut, is pleased to once again host a charity golf tournament to benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and continue giving back to the Connecticut Community. LEGO Systems is partnering with the Travelers Championship, Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, to deliver a first class experience for all participants. The Travelers Championship functions as a substantial fundraising mechanism in the region, and is delighted to continue a partnership with LEGO Systems Inc. to generate funds and goodwill for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Hartford’s Camp Courant. Proceeds in support of Connecticut Children’s will fund the purchase of a Tecotherm Neo for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Connecticut Children’s Gala

Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, CT
November 2, 2019

Connecticut Children’s understands that making children’s lives as healthy and happy as possible goes beyond providing care when they are sick. From the delivery of world-class medical care to community-based health and wellness programs, Connecticut Children’s helps children grow through every moment of life.

On Saturday, November 2, Connecticut Children’s will host a Greatest Showman-themed Gala at the Connecticut Convention Center. The ballroom will be transformed so everyone in attendance can experience all the wonder and delights of the Big Top. If you’d like to be part of the magic please explore our event homepage.

2018 Photo Gallery

QTHON Dance Marathon

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
March 23, 2019

QTHON is a year-long fundraising enterprise led by Quinnipiac University students, which culminates in a 10-hour dance marathon to raise funds and awareness in support of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

Over the past seven events, QTHON has raised $719,688.75 towards Connecticut Children’s and its state-of-the-art patient care. QTHON strives to bring together the student body and the local community to raise funds in support of valuable care that patients and their families receive at Connecticut Children’s.

HuskyTHON

Hugh S. Greer Field House
UCONN – Storrs, CT
February 23-24, 2019

HuskyTHON is a year-long fund-raising effort coordinated by students at the University of Connecticut, which culminates in an eighteen-hour dance marathon celebration over the course of a weekend in February.

From humble beginnings, HuskyTHON has grown to become the largest fundraising event in support of Connecticut Children’s. Having raised more than $1 million in 2018 and more than $5 million since 2000, UConn students are proud of these accomplishments, but they are not stopping there.

PJ Day for the Kids

Schools and Businesses
throughout Connecticut
December 14, 2018
2018 – 2019 School Year

PJ Day for the Kids kicks off its 8th annual event on Friday, December 14, 2018, with a mission to not only raise money, but to honor the brave kids fighting cancer and serious illnesses at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Join us as students and businesses across Connecticut wear their PJs for the kids.

Since 2011, thousands of children in Connecticut have worn their PJs to school in support of kids at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Each year, PJ Day has inspired more and more schools and businesses across the state of Connecticut to participate. Won’t you join them?

Extra Life

Location of your choice
Anywhere, USA
November 3, 2018
Campaign open through 12/31/18

PLAY GAMES TO HELP HEAL LOCAL KIDS

Extra Life unites thousands of gamers in a year-round fundraising initiative that culminates in a 24-hour gaming challenge which can be done from the comfort of your own couch. Gamers — people who play video games, board games, phone games, card games and other forms of competitive play — use their passion to raise money in support of their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Last year, Extra Life raised more than $127,000 for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

“This must be the easiest fundraising plan in the world; you don’t even have to get up off the couch if you don’t want to.” Tracy Degrazia, Guild Member, Extra Life Hartford

Be a hero.

Dedicate a day of play for kids in your community!