29th Annual Festival of Lights 5k
On Saturday, December 7, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Jacksonville will host the 29th Annual Festival of Lights 5k to raise vital funding for the pediatric programs at UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The streets of beautiful San Marco will be lit up as thousands of runners, and walkers of all ages take off during this unique, winter race. For nearly three decades, this event has brought families together during the holiday season. Every year, we see thousands of participants cross the start line in their favorite holiday attire, each one wearing the event’s signature jingle bells on their shoes. The Festival of Lights 5K is a family favorite that has continued to grow year after year.
Gate Petroleum Balloon Campaign
Support Wolfson Children’s Hospital and UF Health Jacksonville at your local Gate from May 1 - 21! Donate $1 or more, receive an icon balloon and help to change the health of local kids!
Tabletop Appreciation Weekend
We are back for Extra Life Tabletop Appreciation year 6 but this time we are getting an early start. Synching up with National Board game day so mark your calendars for April 12 -14.
Come join us and find some new passions, or simply connect with people looking to play together. If you have celebrated with us in the past then you know all levels of board gamers are welcome. There will be an excellent selection of some of the most fun and interesting board games of our time.
Our Play to Win's are returning and player's will have a chance to take home some brand spanking new board games. Did we mention raffle prizes, well there will be raffles. A $5 contribution is requested for participation in the Play to Wins. Extra Lifers feel free to donate it to your personal page. I know you may be thinking “Five Dollars” but 100% will go towards our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
How do you get a raffle ticket? Glad you asked. There are three ways to get a raffle ticket:
1. Sign up for Extra Life
2. Every $10 spent in store
3. Every $10 donated to Extra Life
Never Played before? No problem we will teach attendees the basic rules, set up, and how to play each of the games, perform demonstrations of the newest games, and be close at hand in case players have questions while they play on their own. Also if you stayed tuned to this page we'll let you know where you can find the how to play videos as well.
We'd love to have you on our team! Visit the Extra Life home page, Check out the Extra Life Jacksonville Guild at https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=66787 then click "Join Our Team". So come join us, Play Games, and Heal Kids. Even if you can't make a contribution, you can still support the team by cheering us on, and spreading the word.
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Extra Life, Jacksonville Guild
Ace Hardware Spring Round Up Campaign
Throughout the month of April round up for kids at the helpful place! Shop at participating Ace Hardware locations in-store and round up at checkout!
Dairy Queen Free Cone Day and Dip It for Kids
Kick off spring by stopping by your local participating Dairy Queen for Free Cone Day on March 19! Dip your free cone for $1 and proceeds will come back to CMN Hospitals and UF Health Jacksonville. Participating CMN Jacksonville Market locations include:
Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL
Village Lake Cir, Jacksonville, FL
Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
N. Main St, Jacksonville, FL
N. 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL
St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL
W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL
US Hwy 90, Glen St. Mary, FL
Ben Fortson Pkwy, Jekyll Island, GA
US Hwy 84 W, Blackshear, GA
Screven Ave, Waycross, GA
S. 2nd St, Folkston, GA
University of North Florida Osprey Miracle Dance Marathon Main Event
End of year celebration for the University of North Florida Osprey Miracle Dance Marathon Club. Help Osprey Miracle raise funds to support local kids by participating in their silent auction! https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/bid/3547
Festival of Lights 5K
The 28th Annual Festival of Lights 5K is a unique fundraising event that benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Jacksonville. The streets of beautiful San Marco will be illuminated as thousands of runners, walkers and strollers take off during this nighttime, winter race. The evening includes a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race for families and individuals all of ages and abilities. All proceeds from this event benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program which supports UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Register today to help change kid’s health so we can change the future.
Ace Hardware Holiday Round Up
Round up at Ace Hardware this holiday season! Your donation benefits Wolfson Children’s Hospital and UF Health Jacksonville unlocking a world of possibilities. It ensures children can lead healthy, fulfilling lives while also fostering the builders and creators of tomorrow.
During this season, we reflect on the time that has passed and the positive change we can offer to those around us in the coming year. Children’s hospitals bring joy and spread holiday hope for kids – and you can too! Round up at participating Ace Hardware locations this holiday season to support your local children’s hospital so they can continue to create a strong foundation for future generations.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Valvoline Instant Oil Change is in the business of taking care of people which is why they partnered with CMN Hospitals back in 2009. Since the inception of our partnership, Valvoline Instant Oil Change has steadily increased its support of CMN Hospitals, most recently allowing us access to recruit franchise participation as well as welcoming participation from their Canadian service centers. Their life time fundraising is over $4.5M and for the first time in partnership history, they surpassed $1M in annual fundraising for children's hospitals in 2022.
Summer Classics Campaign
Throughout the month of October shop with our partner Summer Classics and donate at the register or online to support UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Also, with a donation of $150 or more, you will receive a coupon for 50% off a regular price item. This luxury furniture manufacturer located at 1104 W Adams Street in Downtown Jacksonville, has partnered with CMN since 2020 to help change the health of local kids!
IHOP Fall Icon Campaign
Join our IHOP partners for their 2023 Fall Icon Campaign from October 1-31. IHOP locations will sell balloon icons for $1 or more throughout their campaign. All the money raised by IHOP for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals go to local hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services. When we positively change the health of even one child, we create a ripple effect felt by our communities for years to come.
Thanks to you and IHOP locations in the greater Jacksonville area for helping change kids’ health and change the future at UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
2023 Extra Life Tabletop Appreciation Weekend
Join us for Extra Life Tabletop Appreciation Weekend on August 19-20!