Children's Miracle Network Hospitals launch fundraising campaigns

OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) -- On Friday, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals launched the group's "May is for Miracles" fundraising including the "Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are" campaign that includes 'American Idol' judge and pop superstar Jennifer Lopez as spokesperson.

People who wish to participate can order a free Miracle Band and help raise awareness for local children's hospitals or order a special t-shirt to support local CMN hospitals. 

Additional "May is for Miracles" fundraising efforts include:

  • Donate $1 or more to your local CMN Hospital at Walmart registers May 4 – June 14 
  • Buy a Miracle Balloon at Costco registers now thru May 31 
  • Buy a Miracle Balloon at Carmike Cinemas box offices May 1 – 31 
  • Share the "May is for Miracles" video and Chico's FAS, Inc. will donate $1, up to $50,000. 
  • Mother's Day gift ideas that also benefit CMN Hospitals

There are also Mother's Day gift ideas that will help the CMN cause.