Ways You Can Help – Special Events

Fundraising Events

Wishing Well Coin Collection Program
This event is held year round, but most commonly during the September-June school year.
Local schools and organizations combine efforts to raise funds through varied coin collection programs in this community-wide fundraising program coordinated by the Senior Board of Children’s Hospital. Click here for more information on the Wishing Well Program.

Annual Children’s Hospital Bowl-A-Thon
February 20, 2010
Put on your bowling shoes! Form a team of five bowlers, select a team captain and collect pledges to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation. Trophies are awarded for the highest average and there are terrific giveaways throughout the day.

11th Annual Virginia Dance Festival
February 27, 2010
Each year dancers from throughout the state unite on stage for the Virginia Dance Festival, “Dancing to Help Children,” a showcase of dance styles and talent that is a special benefit for Children’s Hospital Foundation. Performances include lyrical dance, hip hop, ballet and jazz to name a few. Jessica Morgan of Jessica Morgan School of Dance founded this event and it continues under her direction.  For additional information about the event, becoming a sponsor or donating items, please call Jessica Morgan, at (804) 739-7600.

Children Fore Children
May 15, 2010
Children Fore Children, a youth golf tournament to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation, is held at The First Tee in Chesterfield, VA each spring. Golfers between the ages of 8-17 are eligible to enter. This event is hosted by the hospital’s Senior Board. To learn more about this year’s event, click here.

American Family Fitness Celebrity-Am Charity Golf Tournament
June 24, 2010
American Family Fitness hosts a charity golf tournament each summer at Hunting Hawk Golf Course. This tournament has raised over $12,000 to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation. To learn more about this year’s event, click here to visit their website.

Annual American Family Fitness 5K Walk & 10K Run
October 9, 2010
Each fall American Family Fitness hosts a day of healthy fun to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation. A 5K Walk and 10K Run start and finish at the hospital and a Kids Run takes place on and around hospital grounds. This is a great event for individual participants as well as corporate or group teams. Be sure to check back as registration information will be coming shortly.

Dong’s Annual Karate Tournament
November 2010
Grand Master Seung Dong hosts an anniversary tournament that is a benefit for Children’s Hospital Foundation. Grand Master Dong is a ninth degree black belt (the highest martial arts degree) and a world re-nowned martial arts instructor. The event features representatives from Dong’s Virginia and North Carolina schools competing in Tae Kwon Do and Pro Ta Kwon Do categories—forms, free sparring and breaking—as well as martial arts and black belt demonstrations. Tournament participants raise funds through event ticket sales. Additional information for this event will be available later in the year. 

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