Vermont Business Magazine The annual “Big Change Roundup for Kids” to support The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital raised a total of $200,650.22 this year. The annual three-month long coin collecting campaign is the largest annual fundraiser for the hospital, and is a joint project of the UVM Children’s Hospital and 98.9 WOKO-FM.
Local businesses and volunteers from throughout the region raised funds to help pay for medical equipment; Child Life activities that educate, entertain and improve the health care experience for pediatric patients; and many more initiatives that support high-quality, child-friendly, family centered care.
Key sponsors this year include New England Federal Credit Union and Med Associates, Inc. Other top supporters included Maplefields, Polar Bear Plunge posse and Ticonderoga Walmart. In addition, Clark’s Truck Center served as a drive-through collection host in Plattsburgh and the University Mall hosted a drive-through collection in South Burlington.
During this pandemic year, many of the usual in-person fundraising activities were creatively reimagined as virtual and/or contactless events. This year’s result was inspiring for those who raised the change as well as for those who will benefit from the remarkable amount of dollars and cents donated.
“We are so grateful for the outpouring of participation and support during this very challenging year,” said Chief of Pediatrics Lewis First, MD. “Every dime, quarter and dollar raised will make a difference for the thousands of children and families in our region served each and every day by our UVM Children’s Hospital. Thank you to all who contributed.”
About The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital provides high-quality, child-friendly care with a patient and family-centered approach that improves the health of children throughout Vermont and northern New York. Our mission, in partnership with the UVM Larner College of Medicine, extends beyond our hospital walls into the communities we serve to provide innovative services, treatments and procedures to the youngest and often most vulnerable patients. The UVM Children’s Hospital is fully accredited by the Children’s Hospital Association. For more information please visit www.uvmhealth.org/childrens
Source: BURLINGTON, Vt. – UVMMC 4.5.2021