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Donna Miller has dedicated over 500 hours to Give Kids the World, providing free vacations to critically ill children in her late grandson's memory. Her work helps thousands of families escape hospital routines and just be kids again.
After a $48 million redevelopment, New Zealand's only pediatric intensive care unit can now care for significantly more critically ill children. The expansion ends years of operating at capacity and delaying surgeries for the country's sickest kids.
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
Shoppers at The Entertainer toy stores have donated £4 million to four children's hospitals simply by rounding up their purchases to the nearest pound. The 15-year partnership shows how spare change can transform lives for seriously ill children across the UK.
First Lady Melania Trump announced that eight more Ukrainian children have returned home to their families, marking the third successful reunification she's helped coordinate between Russia and Ukraine. Since October, 23 displaced children have been reunited with loved ones through her diplomatic efforts.
Thousands of motorcyclists will ride through Germany's Muensterland region on June 7, 2026, to raise money for seriously ill children. The charity event includes 40 sidecars specially arranged to give hospice siblings a joyful day out.
South Korean actor Han Ji-min donated 50 million won (approximately $37,000) to help children facing hunger and poverty worldwide. She's been showing up for street fundraisers every Children's Day since 2007.
Blockchain company Ripple partnered with GOSH Charity to transform cryptocurrency into life-saving funds for seriously ill children at a world-renowned hospital. The new system lets global donors support pediatric care without expensive international banking fees.
Great Ormond Street Hospital just became the first major children's charity to accept cryptocurrency, unlocking a new way for global donors to help seriously ill kids. The groundbreaking £60,000 donation from Ripple is already inspiring other crypto philanthropists to give.
Son Ho-jun, a popular Korean actor, donated 10 million won (roughly $7,500) to support families with seriously ill children through McDonald's annual charity walk. The donation will help build Korea's first Ronald McDonald House in the Seoul area.
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Archaeologists in east London discovered a trove of 500-year-old children's artifacts, including a reusable slate still covered in Victorian-era scribbles and colorful marbles lost during playtime. The finds offer a rare window into the lives of impoverished children who attended a free school established in 1536.
More than 550 critically ill children across Washington and Alaska are waiting for their wishes to be granted, but Make-A-Wish needs more volunteers to make the magic happen. Two longtime volunteers share why helping grant these life-changing wishes creates connections that inspire everyone involved.
Three sisters turned their love of childhood reading into a foundation that's teaching 8,000 children across India that books mean joy, not pressure. In classrooms that once had no libraries, children now beg for story time.
A major study tracked nearly half a million children and found refugee and immigrant kids visit emergency rooms far less for minor illnesses than Ontario-born children. The research challenges assumptions about newcomers and healthcare access.
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across children's hospitals, disability foundations, and local Florida charities. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in his hometown.
A global agricultural company is launching a charity foundation with $2 million to transform educational opportunities for underprivileged children across Africa. The foundation will improve schools, train teachers, and fund its mission through a percentage of every future transaction.
Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington can now offer a groundbreaking one-time gene therapy that could give children with sickle cell disease a chance at a transformed life. The FDA-approved treatment addresses the root genetic cause of the disease that affects 100,000 Americans and shortens life expectancy by more than 20 years.
A Tennessee children's hospital has been renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after decades of her support for kids' health and education. The country icon has given millions to help children, from free books to vaccine research.
Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.
Shirley Horn, taken from her family at age five, worked with an Anishinaabe author to create a children's book blending truth and hope. The illustrated story preserves history while showing the resilience of children who survived Canada's residential school system.
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