You can help us help kids when shopping or dining out! A portion of the proceeds, or your additional gift, will benefit Children’s at the following local and national partners.
Featured partners
Chain of Hearts: February 1-28
During the season of love, credit union members and local businesses are encouraged to purchase paper links and hearts that are connected and hung in lobbies to help illustrate the "people helping people" philosophy of credit unions.
The following credit unions will have their branches decorated with heart icons and paper chains to bring awareness and benefit Children’s through the Credit Union 4 Kids (CU4Kids) “Chain of Hearts” campaign: Avestar, Badger Globe, Compassionate Care, Glacier Hills, Kohler, Landmark (through February 22), Meadowland, N.E.W, Oshkosh Community, Prime Financial, Sheboygan Area, Shoreline Hometown
Can’t make it into a credit union? Give online!
Ride of a Life Time: March 8
Join Life Time in Brookfield, Wis., for their annual Ride of a Life Time cycle event! Cyclers will fundraise for Children’s Wisconsin leading up to the event, helping raise funds to benefit the kids and families we serve. A social and auction will follow the cycling event at 9:00 a.m. You don’t have to be a member to register, fundraise or donate! Register to ride and donate online here.
Heart Month Promotions
Luna Cafe: February 4
Come support the kids and families of Wisconsin by visiting a Luna Cafe location or shopping online on Tuesday, February 4! 5% of sales on this day will benefit the Children’s Wisconsin Herma Heart Institute. Luna Coffee Roasters gives back through its Fancy Heart Blend coffee year-round in partnership with the Arndts, a grateful family that continues supporting the place that saved their son Sullivan’s life. You can learn more on the Grow Sully Grow Facebook page.
Pints with Purpose: February 12
Zambaldi Beer is teaming up with the Arndt family to help raise funds and awareness for Congenital Heart Defects! From 3-9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, $1 from every pint, flight, to-go growler or six-pack sold will be donated to the Sullivan Arndt Fancy Heart Fund, benefiting the Children’s Wisconsin Herma Heart Institute. FInd more about the event here.
Be All Heart x Old Fashioned Golf apparel: through February 16
Old Fashioned Golf is joining in on Heart Month with an exclusive line of assorted apparel! Order now through February 16, and Old Fashioned Golf will give a portion of proceeds back to the Children’s Wisconsin Herma Heart Institute through the Sullivan Arndt Fancy Heart Fund.
Game on, give back
Wisconsin Esports 2025 Summit: March 3
The Wisconsin Esports 2025 Summit returns to the UW-Panther Arena next month. Esports enthusiasts have the opportunity to participate in education, networking and gaming – including learning about our Extra Life program through Children’s Miracle Network. Register now and stop by our booth to hear more about our new partnership with the Milwaukee Esports Alliance.
Gary Con: March 20-March 23
For the third year in a row, Children’s Wisconsin is the charity of choice for the Gary Con and Gaxx Worx live auction on Saturday, March 22, from 3-6 p.m. 100% of proceeds from this amazing Dungeons & Dragons-focused auction will be given back to help the kids and families of Wisconsin! If the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying game is your game of choice, purchase your badge and make a side quest to the Exhibit Hall to visit the Children’s Wisconsin booth to learn more about Extra Life and how Gary Con is supporting whole child health at Children’s.
Other year-round promotions
Get an MVP Carwash every Tuesday for just $12 ($25 value) at Club Car Wash. For every carwash sold, $1 will be given back to Children’s. Enjoy a clean car and help the kids and families of Wisconsin. Five new Club Car Wash locations have been added within the last year!
Customize your plates for a cause
Show your support for Children's every time you drive! Visit the Wisconsin DOT website to learn more and get your customized plates.
Donate a vehicle to help kids
Have an unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, SUV or other vehicle? Our partner, Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS), will accept your vehicle! This free, completely turnkey service allows for Children's to receive a sizeable donation for each vehicle donated. Visit the CARS website to learn more and get started.
Panda Express round up at the register
When you eat at Panda Express, round-up at the register or place change into a donation box to support Children’s Wisconsin Child Advocacy Centers.
Gaming for good with Extra Life
Extra Life is a year-round program that raises funds and awareness for Children's through the love of gaming. Whether you play board games, card games or video games, you can sign up for Extra Life and join a passionate community of gamers for good.
GameStop round up campaign
GameStop is continuing to stand firm with children's health and asking you to round up your change to support Children's Wisconsin.
WaterStone Bank checking accounts for kids
Every time a child opens a Blue's Jr. Bankers Kids Club savings account, WaterStone Bank will make a $10 donation to Children's.
Fancy Heart Blend Coffee for healthy hearts
A portion of all sales from every 12oz. Bag of Fancy Heart blend coffee from Luna Coffee Roasters helps kids at the Children's Wisconsin Herma Heart Institute. Shop online or stop into one of these participating locations.
Doering&Co. Real Estate gives back
When you choose Doering&Co. Real Estate, they'll donate a percentage of the commission from every sale to Children's. Agents service Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha and more. Since 2019, Doering & Co. has donated nearly $4,000 to Children’s Wisconsin as well as volunteered their time to support signature fundraising events hosted at our Milwaukee hospital.
Car washes for a cause
Every Tuesday you can visit Diamond Glow Car Wash in Neenah for a $10 Tuesday Car Wash, with $1 from every purchase supporting Children’s in northeast Wisconsin.
Dairy Queen's round up campaign
Now through the end of the year, at select Dairy Queens, round up at the register to help kids!
Ingrid Swittel of First Weber Realtors
When you choose Ingrid Swittel of First Weber Realtors, she’ll make a donation to Children’s mental and behavioral health initiatives after every closing. Ingrid serves the greater Milwaukee area.
Looking for more ways to support our mission? Learn how you can provide comfort to kids in the hospital.