Q: What is Stand For The Kids?
A: Stand For The Kids is a one-day fundraising event, bringing the nation together to stand in solidarity for sick and injured children, and to support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals that serve our communities. These hospitals provide critical care and medical support, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
On one day, we will all stand together - in class, in the office, in the streets - to raise awareness of the vital importance of kid’s health and children’s hospitals, and to promote our belief that all children, no matter their injury or illness, deserve the hope and healing of a local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Q: When is the event taking place?
A: The 2013 Stand For the Kids will take place on different days depending on the city. Contact us at [email protected] to find out when Stand is in your market. Stand For the Kids 2014 will be announced soon, and will be the same date across the country. Stay tuned!
Q: How does Children’ Miracle Network Hospitals help save kids’ lives?
A: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals across North America, which use the money where it is needed the most. When a donation is given, it stays in the community where it was raised, helping local kids. These donations support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of the mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible!
Q: How can I sign up to participate and what is involved?
A: It’s easy to make a difference! All you have to do is register online at StandForTheKids.org. You’ll receive an email with a link to your personal fundraising page, and some tips on how to get started raising funds to support your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. We ask you to stand 1 minute for every $1 you raise. Then, on the big day, we will all stand together for the kids! Sign up now!
Q: Why standing?
A: Standing is a symbolic gesture to honor the dedicated doctors, families, friends and supporters who spend countless hours and sleepless nights standing by a child in need. They don’t get to take a break, and neither will we.
Q: How long do I Stand?
A: We ask you to Stand one minute for every $1 raised. We recognize, however, that circumstances may prevent you from standing for the entire day or for long periods of time. We don’t want you to get fired, or risk injuring yourself. We just ask you to do your best for the kids.
Q: How can I become a fundraiser?
A: Every person who registers for Stand For the Kids automatically receives a link to a personal fundraising page, which you can customize. This fundraising page makes it easy to requests donations from family, friends and others with just a click of a button. You’ll also receive an email with some helpful tips on how to get started raising funds, for the kids!
Q: How can I make a donation to support a friend who is standing?
A: Click on the DONATE NOW button on the top of the page. You can donate to an individual partiipating in the event, or to the event itself.
Q: I work for a company interested in being an event sponsor. How can we help?
A: Great! We’d love to hear from you. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss available opportunities.
Q: Where can I find cool stuff to promote this event?
A: Check out the Resources tab above for a ton of downloadable content to help promote your participation and invite others to stand for the kids!
Q: I already stand at work, but I’d love to support the kids. It there something else I can do to participate?
A: Absolutely! Everyone can Stand For The Kids. However, when standing is not out of the ordinary, you might need to get creative in promoting your participation and inspiring others to support you. You can start by downloading the “I Stand for the Kids” sticker, which you can pass out to your supporters. Also consider taking the opportunities during the day when you might normally sit - breaks, lunch - and opt to stand instead. If you have a great idea about how to publicize your stand, we'd love to hear from you so we can share the idea with others! Email us at [email protected].
Q: I still have questions. Who can I ask?
A: Contact us via email at [email protected] and we will answer your question as soon as possible.