Shop and Give

Children are a precious gift. They deserve the chance to live healthy, happy lives. Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital offers healing and hope to children and families here in central New York. Our mission is to provide world-class health care to the 450,000 families in our region. Our excellence in clinical care, community outreach, research and education makes it possible for us to provide the highest level of quality health care for all of our children.

Your gift is vital! Our goal is to have the best children's hospital in the country. Whether it's deliverying state-of-the-art medical treatment, providing a child- and family-friendly atmosphere, translating research into patient success or training the next generation of medical professionals, your contribution will make a difference!

Every gift is important. Our children deserve the best and your gift can make it happen.

Retail partner spotlight

Carrols Corporation and its BURGER KING® restaurants have been longtime partners of the Upstate Foundation in support of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, and is one of our first partners to join our prestigious Million Dollar Society (with over $1 million in donations). Carrols runs two campaigns annually – the popular Valentine coupon campaign in January and February, and the Children’s Miracle Network balloon campaign during the summer. The Upstate Foundation is deeply appreciative of Carrols for its ongoing dedication and support.

 

2023 retail partner campaigns

Round Up for Kids  |  November 1 - January 10 |  February 22 - April 11
Shop at a local 7-Eleven and round up your purchase to the nearest dollar.
CMNH partner

 

Round Up for Kids  |  April 1-30  |  November 1 - December 31
Shop at a local Ace Hardware store and round up your purchase to the nearest dollar.

Ace Bucket Days  |  August 4-6
Visit a participating Ace Hardware location and receive a five-gallon “Miracle Bucket” for a $5 donation.
CMNH partner

 

Valentine coupons  |  January 6 - February 14
Visit a participating BURGER KING® restaurant in Binghamton, Syracuse or Watertown and receive $6 worth of BK coupons for $1. May be redeemed between Feburary 14 and March 31.

Balloon Campaign  |  May 26 - June 25
Make a donation at the register at your neighborhood BURGER KING®.
Million Dollar Club!

 

 
Balloon Campaign  |  May 5 - May 29 
Make a donation at the register at your neighborhood Circle K.
CMNH partner

 

Balloon Campaign  |  May 1-31
Make a donation at the register at your neighborhood Costco.
CMNH partner

 

Balloon Campaign  | June 1 - July 27
Make a donation at the register at your neighborhood Dairy Queen.

Miracle Treat Day  |  July 27
Order any Blizzard at participating DQ restaurants and $1 will be donated.
CMNH partner

 

Round Up for Kids  |  All year
Shop at your local GameStop and round up your purchase to the nearest dollar.
CMNH partner

 

Coin Canisters  |  February 1 - October 31
Donate your change at the register.

Register Campaign  |  August 1 - September 30
Make a donation at the register at your neighborhood JOANN.
CMNH partner

 

Balloon Campaign  |  March 26 - May 13
Donate $1, $3 or $5 at checkout and/or participate in in-store fundraising opportunities and activities with the store teams!
CMNH partner

 

Balloon Campaign  |  August 26 - September 30
Make a donation at the register at your neighborhood Love’s Travel Stops.

National Coffee Day  |  September 29

Round Up for Kids  |  All year long
Round up your change at the register when you check out at any Love's Travel Stops.
CMNH partner

 

Round Up for Kids  |  June 1 - July 4
Round up your change at the register when you check out at any Mirabito Convenience Store.

 

Balloon Campaign  |  June 11 - July 8
Make a donation at the register at your area Ollie's Bargain Outlet.
CMNH partner

 

Miracle Home Program  |  All year long
RE/MAX agents can make a donation through the use of Honor Cards from the sale of a home.
CMNH partner

 

Balloon Campaign  |  Dates TBA
Make a donation at the register at your neighborhood Rite Aid.
CMNH partner

 

Change for Kids  |  All year long
Donate your change or more at any local Speedway location.
CMNH partner

 

Spirit of Children Campaign  |  September 1 - October 31
10% of every Spirit of Children coupon used is donated.

 

Balloon Campaign  |  June 18 - July 1
Make a donation at the register at your neighborhood Tops.

Gas & Groceries Campaign |  Dates TBA
Customers can purchase a $1 ticket to have the chance to win a year of free gas and groceries from Tops!
CMNH partner

 

Balloon Campaign  |  November 1-30
Make a donation at the register at your area Valvoline Instant Oil Change.
CMNH partner

 

Balloon Campaign  |  June 12 - July 14
Make a donation at the register at your area Walmart.
CMNH partner
Million Dollar Club!

 

Round Up for Kids  |  Dates to be determined
Shop at your local Weis Markets and round up your purchase to the nearest dollar.