Run To Fundraise For Children's Mercy In 2024.
About the Partnership & Fundraiser
The Hospital Hill Run has raised nearly $50,000 for Children’s mercy since 2021
Founded in 1897, Children’s Mercy is a leading independent children’s health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, educating caregivers and breakthrough innovation to create a world of well-being for all children. With not-for-profit hospitals in Missouri and Kansas, and numerous specialty clinics in both states, Children’s Mercy provides the highest level of care for children from birth through the age of 21.
Leading into our 50th Anniversary of the Hospital Hill Run in June, we’re excited to provide individual team and fundraising options for all runners. Runners can fundraise to earn prizes and create and join teams while participating in our Half Marathon, 10k or 5k.
A portion of every Hospital Hill Run race entry, along with 100% of funds raised through the Hospital Hill Run fundraiser, will go directly to the ‘I Love Children’s Mercy Fund.’ The fund provides advanced medical treatments, compassionate care, and fuels world-class research.
"As two long-standing fixtures, we are thrilled to partner with Children's Mercy, who makes such an incredible impact for children within our community and stands with us in our focus on health and wellness."
Lisa Drake - Race Director
How to Start
SIGNUP
Sign up and select “Become a Fundraiser” to set up a new fundraising campaign.
CUSTOMIZE FUNDRAISING PAGE
Customize your fundraising page and leverage your free fundraising tools provided within your account upon sign up.
PROMOTE YOUR PAGE
Promote your custom fundraising page to friends, family, and co-workers!
CHILDREN’S MERCY STORIES
Meet Ashlynn.
Ashlynn, 14, loves to run, play the saxophone, and can’t wait to get her driver’s permit… She also happens to have Spastic Diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy that makes muscle movement stiff or uncoordinated, but that hasn’t stopped her from running!
Dr. Matthew McLaughlin, her Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist, once asked her to run a race together, and they’ve been teaming up for local 5ks since, including the Hospital Hill Run three times.
Support patients like Ashlynn by registering today and fundraising for Children’s Mercy in 2024!
Meet Creed.
Creed’s parents knew there was a health issue at their 20-week ultrasound appointment. It was the day they named him Creed, meaning to “believe or have faith.” Creed’s bladder was enlarged, causing his body to shut down, and he was only given a 14% chance of life. He was delivered at Children’s Mercy in 2019 and spent nearly three months in the NICU. He had a complex case and has received care from over 15 specialists at Children’s Mercy and most recently received a kidney transplant in 2021. This was a turning point in his care, and today, Creed is a vibrant, happy toddler who is beating all odds thanks to the generosity of people like you.
Read these inspiring LOVE WILL stories.
Your support helps kids in need.
FUNDRAISING FAQ
Who can participate in the Fundraiser?
All race participants have an opportunity to fundraise. You can choose to join a fundraising team OR you can fundraise individually.
Does the money raised go directly to the charity?
Yes, all funds raised through the Hospital Hill Run fundraiser will go directly to the ‘I Love Children’s Mercy Fund.’
How do I start fundraising?
During the registration process, complete the below steps:
Select “Become a Fundraiser” to to set up a new fundraiser.
Enter your fundraising page information.
Select whether you’re a part of a team, or if your fundraising alone.
Complete your registration.
Once you complete your registration, you’ll receive an email with a link to your custom fundraising page.
You can log in to your RunSignup account here to customize your fundraising page, add a fundraising goal, and more.
*If you have already registered and want to start fundraising, you will need to log in to your RunSignUp account and edit your registration. From there, you will be able to select “become a fundraiser.”