Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids Levels Up for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals 

Salon franchise launches fundraising drive through Extra Life to raise money for children’s healthcare across the U.S. & Canada 

Salt Lake City, UT (August 28, 2025) – Extra Life, a fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, is excited to announce a new partnership with Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, a national children’s hair salon franchise. With over 200 locations across the country and 50 more planned to open in the next year, Sharkey’s will be launching a nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit member children’s hospitals. 

The partnership is a natural fit, as a key feature of every Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids has dedicated gaming stations in their salon. This makes it an ideal platform for Extra Life, which unites thousands of gamers to play games and raise funds for local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 

“Welcoming Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids to the Extra Life community is a fantastic step forward for us,” said Jeff Montegut, Director, Extra Life of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “Their dedication to kids and communities makes them an invaluable partner. This partnership will bring much-needed support to our member children’s hospitals, helping us change kids’ health to change the future.” 

Sharkey’s is launching a Super Team fundraising campaign that will run now through November 8, culminating with the inaugural Extra Life: Unlocked event in Salt Lake City. As a key participant, Sharkey’s will be on-site continuing to rally support for children’s health. In addition to their fundraising efforts, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is providing a $25,000 sponsorship to support the event. 

“At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, we want to create a joyful experience for every child who walks through our doors,” shares Scott Sharkey, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids Co-Founder and CEO. “This partnership with Extra Life allows us to extend that commitment beyond our salons and into the communities we serve. We are proud to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and are eager to make a tangible difference in kids’ health right in our communities.” 

The funds raised by each salon will directly benefit their local children’s hospital through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, ensuring that support stays within the community. This initiative will bring vital funds and resources to children’s hospitals in more than 60 markets where Sharkey’s locations operate. 

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About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: 

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. We’ve raised over $9 billion for 170 children’s hospitals by empowering and engaging with local communities and businesses – and we’re not done yet. All donations benefit local member hospitals to fund what’s needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. 

Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local member children’s hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org. 

About Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids: 

At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, we know families want more than just a haircut—they want an experience. That’s why we deliver it all: a superior cut from warm, experienced stylists in a meticulously clean, fun-filled environment. 

Kids can choose to sit in exciting, themed chairs like a Dodge Police Cruiser, Barbie Jeep, Lightning McQueen Race Car, Fire Engine, and more—all while watching their favorite shows, cartoons, or Netflix. Older kids can head to the Tween Lounge to play Xbox on 40″ screens or simply relax with their favorite movies and shows. 

Our mission is simple: to make haircuts an exciting, memorable outing for kids ages 0–14. From the moment they walk in, children are treated to an experience designed just for them—fun, interactive, and worry-free—while parents enjoy the peace of mind that comes with quality service in a family-focused environment.