Walmart and Sam’s Club Spark Good. Change Kids’ Health.
Campaign Kicks Off to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 9, 2025) –Walmart and Sam’s Club are set to launch their annual “Spark Good. Change Kids’ Health.” campaign, inviting customers and members to donate at registers, online, and through the Walmart app from June 9 to July 6. This vital fundraising effort directly supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring local children’s hospitals have the resources needed to provide essential care.
For 38 years, Walmart and Sam’s Club have championed children’s health, a partnership founded on Sam Walton’s belief that “the associates will amaze you.” This enduring commitment continues to provide critical funds for millions of children every year, helping them receive necessary treatments and support right in their own communities.
“Every year, I am profoundly moved by the incredible dedication of Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers, and members to our mission,” said Aimee J. Daily, Ph.D., President & CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “Their generosity directly empowers our local member children’s hospitals to tackle today’s most complex health challenges, ensuring children receive the essential care they deserve, no matter what life brings their way. These funds provide everything from critical treatments and innovative equipment to vital programs that support families through their most challenging moments, ultimately transforming children’s healthcare for generations to come.”
This year’s campaign highlights inspiring stories, including that of Gian. At just three years old, Gian faced a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) diagnosis, a condition that progressively weakens muscles. Yet, with his family’s unwavering support, the specialized expertise of Gillette Children’s, and crucial funding from CMN Hospitals, Gian continues to overcome every challenge. Roberto, Gian’s father and a dedicated Walmart Market Manager, witnessed firsthand the exceptional care at Gillette Children’s. Thanks to CMN Hospitals’ critical funds, Gian receives vital treatments and therapies, empowering him to maintain his strength and independence with unwavering hospital support.
“At Walmart and Sam’s Club, our deep commitment to the communities we serve is reflected in our long-standing partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals,” said Julie Gehrki, President, Walmart Foundation. “This campaign gives our associates a chance to connect with a cause that directly touches their neighborhoods. When customers and members donate at our registers, they’re not just giving – they’re supporting their local CMN Hospital and helping children and families right in their community. Together, we can spark good and change kids’ health for generations to come.”
Donations collected during the campaign ensure that children’s hospitals can meet their most urgent needs, from specialized treatments and groundbreaking research to mental and behavioral health services. Every dollar raised benefits local member hospitals, creating ripple effects that positively impact communities for years to come.
Walmart and Sam’s Club encourage everyone to participate by donating at checkout in stores and clubs, or online at Walmart.com and through the Walmart app. Every contribution, big or small, helps change kids’ health and change the future for millions of children.
For more information about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, please visit CMNHospitals.org.
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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 Walmart:
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
About Sam’s Club:
Sam’s Club, the $86 billion division of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is a membership club that is pioneering the retail experience, providing exclusive access to value, convenience and modern omnichannel shopping options to millions of members in 600 clubs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. With over 40 years of innovating in the category, Sam’s Club continues to redefine club membership shopping with its curated assortment of quality fresh food and Member’s Mark® items, in addition to market leading technologies and services like Scan & Go™️, curbside pickup and home delivery. Visit the Sam’s Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com or connect with Sam’s Club on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.
Media Contact:
Christina Vitale
Communications Manager
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
O: 801-214-7400
cvitale@cmnhospitals.org
CMNHospitals.org