39 Years, $39 Million: Walmart and Sam's Club Continue Longstanding Support of Children's Miracle Network

Dedicated associates, customers and members unite to celebrate campaign success, funding critical children's hospital needs to make big change for all kids

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Children's Miracle Network celebrates 39 years of partnership with Walmart and Sam's Club, we're proud to share a fitting milestone: more than $39 million raised through this year's fundraising campaign. The funds will support children's hospitals across local communities, helping expand access to specialized care, equipment, research and family support services.

The annual campaign that ran from June 8 through July 5, engaged Walmart stores, Sam's Club locations, supply chain facilities and digital channels across the country. Customers and members gave at checkout in-stores, clubs and online, while associates hosted creative fundraising events in their local communities. Together, these efforts underscore the powerful impact communities can achieve through a unified purpose.

Throughout the four-week campaign, associates shared personal stories about the care their families received at local Children's Miracle Network hospitals. Those experiences helped turn everyday checkout conversations into meaningful opportunities for customers and members to give back to children in their own communities.

"Because of these passionate associates, customers and members, we're moving forward to make big change for all kids," said Kristen Schavemaker, Chief Partnerships Officer at Children's Miracle Network. "Every children's hospital knows the unique needs of the families it serves, ensuring funds make the greatest impact in each local community. This incredible achievement empowers local care teams to act quickly, improve health outcomes and bring hope right back home where it is needed most."

Donations collected during this campaign support a range of needs across children's healthcare, from advanced trauma equipment and pediatric research to essential child life services and direct family support resources. Because the funds raised across Walmart and Sam's Club facilities benefit that community's local children's hospital, customers and members can feel confident knowing their generosity is helping make a difference close to home.

Preliminary results indicate that retail facilities accounted for the majority of the $39 million raised, with $1 million of that total coming from customer donations through Walmart.com and the Walmart app.

Walmart and Sam's Club's 39-year partnership with Children's Miracle Network helps to strengthen children's healthcare in local communities. This year's campaign continues that longstanding commitment by raising funds that enable children and their families to receive the best possible care.

About Children's Miracle Network:

For more than 40 years, Children's Miracle Network® has been a symbol of hope, elevating possibilities for every child in need of care. As the leading charity impacting children's healthcare, we unite people, partners and programs to raise urgently needed funds for children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.

Wherever you see our iconic balloon, you'll find donors, corporate partners and fundraising programs joining forces to help hospitals meet their most critical needs—from life-changing care and advanced equipment to innovative research and family support. Every dollar raised benefits the local children's hospital, bringing brighter futures within reach for all kids.

Learn more at cmn.org.

About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: 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 280 million customers and members visit more than 10,900 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2026 revenue of $713 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®, a division of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ: WMT), one of the world's leading retailers, is a membership retail club offering superior products, savings and services to millions of members in more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Now in its 43rd year, Sam's Club continues to redefine club membership shopping with its highly curated assortment of high-quality fresh food and Member's Mark® items, in addition to market leading technologies and services like Scan & Go™️, Curbside Pickup and home delivery service in select markets. To learn more about Sam's Club, visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com and interact with Sam's Club on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.

Media Contact:
Christina Vitale
Communications Manager
Children's Miracle Network 
O: 801-214-7400
[email protected]
CMN.org

SOURCE Children's Miracle Network