All Partner Rally 2025!
On Thursday, April 3rd, we had the privilege of welcoming our incredible corporate partners to Iowa City for the annual Children’s Miracle Network All Partner Rally. This year’s event saw record-breaking attendance, with over 315 participants, including partners, speakers, and CMN Champion Families. It was a fantastic day to reflect on an extraordinary year of fundraising in 2024 and to kick off what promises to be an exceptional 2025!
The All Partner Rally serves as a platform for CMN staff to express gratitude to our corporate partners for their impactful fundraising efforts, recognize those who have gone above and beyond, and share inspiring stories and updates made possible by their contributions.
In 2024, our corporate partners raised an incredible $2 million for the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Through initiatives like customer round-up campaigns, pin-up sales, Miracle Treat Days, and a variety of other events, their generosity has been instrumental in advancing our mission.
Throughout the event, there were awards given to honor the work of our partners. Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners:
Walmart/Sam’s Club Award Winners:
- Associate of the Year – Dwayne Jones, West Burlington, IA
- Locations of the Year – #2827 Coralville, IA
Top 5 Fundraising Locations:
- Love’s Travel Stop #476 Davenport, IA – $35,851.
- Costco #1630 Ankeny, IA – $40,952
- Costco #1111 Coralville, IA – $41,770
- Costco #788 West Des Moines, IA – $60,672
- Costco #1325 Davenport, IA – $79,485
TOP 3 Fundraising Partners
- Costco Wholesale – $225,194
- Ace Hardware – $257,995
- Walmart/Sam’s Club – $890,323
Starfish Award Winners:
- Brain and Courtlin – KHAK 98.1
- Kendyl Driscoll – CMN Champion
- Costco #1325 Davenport, IA
The event’s highlights included an inspiring opening speech by Jim Leste, Chief Administrative Officer of UIHC Stead Family Children’s Hospital, an engaging and informative presentation from the Center for Procedural Skills and Simulation, and the profoundly moving story of Jackson Gipe, beautifully shared by his wonderful mom, Anna Ertz. Naturally, the showstopper was the unforgettable introduction and entrance of our five Champions!
Thank you to all those who made the trip to Iowa City to attend this year’s event & kick off our 2025 fundraising campaigns!
