Join or Host an Event

Events have the power to energize and inspire. Whether you attend a Children's hosted event or you plan an event of your own, take action and help those who need it most.

Signature Events

Children Helping Children Tennis Tournament

Is your little champion tennis player passionate about helping others? Is teaching them the importance of philanthropy, while still encouraging their competitive nature, important to you? If so, the Children Helping Children Junior Singles Tennis Tournament, held in the fall of each year in Plano, Texas, will allow them to build their own fundraising Web page, compete in a USTA sanctioned tournament and earn quality prizes—all while raising money for pediatric cancer research and treatment at Children's. Read More

Red Balloon Run & Relay

Join us for the second annual Red Balloon Run & Relay on Saturday, October 22, at Children's Medical Center at Legacy! This is a great opportunity to get your friends and family involved in the important mission of Children's. Choose to participate in the 20K Relay with 2-4 team members, the 5K Fun Run and Walk or the 1K Kids Fun Run. Read More

Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade Presented by Capital One Bank

Kick-off the holiday season with one of the nation's best children's parades. Enjoy giant inflatable balloons, marching bands, equestrian teams, dance troops, colorful floats and the season's first appearance of Saint Nick himself at the 24th annual parade, December 3, 2011. Read More

Host an Event

In 2010, more than 85 individuals and community groups hosted events that benefited Children's. These events raise nearly $1,000,000 each year to support medical advancements, program enhancements and facility expansions. For more information on how you can host a fundraising event to benefit Children’s, contact Kyra Barnett at 214-456-8384 or review our Special Events Guidelines (PDF) and complete the online application.

Events Calendar

View the complete calendar of events benefiting Children's Medical Center.