Costco is Helping Dayton Children’s Change Kids Health May1-31st

Local children’s hospitals are on the frontlines when protecting the health of future generations. But they can’t do it alone. Each dollar that Costco and it’s members raise through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) improves kids’ health, allowing them to grow to their full potential.

In May, you can help to change kids’ health for local children’s hospitals through CMN Hospitals during the annual Costco fundraising campaign. Shop online or in-warehouse at Costco in Centerville, donate to help kids like Avery. Avery has Down syndrome and was born 6 weeks premature on November 26, 2012. While her stay in a local hospital NICU was relatively short, the first year of her life would be a whirlwind. “There were a lot of ups and downs at first. However, every concern or questions I had, the Dayton Children’s team not only addressed it but they listened to us,” Rachel said. In fact, it was soon after that first visit, Rachel was asked to become part of Dayton Children’s Parent and Family Advisory Council, joining other families in sharing insight and feedback. At just 4 months old, Avery underwent heart surgery to repair the hole in her heart. The surgery – performed at another children’s hospital – was successful; however, Avery developed severe pulmonary hypertension and the medical team had difficulty regulating her heart rate and oxygen levels. Thanks to Costco and their support Avery is now living her best life with her family!

Thanks to donations through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Avery was able to work with the best cardiologist and the right equipment to get her back to her friends and family!

The Costco fundraising campaign runs through May 31st, where funds go to local children’s hospitals through CMN Hospitals to directly help kids Avery in our community. Last year, Costco employees and members donated more than $30,000 for kids treated at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Today, we are transforming a child’s future. Together, we see what the future can be and we’re working to make it a reality. One way you and Costco are helping is by donating at the register to fund the most urgent needs of local children’s hospitals.

Through donations collected during the annual campaign, hospitals can provide treatments and healing patients desperately need today so that they can fulfill their potential for tomorrow—ultimately having ripple effects that positively impact our communities for years to come.

With your help, we can change kids’ health to change the future.