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Celebrating Hope. Supporting Kids. Changing Lives.

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s signature events offer meaningful ways to come together for a powerful purpose: helping children get the care they deserve. Whether you join us on the golf course, at a gala, or at a community celebration, your involvement helps create healthier futures for our youngest patients.

Explore Our Signature Events

Each event supports the children and families who rely on WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s for specialized care close to home.

Children’s Gala

Our largest signature event of the year, the Children’s Gala unites supporters from across West Virginia and the region to benefit critical pediatric programs, services, and care.


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Spring Soirée

A festive cocktail-style celebration benefiting children and families in the Eastern Panhandle. The Spring Soirée is a meaningful way to support local care close to home.


Mediathon

Held in conjunction with WVU Day of Giving, the Mediathon airs on Nexstar stations and highlights the incredible work happening at Children’s. Viewers meet staff and patients, learn how we serve our communities, and see how donations make a lasting impact.

Children’s Golf Open

Hosted at the beautiful Nemacolin Resort, the Children’s Golf Open combines world-class golf with an important mission — supporting lifesaving care for kids at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.


Play Yellow Golf Event

Part of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Play Yellow program, this event at Oglebay Resort benefits children and families in the Ohio Valley region while uniting golfers around a powerful cause.


Community Toy Drive

The holiday season is a special time for giving. Our annual Community Toy Drive provides an easy one-day drop-off opportunity for donations that bring comfort and joy to pediatric patients throughout the year.

Holiday Lights & Good Nights

This annual internal holiday celebration spreads cheer to children and families in the hospital, creating moments of joy during the season and brightening hospital stays.

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