Walmart and Sam's Club's Children's Miracle Network Campaign Concludes, Raising Over $43 Million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

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Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Sam's Club have successfully concluded their annual Children's Miracle Network (CMN) campaign, raising over $43 million for children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. The four-week initiative, running from June 9 to July 6, 2025, marks the 38th year of partnership between Walmart and CMN Hospitals.

The campaign engaged customers, members, and associates nationwide, with funds directly supporting local children's hospitals to provide essential care, life-changing treatments, research, and comprehensive support programs. The initiative demonstrates Walmart's continued commitment to community healthcare and pediatric care advancement.

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• Successful fundraising of over $43 million for children's hospitals
• Strong demonstration of corporate social responsibility and community engagement
• 38-year partnership history showing long-term commitment to healthcare causes

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Campaign Raises Critical Funds to Benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart and Sam′s Club concluded their annual Children's Miracle Network campaign, held from June 9 to July 6. During this four−week initiative, customers, members, and associates rallied nationwide, raising more than $43 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). These vital funds directly support local children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, providing essential care to millions of children in their communities.

For 38 years, the enduring partnership between Walmart, Sam's Club, and CMN Hospitals has consistently championed children's well-being. This commitment continues to drive significant support for pediatric care, reinforcing Sam Walton's founding belief that "the associates will amaze you."

"We are incredibly proud of the dedication shown by our associates, customers, and members during this year's Children's Miracle Network.' campaign," said Julie Gehrki, SVP, President, Walmart Foundation. "Their generosity embodies the spirit of our company and our commitment to the communities we serve. It's meaningful to see how their efforts translate into direct support for children and families right in their local communities, proving that together, we can truly spark good and change kids' health for generations to come."

This year's campaign resonated deeply with communities, powered by the incredible passion of Walmart and Sam's Club associates, customers and members. Their personal commitment to the cause is beautifully captured in a special video, highlighting why every dollar truly matters. As one associate shared, "it wasn't just a job working for Walmart, it felt like you were giving back."

From experiences supporting children like their own with complex medical needs to witnessing the collective power of small donations adding up, these associates embody the spirit of their "community store." They remind us that even "a dollar goes a long way" and that the real impact isn't just in money, but in the difference made for countless children. We invite you to watch this powerful video to see and hear the impact of your generosity:

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Their stories underscore how every dollar raised equips children's hospitals to provide life-changing treatments, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive support programs.

"The unwavering commitment of Walmart and Sam's Club associates, customers, and members profoundly inspires us each year," said Aimee J. Daily, Ph.D., President & CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "As you've seen in the video, their dedication isn't just about fundraising; it's a deep, personal connection to their communities and the children within them. This collective generosity empowers and equips our local member children's hospitals to confront health challenges. This gives every child the specialized, essential care they need, from life-saving treatments and cutting-edge technology to comprehensive family support, profoundly transforming children's healthcare and building healthier communities."

The funds collected during the campaign are critical, ensuring children's hospitals can meet urgent needs and provide access to care. Donations directly support local communities, creating a lasting positive impact.

Walmart and Sam's Club and CMN Hospitals extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who participated in the Children's Miracle Network campaign. Your contributions are helping to change kids' health and change the future for millions of children.

For more information about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, please visit CMNHospitals.org.

About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals:
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids' Health, Change the Future. We've raised over $9 billion for 170 children's hospitals by empowering and engaging with local communities and businesses – and we're not done yet. All donations benefit local member hospitals to fund what's needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids' and families' minds at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services.

Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and your local member children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.

About Walmart:
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: 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 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 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, the $86 billion division of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is a membership club that is pioneering the retail experience, providing exclusive access to value, convenience and modern omnichannel shopping options to millions of members in 600 clubs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. With over 40 years of innovating in the category, Sam's Club continues to redefine club membership shopping with its curated assortment of quality fresh food and Member's Mark® items, in addition to market leading technologies and services like Scan & Go T™, curbside pickup and home delivery. Visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com or connect with Sam's Club on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.

Media Contact:
Christina Vitale 
Communications Manager 
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals 
O: 801-214-7400 
cvitale@cmnhospitals.org  
CMNHospitals.org

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FAQ

How much did Walmart and Sam's Club raise in their 2025 Children's Miracle Network campaign?

Walmart and Sam's Club raised over $43 million during their four-week campaign from June 9 to July 6, 2025.

How long has Walmart been partnering with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals?

Walmart and Sam's Club have maintained a 38-year partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

What will the funds raised by Walmart (WMT) be used for?

The funds will support local children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, providing essential care, life-saving treatments, research, and comprehensive family support programs.

When did Walmart's 2025 Children's Miracle Network campaign take place?

The campaign ran for four weeks from June 9 to July 6, 2025.