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Celebrating February with Children’s Miracle Network at CoxHealth: Rebranding and New Ambassadors
February is a month that reminds us to celebrate love, connection, and the people that make our communities stronger. At Children’s Miracle Network at CoxHealth, this February is extra special as we embrace a fresh new look with our rebranding and welcome an inspiring group of 2026 ambassadors who will carry our mission forward.
A Fresh Look for an Ongoing Mission
As part of CMN at CoxHealth’s growth, we have refreshed our branding to better reflect its mission: bringing people together to raise money for children’s healthcare throughout the Ozarks. The updated brand represents clarity and bring attention to the urgent need to raise funds for children’s health.
The new visual identity is more than just a logo or color update; it’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to children’s health and the promise to continue making a difference for families across Southwest Missouri. It’s about showing that care, compassion, and community are at the heart of everything CMN does.
Welcoming the 2026 Ambassadors
February also brings the excitement of introducing our 2026 CMN at CoxHealth ambassadors! These young champions and children who have received our support now serve as voices for pediatric healthcare throughout the Ozarks.
Our 2026 ambassadors will inspire the community by sharing their stories of resilience, hope, and bravery. They will participate in campaigns, local events, and storytelling initiatives throughout the year, bringing a personal touch to the impact of CMN Hospitals and connecting families, donors, and supporters to the work happening right here at CoxHealth.
💌 A Valentine’s Celebration of Care
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the love and care that CMN Hospitals provides every day. Just as Valentine’s Day reminds us to show appreciation for those we care about, this month is a reminder of the love that drives our mission; love for children, families, and the communities that support them.
The rebranding and new ambassadors are a heartfelt way to honor that mission, shining a spotlight on the stories, successes, and ongoing journey of children who have been touched by our care. It’s a way to say: “We see you, we support you, and we’re here for you.”
Looking Ahead
This February, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and the launch of our refreshed brand, we are also looking forward to a year full of hope and community engagement. With your support, CMN at CoxHealth will continue to make an impact that lasts a lifetime — showing children and families that they are never alone.
New Year, New Beginnings: Supporting Local Kids into 2026
January is a time of fresh starts and renewed hope — and here at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth, that spirit of possibility is at the heart of everything we do.
As we enter 2026, we’re reminded that every new year brings opportunities to make a difference for children and families right here in the Ozarks. Since our founding, we’ve been dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of kids from birth through age 18 — and thanks to the generous support of this community, 100% of every gift directly benefits local children in need.
❤️ A Legacy of Caring Close to Home
Your contributions help children and families facing some of life’s toughest challenges. Because CoxHealth underwrites our administrative and operating expenses, every dollar raised goes straight to medical services, therapy, travel assistance, and other supports that make recovery and healing possible.
In 2025, we saw record-breaking generosity — a testament to the strength and compassion of this community. As we look ahead in 2026, our commitment remains the same: to help ensure that every child in Southwest Missouri and North Central Arkansas has access to the care they need, when they need it most.🎯
The start of a new year is a perfect moment to reflect on the impact we can make together. Whether you’re renewing your support, planning a fundraiser, or learning more about the ways we help families, your involvement matters. From assisting with hospital bills and specialized care to supporting vital educational programs and mobile health services, your support changes lives.
🤝 Join Us in 2026
As we kick off the new year, we invite you to stay connected with our events and initiatives — and to consider how your support can bring hope to children right here in our community. Together, we can continue to make miracles happen — one child at a time.
Let’s make 2026 a year of healing, hope, and new beginnings for kids and families across the Ozarks.
CMN Hospitals’ Miracle Week Dec. 1-7: Supporting local kids through the power of giving
For Immediate Release
November 24, 2025
Every day, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families. But during the first week of December, that impact is amplified through Miracle Week — a special time dedicated to raising funds that provide critical medical care and support when it’s needed most.
“Miracle Week is special for us every year because it provides a wonderful opportunity to share stories from local patients who were directly impacted by the generosity of donors,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth. “The donations made during Miracle Week support children and families at all stages of their care journey. We want to do all we can to help ease these and other health related burdens so local children can thrive.”
In 2025, Miracle Week runs from Dec. 1-7, with donations supporting a wide range of initiatives, including:
- Special Needs Fund: Offers direct financial assistance for medical needs not covered by insurance or Medicaid, such as prosthetics, wheelchairs, leg braces, hearing aids, prescriptions and travel expenses for out-of-town appointments.
- Family Care Grants: Provide financial support to families whose children are hospitalized or require specialized therapy.
- Educational Programs: Includes campaigns like Teen Driving (focusing on driving safety), Never Shake a Baby (Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention), and CARDIAC Kids (early detection and education around heart disease and diabetes). Additional programs promote safety in areas such as car seats, water, bicycles, firearms, homes, farms and infant care.
- The C.A.R.E. Mobile program: Mobile health clinics offering screenings and immunizations to children with limited access to care.
- Child Life Program: A dedicated team helping hospitalized children maintain a sense of normalcy, supporting emotional well-being and healing.
- School-Based Virtual Visits: Enables children to receive care at school and return to class quickly.
In addition to monetary donations, CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth also accepts stocks and bonds, real estate, personal property, life insurance policies, certificates of deposit, retirement funds, as well as bequests from estates. All donations help local children, giving a great benefit to families across the region.
“CoxHealth funds the operating costs of our local CMN Hospitals office, so 100 percent of gifts and proceeds benefit children right here in the Ozarks,” says Siebert.
For more information or to make a donation, call 417-268-3222 (24/7 through Dec.7) or go online to www.coxhealthcmn.com.
About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of children, ages birth through 18.
Due to our unique partnership with our sponsoring hospital CoxHealth, 100 percent of gifts and proceeds directly benefit local children.
Miracle kids who receive assistance through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth reside in the Ozarks, specifically Southwest Missouri and North Central Arkansas.
Nationally, more than 10 million kids enter a children’s hospital like CoxHealth across the United States and Canada every year. To provide the best care for kids, these hospitals rely on donations and community support, as Medicaid and other insurance programs do not fully cover the cost of care.
About CoxHealth
CoxHealth is an award-winning regional health system with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. CoxHealth is Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV Healthcare for quality and patient safety. Cox Medical Centers, which includes CoxHealth’s Springfield hospitals, is designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, and CoxHealth is also the only Springfield hospital named for seven years to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals list. CoxHealth is recognized by CareChex®, the medical quality rating division of Comparion®, as among the Top 10 percent U.S. hospitals for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care. For more information, visit coxhealth.com.”
Fill the Sleigh
December 12, 2025
Miracle Week is December 1-7
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth makes a difference for local kids and families every single day of the year. During the first week of December, it is a special time to make an impact through Miracle Week: an opportunity for individuals to donate funds that provide medical care and assistance when they’re needed most.
“Miracle Week is special for us every year because it provides a wonderful opportunity to share stories from local patients who were directly impacted by the generosity of donors,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth. “The donations made during Miracle Week support children and families at all stages of their care journey. We want to do all we can to help ease these and other health related burdens so local children can thrive.”
In 2025, Miracle Week runs from December 1-7. Donations support many efforts including:
- Special Needs Fund, which offers direct financial assistance for special medical needs that are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid. This includes prosthetics, wheelchairs, leg braces, hearing aids, prescriptions travel expenses for out-of-town doctor’s appointments and other needs.
- Family Care Grants, which provide financial assistance for families whose children have been hospitalized or need specialized therapy.
- Educational programs including Wasted, an anti-drinking and driving campaign; Never Shake a Baby, to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome; and CARDIAC Kids, a program that identifies area children at risk for developing heart disease or diabetes and teaches them how to live a healthy life. Other educational programs focus on car seat, water, bicycle, firearm, home, farm, and baby safety.
- The C.A.R.E. Mobile, a mobile health clinic providing health screenings and immunizations to children who have limited access to health care.
- CoxHealth’s Child Life program, a four-person team dedicated to helping create a sense of normalcy for kids who are hospitalized, thereby aiding the healing process.
- School-based virtual visits, which allows local kids to receive health care at school and get back to class more quickly.
In addition to monetary donations, CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth also accepts stocks and bonds, real estate, personal property, life insurance policies, certificates of deposit, retirement funds, as well as bequests from estates. All donations help local children, giving a great benefit to families across the region.
“CoxHealth funds the operating costs of our local CMN Hospitals office, so 100% of gifts and proceeds benefit children right here in the Ozarks,” says Siebert.
To help support our local kids today this holiday season, call 417-268-3222. The number is available to call 24/7 through December 8. Or donate online here!
NATIONAL CMN LEADERS VISIT COXHEALTH TO SUPPORT LOCAL KIDS’ CARE
When it comes to caring for kids, CoxHealth and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are leading the way!
We were proud to host national leaders from CMN Hospitals — Dr. Aimee Daily, President and CEO of CMN Hospitals and Emily Hornak, Vice President of Foundation Partnerships – at Cox South on Wednesday.
Our Children’s Miracle Network team hosted the visit and led a tour of our pediatric units, as well as meetings with key community CMN committee members and CoxHealth President and CEO Max Buetow.
“The presence and partnership of Children’s Miracle Network at CoxHealth is amazing – it’s unlike anything I have seen,” Dr. Daily says.
CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of kids. Thanks to CoxHealth’s sponsorship, 100% of gifts and proceeds directly benefit local children.
“The partnership we enjoy with CMN is phenomenal,” Buetow says. “With their dedicated, strong team and Executive Director Tim Siebert’s leadership, we are perfectly fused together in our mission.”
And the combined effort is paying off: In 2024, CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth had a record year with a 23% rise in donations, all thanks to local support.
On Wednesday, the group also presented our telethon partner – KY3, KSPR and The Ozarks CW – with the CMN Hospitals 2024 Highest Percentage Increase Award, recognizing an 86% increase in year-over-year fundraising.
Thank you to the entire CMN team and donors large and small who are making a difference for local kids!”
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth Wins National Award
May 28, 2025
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals at CoxHealth was recently recognized with the highest per capita fundraising award for a medium-sized market.
The award is given annually by CMN National and recognizes the top per-person fundraising program among hospitals nationwide that serve populations in medium-sized markets (between 1 to 3 million people), including CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth’s local market of 32 counties.
“This award speaks volumes about the people in the Ozarks. Our local region is full of wonderful people who care about the children and families we serve,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth. “We are mere facilitators who help generous people provide health, hope and healing to families challenged to meet their children’s medical needs. Thank you to our friends and supporters who make it all possible.”
CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth has raised more than $52 million since its inception in 1986. In 2024, the organization had a record year with revenues coming in above $3.1 million, an increase of about $589,000 or 23% over 2023.
The recognition and increased giving amounts from the community come at a critical time, Siebert says.
“As government grants are being cut across the board, we’re preparing for increased demand for our services as the need in our community is only going to grow,” Siebert says. “But just like we always do, we’re committed to delivering the care our local kids need, even if it means putting in more effort and digging even deeper.”
CoxHealth covers all operating expenses for the local CMN office, which allows 100% of all gifts and proceeds to benefit children in the Ozarks.
In addition to monetary donations, CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth also accepts stocks and bonds, real estate, personal property, life insurance policies, certificates of deposit, retirement funds, as well as bequests from estates. All donations help local children and provide a great benefit to families across the region.
For more information or to make a donation, visit coxhealthcmn.com.
Miracle Week set for Dec. 2 – 8
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth makes a difference for local kids and families every single day of the year. During the first week of December, it is a special time to make an impact through Miracle Week: an opportunity for individuals to donate funds that provide medical care and assistance when they’re needed most.
“Miracle Week is special for us every year because it provides a wonderful opportunity to share stories from local patients who were directly impacted by the generosity of donors,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth. “The donations made during Miracle Week support children and families at all stages of their care journey. We want to do all we can to help ease these and other health related burdens so local children can thrive.”
In 2024, Miracle Week runs from December 2-8. Donations support many efforts including:
- Special Needs Fund, which offers direct financial assistance for special medical needs that are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid. This includes prosthetics, wheelchairs, leg braces, hearing aids, prescriptions travel expenses for out-of-town doctor’s appointments and other needs.
- Family Care Grants, which provide financial assistance for families whose children have been hospitalized or need specialized therapy.
- Educational programs including Wasted, an anti-drinking and driving campaign; Never Shake a Baby, to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome; and CARDIAC Kids, a program that identifies area children at risk for developing heart disease or diabetes and teaches them how to live a healthy life. Other educational programs focus on car seat, water, bicycle, firearm, home, farm, and baby safety.
- The C.A.R.E. Mobile, a mobile health clinic providing health screenings and immunizations to children who have limited access to health care.
- CoxHealth’s Child Life program, a four-person team dedicated to helping create a sense of normalcy for kids who are hospitalized, thereby aiding the healing process.
- School-based virtual visits, which allows local kids to receive health care at school and get back to class more quickly.
In addition to monetary donations, CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth also accepts stocks and bonds, real estate, personal property, life insurance policies, certificates of deposit, retirement funds, as well as bequests from estates. All donations help local children, giving a great benefit to families across the region.
“CoxHealth funds the operating costs of our local CMN Hospitals office, so 100% of gifts and proceeds benefit children right here in the Ozarks,” says Siebert.
For more information or to make a donation, call 417-268-3222 (24/7 through Dec. 8) or go online to www.coxhealthcmn.com.
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Anailyn Hanson
