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Supporting the American Family Children

Stories of Giving

Filled with dreams and potential, children facing sometimes life-threatening illness deserve specialized care from a world-class staff of doctors, researchers, nurses and therapists. At American Family Children's Hospital, physicians and staff are working every day to give children and their families the promise of a brighter future.
 
Below are stories of patients and friends of patients who organized fundraising events inspired by their experiences at the children's hospital. 
 
Samantha             Alderson and friends  
Madison's Second Star to the Right
Samantha Alderson decided to host a birthday party with a philanthropic twist. Instead of gifts, attendees donated money to one behalf of children at American Family Children's Hospital. Read more
     
Capital Banks donation to American Family Children's Hospital  
Capitol Bank Sponsors Kids Helping Kids School-based Program
American Family Children's Hospital recently received a generous $10,000 donation to its Kids Helping Kids campaign from Madison's Capitol Banks organization. Read more
     
Alexis Polkinghorn and American Family Children's Hospital VP Jeff Poltawsky  
Birthday Girl Raises Funds for Children's Hospital
Most nine-year-olds want toys for their birthday. Alexis Polkinghorn from Argyle, Wis. wanted something different. She wanted to raise money for American Family Children's Hospital and thought her birthday was the perfect way to do it. Read more
     
Electrician  
Copper For Kids
In the Copper For Kids program, old copper wiring and tubing from hospital construction projects is being recycled to raise money for the American Famiy Children's Hospital. Since the program's inception, nearly $100,000 has been raised. Read more
     
Brother and sister  
Tyler's Place
Dedicated to former Children's Hospital patient Tyler Tracy by his parents, Jeff and Kristin, Tyler's Place is a sibling childcare center designed to maintain family-centered care for the siblings of children who have been hospitalized. Read more