Thank you for your interest in supporting MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (MHBBCH) by attending an event! We encourage you to check back often for updates and new information. You can also show your support for MHBBCH patients and caregivers by making a one-time or recurring donation.
Ongoing Events:
Specialty License Plate
Specialty license plates — which support and honor the patients, families and staff at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital — are available for your vehicle at every local Motor Vehicle Branch Office, online, and at select Town Offices. Learn more about how to get your own specialty license plate.
Fundraise Your Way
Put your very own hobbies and talents to work to raise funds for the kids in our care. Get started with our easy-to-use online fundraising site!
You Dine. We Donate.
Support MHBBCH by eating out at your favorite restaurants in the Portland area. During various months throughout the year, a different restaurant will contribute a percentage of every check to MHBBCH. All you have to do is dine at that restaurant to participate! The contribution is made at no extra cost to you and will go to ensure that Maine children can continue to receive the care they need, close to home. Learn more about the You Dine. We Donate. fundraiser.
Extra Life 2024
Play Games, Heal Kids. Extra Life is a fundraiser centered around gaming. You play the games you like—video games, board games, or lawn games, etc.—and ask your friends and family to support your efforts with a donation. Thousands of Extra Lifers worldwide will game for their favorite Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMN) this year. MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital is your local CMN Hospital, and we’d love for you to join us. Learn more about Extra Life 2024.
Upcoming Events:
20th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon
March 21 & 22, 2025
Tune in to the 20th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon presented by Rowe Westbrook & Rowe Auburn on Friday, March 21st — Saturday, March 22nd. Your favorite radio personalities from 107.5 Frank FM and 99.9 The Wolf will be broadcasting live for two days to bring you the inspiring stories of the patients and families cared for at Maine's only children's hospital.
100% of the funds raised during the Cares for Kids Radiothon will stay local and support programs, equipment and services at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.
Past Events:
Pay 4 Play
September 5-6, 2024
On 107.5 Frank FM
Have you ever wanted to control the playlist on your favorite radio station? Pay 4 Play is your chance! Call in to 1-800-352-6865 during Pay 4 Play, and the radio hosts at 107.5 Frank FM will play your song request - in exchange for a donation to MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. Learn more about Pay 4 Play.
MHBBCH Open
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Boothbay Harbor Country Club, Prouts Neck Country Club, & The Woodlands Club
The MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club, Prouts Neck Country Club and The Woodlands Club to support Maine’s only children’s hospital. Last year’s tournament sold out well before September, so early registration is encouraged! We hope to see you on the course! Learn more about the MHBBCH Open.
For more information, please email Kara.KurtzEdwards@mainehealth.org.
Ace Hardware Bucket Days
August 2-4, 2024
Participating Ace Hardware locations
When you stop by your favorite Ace Hardware location during the weekend of August 2nd-4th, you’ll have the opportunity to do some good for our children’s hospital while also tackling some of those home or garden projects. Purchase a $5 Miracle Bucket from a participating location that weekend and not only will your $5 be donated to MHBBCH, you will receive a 20% discount on anything you can fit in the bucket during your visit.
Portland Sea Dogs’ Hadlock Field Cornhole Tournament
August 28, 2024
Hadlock Field in Portland
The Portland Sea Dogs are holding their first-ever Hadlock Field Cornhole Tournament on August 28th. This fun-filled event benefits MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, and is presented by Jordan's Furniture. For a participation fee of $100, you and your teammate can join the action. Whether you're a cornhole champion or just looking for a fun night with the family, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
Register your team today!
Log a Load for Kids- Southern Maine Golf Tournament
Friday, August 23, 2024
Lake Kezar Country Club – Lovell, Maine
We’re excited to kick off the 6th annual Log A Load for Kids Southern Maine Golf Tournament with the incredible support of the Professional Logging Contractors Northeast and the logging and forestry products industry! Join us on Friday, August 23rd at Lake Kezar Country Club for one of the best rounds of golf you’ll ever play.
Register or become a sponsor. For more information: Kate Richardson; 207-662-2243
DQ Miracle Treat Day
July 25, 2024
Participating Dairy Queen Restaurants
On Miracle Treat Day, participating Dairy Queen Restaurants will donate $1 or more from every BLIZZARD Treat sold (any size, any flavor) to MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. Learn more about DQ Miracle Treat Day.
Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day
June 20, 2024
Jumpstart your day with an Iced Coffee from Dunkin' on June 20! On Iced Coffee Day, Dunkin' owners across Maine, and in Carroll and Coos counties in New Hampshire, will donate $1 from every Iced Coffee sold to Dunkin's Joy in Childhood Foundation, in support of local children's hospitals.
Limited Edition MHBBCH "Reach for the Stars" Sea Bags Handbag or Tote
April 5-12, 2024
We are excited to announce our collaboration with Sea Bags to bring you an exclusive, limited edition MHBBCH Sea Bags design! This year's design is called "Reach for the Stars!" Handcrafted in Maine from recycled sailcloth and printed with a design symbolizing dreams and ambitions, these bags are more than just an accessory. They're a beacon of inspiration – a beautiful reminder to reach for the stars. From April 5th to April 12th, new gift options will be available as a token of gratitude for generous donors. 100% of the donations will benefit MHBBCH directly. Visit bbch.org/stars for more details and gift options.
Celebrate Spooky Season at Spirit Halloween!
Now – October 31, 2023
Shop & save at your local Spirit Halloween store in Maine AND support MHBBCH with our 10% off coupon. It’s a win-win! 100% of coupon proceeds and in-store donations directly support the MHBBCH child life department. Click here to redeem your 10% off coupon, and for a list of participating Maine locations.
Portland Sea Dogs Slugger Open
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Nonesuch River Golf Club, Scarborough
Please join us for the annual Portland Sea Dogs Slugger Open – a fantastic golf tournament that allows you to play golf with your friends and co-workers in the morning and cap the day off with your family at a Sea Dogs baseball game, all while raising funds for MHBBCH.
Click here for more information, or to register.