Hospital Hill Run CHARITY CHALLENGE

Join the Hospital Hill Charity Challenge and work together with your co-workers to support the kids of our community.

Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

The Hospital Hill Run Charity Challenge is a FREE, friendly competition among businesses and organizations designed to promote fitness, team-building, and a healthy lifestyle. Employees choose to run or walk either the Half Marathon, 10k, 5k or volunteer, and prizes are awarded to companies who earn the most points. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE

  • Special 20% discount code for each employee/member to register for any Hospital Hill Run distance.
  • Custom collateral created and provided to each organization (Social media graphics).
  • Expedited packet distribution upon request.
  • Eligible for company awards. Read more below. 

How to sign up

1) Company Captains Enrolls & registers for the Race 

Captains will enroll their company or organization in the program here. Once enrolled, a company representative registers and signs up as an individual fundraiser here and then creates a fundraising team during that sign up process.

2) Employees Sign Up

We will supply you with registration instructions for you can send to your employees. Each full or part-time employee will then register to volunteer or run the Hospital Hill Run Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k for their respective team. Each individual will then receive an email with a link to their custom fundraising page once they register to start fundraising.

2) Companies Earn Rewards for Participation

When individual employees participate or volunteer for the Hospital Hill Run, their respective team/company will be eligible to win awards. We’ve created awards that recognize both large and small organizations, making this a great fit for all businesses looking to get their employees healthy and active. 

how can your organization win?

Total Funds Raised

The team that raises the most money for Children's Mercy Hospital.

Highest Participation Rate

Total participants enrolled divided by company size.

Total Participation

The team that enrolled the most total participants.

Team Prizes

Each winning company will be provided with the three prizes below!

1. Total Funds Raised

Receives inclusion on press releases and a trophy presentation, post on Hospital Hill Facebook page, website, on-site signage, and post-event check presentation with Children’s Mercy.

There is a minimum of $2500 fundraised to compete for prizes. Below are the prizes the top fundraiser will win according to the amount raised.

*In accordance with all COVID-19 regulations and guidance.

2. Highest participation rate

Receives inclusion in press releases and a trophy presentation + and post on Hospital Hill Facebook page and website.

3. TOTAL PArticipation

Receives inclusion in press releases and a trophy presentation + and post on Hospital Hill Facebook page.

See below what a difference your dollars could make and what your company could help provide.

$2,500 - $4,999 Fundraised

THRIVE Support Group for Patients: (One year of funding): Kids need a chance to be kids, no matter what they are going through. Colorful toys and activities in playrooms let little ones do what they do best – have fun – even while they’re at the hospital!

$5,000+ Fundraised

$5,000 could help provide 62 Telehealth Visits for Families. Especially during a pandemic, families need to be able to access expert, compassionate care anywhere. Help families connect with Children’s Mercy care providers through Telehealth visits.

Your LOVE WILL fuel the advancements available at Children's Mercy and give kids and families hope for the future.

100% of funds raised through the Hospital Hill Run fundraiser will go directly to the ‘I Love Children’s Mercy Fund.’ The fund provides advanced medical treatments, compassionate care, and fuels world-class research. See below what your dollars could be used.


FUNDRAISE IN 2022

Make your miles count by fundraising for Children’s Mercy Hospital in 2022! 100% of funds raised through the Hospital Hill Run will go directly to the ‘I Love Children’s Mercy Fund.’ The fund provides advanced medical treatments, compassionate care, and fuels world-class research.

The team that raises the most money fundraising will earn an award and be recognized on our website, on social media and in the news. In addition, fundraisers can earn personal awards for their fundraising efforts. These awards include SWAG bags, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more.

Congratulations to our 2021 winners!

Formerly the Workplace Fitness Challenge

Highest Participation Rate

Most Total Participants

ENROLL YOUR COMPANY TODAY

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers.

Simply click this link, fill out the form and we will reach out to you with all of the pertinent information. 

Yes, both part-time and full-time employees can participate in the challenge. 

Companies can choose to pay their employee’s full entry fee, a portion of their entry fee, or none at all. All entries through this program will receive a 20% discount from the retail rate.

 

More questions?

Click here to contact Cameron Aly – Charity Challenge Manager

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