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In early 2002, N.C. Children’s Hospital and Curtis Media Group formed a partnership to raise funds for the hospital through a campaign called “The N.C. Children’s Promise.” The first N.C. Children’s Promise event later that year—a radiothon featuring several Curtis Media Group stations broadcasting live from the lobby—raised nearly $200,000, one phone call at a time.

Since that initial success, the N.C. Children’s Promise has grown into a year-round fundraising campaign that includes a full-time staff and numerous events, projects, and partnerships throughout the community. Perhaps some of the best known are Promise events, or those organized in whole or in part by the N.C. Children’s Promise, which include:

• Radio/Telethon —Held annually since 2002, always the Thursday before Thanksgiving.
• Run for the Promise Gala —A Kentucky Derby-themed gala, held on Derby Day in May.
• Pinwheels and Promises —A luncheon series meant to acquaint communities with the mission and work of N.C. Children’s Hospital.
• Eric Montross Father’s Day Basketball Camp —Annual camp for dads and their children, held the Friday and Saturday of Father’s Day weekend.
• Carolina Kids Classic —Annual golf tournament involving UNC coaches to benefit N.C. Children’s Hospital and two other charities.
• Corks for Kids —A two-day wine tasting event, held annually, organized in partnership with Chapel Hill Wine Company.

Third Party Events

Promise events are an important component of raising funds for the Children’s Hospital, but equally important are our third party events, or those organized by supporters in the community. They range from those that raise tens of thousands of dollars, events like the Krispy Kreme Challenge or Reelin’ for Research, to much smaller events like bake sales and coin drives. Get more information about organizing your own event.