The Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation, founded in 1978, is a

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non-profit organization advancing the mission of

Children's Hospital Colorado Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) is an academic pediatric acute care children's hospital system with its flagship hospital located in the Anschutz Medical Campus near the interchange of I-225 and Colfax Avenue in Aurora, Colora ...

, founded in 1908, and with roots as a pioneer summer tent hospital as early as 1897 in

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. Main hospital facilities are located on the

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. Children's Colorado Foundation serves three purposes: To educate and engage with the community on the hospital’s behalf, to

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for the hospital, and to steward funds raised for children and families who need Children's Colorado.

List of events

*Courage Classic *Children's Classic at Sanctuary *

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ALICE 105.9 Cares for Kids *Climb for Courage at the

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*Miles for Tuesday *Annual Children's Gala *Colorado Gives Day

Financials

In 2014, Children's Hospital Colorado cared for more than 217,000 kids. Distributions made by the Foundation in carrying out its function were $21 million in 2014. In addition, endowment contributions of $9.7 million during 2014 were transferred to Children's Hospital Colorado Health System, where they are invested and continue to support the Hospital. Ending Foundation net assets were $30.1 million at December 31, 2014.

References

External links

* {{Official website, https://www.supportchildrenscolorado.org/ Charities based in Colorado Organizations established in 1978 Health charities in the United States Medical and health organizations based in Colorado 1978 establishments in Colorado