Some of the most highly-respected auto service facilities in the area have opened their wallets (and your hood!) to help the children at CHKD.  The "VIP Customer Care Card^TM" is available for a limited time and offers free oil and filter changes, state inspections, tire rotations, towing, shuttle service and more.  You receive $500 worth of free and discounted services for just $49.95!  $20 from the sale of each card will be donated to Children's Hospital. Participating locations include the 17^th Street BP Automotive, Accu-Tune N Lube (Lynnhaven Parkway, Independence Boulevard and Newtown Road locations) in Virginia Beach and Speedy Auto Service at 21^st and Granby in Norfolk and Indian River Road in Virginia Beach. For additional information and to purchase a VIPcard, call Mark Hopkins at 757-717-1952.

Sign up for a magazine subscription through American Publishers while supporting the children at CHKD!  With hundreds of titles available at great prices and 40% of the subscription price being donated back to the hospital, everybody wins. Simply visit http://www.supportthemiracle.com/newsstand.html and select Norfolk from the list of hospitals.  Then purchase your selected magazines and know that you've done your part to help the kids!

During the end of April and all of May, your neighborhood Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores will be selling Children's Miracle Network balloons at their registers.  Balloons can be purchased for $1 and the entire proceeds go to CHKD, Hampton Roads' local Children's Miracle Network hospital.  Stop by your favorite location and buy one (or more!) as you checkout!

From April 27th - July 5th, the Goody's store in  Elizabeth City, NC will sell Children's Miracle Network balloon icons at their registers.  Balloons can be purchased for $1 and the entire proceeds go to CHKD, Hampton Roads' local Children's Miracle Network hospital.  Stop by the next time you're in Elizabeth City and buy one (or more!) as you checkout!

During the month of May, Costco stores will be selling Children's Miracle Network balloons at their registers.  Balloons can be purchased for $1 and the entire proceeds goes to CHKD, Hampton Roads' local Children's Miracle Network hospital.  Stop by your neighborhood Costco and buy one (or more!) as you checkout!

Tee off with Norfolk Wire & Electronics on Tuesday, May 13th as they host their first Golf Tournament to benefit CHKD.  The day starts with registration at 11:30 a.m. at Virginia Beach National Golf Club, with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.  Fees are $350 per foursome, and includes golf fees, contests, on-course refreshments, and a steak dinner following the event.  All proceeds benefit Children's Hospital.  For more information and to register contact Jamie Brookover at 499-1100 or jamie@norfolkwire.com. 

Grab your running (or walking) shoes on Saturday, May 17th for Lytle Law's second annual family-oriented run/walk to benefit CHKD!  The event will start and end at the Lytle Law parking lot at 11801 Canon Boulevard, Newport News, with the course running through the beautiful City Center and Oyster Point area.  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with the race staring at 10:00 a.m.  Fees are $25 for adults, $10 for children 13 and under, and free for children 5 and under.  To register or for more information, please email LytleLaw5k@lytlelaw.com or call 757-595-5655.

Enjoy an evening of art and music at Wink Salon's Graff Show to benefit CHKD.  The evening kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will feature graffiti artists from around Hampton Roads showing off their skills.  Art will be available for purchase and donations accepted at the door with all proceeds going to Children's Hospital.  For more information contact Wink Salon at 425-WINK, www.winksalon.com, or www.myspace.com/winksalon. 

Tune in to WVEC Channel 13 on Sunday, June 1st as CHKD celebrates 25 Years of Miracles through Telethon.  WVEC's news anchors will host the show as they interview patients, doctors and therapists about their stories of courage and determination. Individuals and community groups will also be recognized for their fundraising efforts. For more information, contact Community Relations at 668-7070.

From June 6 - July 13, Ace stores throughout Hampton Roads will sell Children's Miracle Network paper icons at their registers.  Balloons can be purchased for $1 and the entire proceeds go to CHKD, Hampton Roads' local Children's Miracle Network hospital.  Stop by your favorite location and buy one (or more!) as you checkout!

Join Farm Fresh on Friday, June 6th as they host their annual Charity Golf Classic at the beautiful Ford's Colony Country Club in Williamsburg.  All proceeds benefit the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation, which supports CHKD.  The tournament format is Captain's Choice, and golf will be going all day with shotgun starts both in the morning and afternoon.  For full information and to register, please visit http://golf.farmfreshsupermarkets.com. 

Get out your fishing poles for the 13th Annual Jimmy Rogers' Hampton Creek Cobia Tournament June 13th and 14th in Downtown Hampton at Hampton Piers.  The weekend kicks off with a Captain's Meeting on Friday night with the tournament beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday.  Registration is $200 with all of the proceeds being donated to CHKD.  For more information and to get signed up, visit www.hamptoncreekcobiatournament.com.

Join ABNB for a day on the water at their 5th Annual Fishing Fest and tournament.  Boats will depart at 8:00 a.m. from Rudee Inlet and return for a luncheon at noon.  Registration fee of $65 per person or $245 per foursome includes tackle, bait, fish bags, fishing license, a continental breakfast, lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse, and awards!  For more information and to register, please contact Kelli Ragland at 757-523-5384 or visit http://www.abnbfcu.org/forms/fishing_fest.aspx.  

Enjoy a summer day on the course at the TDK Charity Golf Tournament!  On Friday, June 13th at Cypress Creek in Smithfield, TDK will hold their annual tournament to benefit CHKD. Golf begins with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.  Fees are $90 per player or $360 per team, which includes golf, range balls, prizes, mulligans, tee busters, lunch and dinner.  For more information or to register, please call Sean Kerlee at 757-657-9308.

It's time to start training for the third annual RunWalk for the Kids, Saturday, June 14, at CHKD! This family-centered event is sponsored by the Norfolk City Union of The King's Daughters to benefit CHKD and will feature an 8K run, 2 mile walk, 1 mile Fun Run and special children’s "marathon".   The race starts and finishes at Children's Hospital in Norfolk.  Visit www.runwalkforthekids.org for more information and to register online today!

Tee off for a great cause at the 4th Annual Kristen Bartneck Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by the Career Women's Golf Association.  The tournament will be held on Friday, June 20th at Hell's Point Golf Course, 2700 Atwoodtown Road in Virginia Beach.  Registration begins at 12 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.  The $110 fee includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch and dinner.  All proceeds benefit CHKD.  To reserve your spot contact Jill Maloney at 757-335-3506 or jill@twmortgage.com.

Food Lion 2503 in the Outer Banks and Light Up Sound Off Inc. are teaming together to put on the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Charity Auto Show to benefit CHKD through Children's Miracle Network.  The event will take place in the Food Lion parking lot at Mile Post 14.5 in Nags Head, NC, beginning at 12:00 p.m on Saturday, July 26th.   Food and drink will be available and the public is invited to attend this fun event.  For more information including how to enter your car contact George Etheridge at 252-305-0783 or Delia Etheridge at 252-441-4118.

Go cruising with the Country Classic PT Cruisers Club as they host their "PTs in Paradise" event September 4-6 at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg.  PT Cruiser enthusiasts from all over the world will be at this four-day gathering to benefit CHKD.  Events include car competitions, dancing, dinners, and an awards banquet, plus lots of activities for kids and families.  For more information visit http://www.ptsinparadise.com.

Save the Date for Homearama 2008. This year’s event will take place October 2-19 at the new Ashville Park community in Virginia Beach . The preview party to benefit CHKD will be held on Thursday, October 2. Stay tuned for full details coming soon!

Save the date for the 4th annual Farm Fresh Ultimate Tailgate Gala at Norfolk's Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center.  The evening includes gourmet food, casino games, a silent auction, and live entertainment. All proceeds benefit the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation, which supports CHKD.  Check back for more details! 

Sail away and help the patients at CHKD during the second annual Kem Hughes memorial cruise.  This fun-filled seven night cruise leaves from Ft. Lauderdale on February 1, 2009 on Celebrity's brand new luxury ship, Solstice.  Guests of the cruise will receive stateroom gifts and an invitation to a hosted cocktail party..  Prices for the cruise (airfare not included) range from $770-$1040 per person, and $25 from each stateroom will be donated to CHKD.  For more information and to reserve your spot contact Linda Bostrack at 757-301-7215/lindabostrack@cox.net or Linda Clukey at 757-689-8201/cruisefinders@cox.net.