St. Luke's Children's

04/10/2026

On March 31, St. Luke’s Foundation hosted its second annual Children's Miracle Network Partner Summit, celebrating the $1.3 million raised by our CMN partners in 2025 to support St. Luke’s Children’s.

The event brought together more than 150 representatives from CMN partners and programs, offering an opportunity to celebrate successes, look ahead to the future and reinforce how CMN funds directly support our pediatric patients and families.

Dr. David Klima introduced our 2026 CMN champion, Maddie, who faced two significant cancer diagnoses before the age of 10 and is now a resilient 15-year-old who represents extraordinary courage and strength. Dr. Klima also thanked our CMN partners who supported impactful initiatives in recent years, such as the Children’s Pavilion and pediatric trauma services.

The summit was made even more special by the presence of four St. Luke’s Children’s patients: Lillian, Sofia, Troy and Charlotte, whose attendance was a highlight for partners and staff alike.

Another meaningful moment came as the family of the 2018 CMN champion presented the Mia Englund Heart and Hustle Award in her memory. This year’s recipient, Rosa Blume of Clarity Credit Union, has dedicated more than 36 years to CMN fundraising and has made a remarkable impact on the communities we serve.

Adding joy and energy to the program, pediatric nurse practitioner Joe Ronquillo, better known as “Dancing Joe,” shared his experience at St. Luke’s Children’s and treated the audience to a dance, offering a glimpse into how he brings laughter and comfort to patients during their hospital stays.

The summit concluded on a high note as the team set an ambitious $1.5 million CMN fundraising goal for 2026!

04/09/2026

Heroes assemble! Get 2026 Kid For A Night tickets now!

Join us Friday, June 5 at the Boise Centre for an unforgettable night of capes, games, surprises and a whole lot of heart.

Kid For A Night has raised more than $12.5 million since its inception in 1992.

Every ticket helps power the extraordinary care kids receive at St. Luke’s Children’s. Suit up alongside the health care heroes at Children’s and reserve your table or ticket today before this heroic night sells out!

Get your tickets now and join the league of heroes supporting Idaho’s kids.

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To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or if you are interested in donating to our silent auction, please call the St. Luke’s Health Foundation at (208) 381-1163.

03/25/2026

Two St. Luke’s physicians have been recognized with top honors at the Idaho Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 awards dinner, highlighting their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the health and well‑being of children.

Pediatrician Dr. Brian Birch was honored as Idaho AAP’s 2025 Pediatric Provider of the Year, an award that recognizes a pediatrician who exemplifies excellence in clinical care, leadership and partnership in improving pediatric health across the state. The honor is part of the Idaho AAP’s annual recognition program celebrating outstanding pediatric providers and collaborators making a meaningful impact on child health.

Hospitalist Dr. Alejandro Necochea was named the 2025 Jerry Hirschfeld Child Advocate of the Year, recognizing his steadfast dedication to advancing child health, strengthening statewide partnerships and supporting families through informed, compassionate advocacy. The award is one of Idaho AAP’s highest distinctions and celebrates individuals whose advocacy efforts help ensure Idaho children can reach their full potential.

The Idaho AAP, representing more than 145 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists statewide, presents these awards each year to individuals and organizations who significantly contribute to the health, safety and development of Idaho’s children.

03/19/2026

Did someone say FREE ice cream? 👀
TODAY’S THE DAY—Dip It For Kids! Enjoy a free cone at participating Dairy Queen locations. Dip your cone for $1 to support your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (that’s us—St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital!) and help kids in our community get the critical care they need.

03/18/2026

Join us at the Boise Barnes & Noble (1315 N. Milwaukee St.) on Saturday, March 21, for a special fundraiser supporting St. Luke’s Children’s!

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., explore interactive booths showcasing our Children’s specialties and learn more about the life-changing work happening at the hospital.

You can also support the fundraiser by purchasing a book from our curated St. Luke’s Children’s wishlist at check out with proceeds directly benefiting our patients.

Barnes & Noble

03/18/2026

Bigfoot spotted 👀🌲Visit Idaho Steelheads to learn more about the jersey auction starting at 4 p.m. on 3/20 and ending at noon on 3/22 👏

03/16/2026

This is so cool! 😎 Check out what the Idaho Steelheads are up to! 👣🌲

03/05/2026

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho recently presented Dr. Scott Snyder with a Heart of Care – Medical Hero award at its Red Shoe Shindig event last week.

Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House nominate recipients of the award, selecting individuals they feel were especially helpful, compassionate and kind during their medical journey.

Congratulations to Dr. Snyder on this well-deserved honor!

St. Luke’s also served as the presenting sponsor for the event. Children’s service line medical director Dr. Elizabeth Kleweno spoke on behalf of St. Luke’s and as a Ronald McDonald House board member.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho

03/05/2026

Meet Maddie: Children’s Miracle Network champion ‘super woman’ thanks St. Luke’s care, which inspires goal to become a nurse

Sometimes, the smallest among us can provide us the biggest show of strength, offering an indelible example of perseverance.
Here in Idaho, we have a prime example of that in 13-year-old Maddie, who is ready to be a beacon of hope for kids like her — and people of all kinds in our communities.

The state’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network champion, Maddie became a beloved presence at St. Luke’s facilities as she battled cancer throughout her childhood.

Sometimes, the smallest among us can provide us the biggest show of strength and perseverance.

03/03/2026

Coaches from the Boise State women’s basketball team recently wore sneakers decorated by patients at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital during their Feb. 18 game against Air Force!

The shoes represent strength, partnership and a reminder that our community shows up for one another.

Basketball team members visited Children's with pairs of white Nike sneakers that served as blank canvases for patients eager to show off their artistic skills.

A big thank-you to the Boise State women’s basketball team for supporting St. Luke’s Children’s!

02/27/2026

Earlier this month, 13 local credit unions gathered at St. Luke’s to celebrate a year of fundraising through the Credit Unions for Kids, or CU4Kids, program. In 2025, our partners raised $321,412 to support pediatric care at St. Luke’s Children’s, which is a 20% year-over-year increase and the highest CU4Kids fundraising total to date!

Credit Unions for Kids is a program of Children’s Miracle Network that encourages credit unions to support their local children’s hospital. Our credit union partners support us through various initiatives including golf tournaments, fundraisers, employee giving, event sponsorships, volunteering at St. Luke's events and more.

All donations go directly to Children’s funds, meaning they can be directed toward the most pressing needs within St. Luke's Children’s services.

Children’s Miracle Network dollars often support therapeutic programs for pediatric patients, emotional support for children and their families and the many resources that help make a hospital experience as least traumatic as possible for patients.

“These unrestricted funds allow us to respond quickly and thoughtfully when needs arise — whether that means providing comfort items at a child’s bedside, expanding programs that support mental and emotional well-being, investing in equipment that improves care or ensuring families feel supported during some of the most difficult moments of their lives,” said Katie Rink, CMN coordinator at St. Luke’s Foundation.

“This flexibility is especially impactful because it allows our teams to meet patients and families exactly where they are, when they need it most, to continue delivering compassionate, family-centered care across our Children’s hospital.”

02/27/2026

In honor of Rare Disease Day, the skybridge at the St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center will be illuminated in blue, green, pink and purple on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Held every February, Rare Disease Day is a patient-led global event that shines a light on the more than 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease.

The skybridge lighting serves as a tribute to patients and their families and helps raise awareness while supporting efforts to advance rare disease research.