MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

02/11/2026

Say CHEESE! These friendly faces from Parkhurst Dining at the University of New England recently wrapped up a big fundraiser benefitting MHBBCH, raising $11,816! 🎉 And what did they do to celebrate this amazing accomplishment? They visited the hospital to serve up yummy grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup and cookies for our patients and families! 🧀🥫🍪

Thank you, Parkhurst Dining at UNE, for going above and beyond and ❤️

02/06/2026

We wanted to give a big shout out to 7-year-old Riley Tardiff whose Patriots-themed friendship bracelets have been a big hit with Pats players, cheerleaders and staff at Gillette Stadium. Today, she stopped by the hospital with bracelets for our team to hand our to patients during out MHBBCH Super Bowl party on Sunday. Go Pats and Go Riley!

02/04/2026

Opportunity to Experience a Free April Vacation Getaway for the Whole Family!

Families of MaineHealth: Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital patients are invited to apply attend a special session at Camp Sunshine ☀️ happening during April vacation.

Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine, Camp Sunshine offers year-round programming for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Highlights of every Camp Sunshine session include:
☀️Time together as a family
☀️Activities designed for children, siblings, and parents
☀️️A supportive, medically safe environment
☀️Connection with other families who understand

Families from BBCH are invited to apply online today: https://www.campsunshine.org/program-schedule

Questions? Camp Sunshine’s Family Engagement Manager, Karla can’t wait to hear from you! Send her an email at kmoore@campsunshine.org.

02/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Machias Savings Bank! ❤️ Your beautiful window paintings brighten the entryway to our inpatient unit with Valentine’s joy. Your creativity and kindness mean so much to our patients, families and staff.

02/01/2026

It’s time to get moving with the Move More Challenge! Kids who move 1 hour or more each day for 20+ days can earn a FREE ticket to see the Portland Sea Dogs ⚾️🙌

This year, we’re celebrating Let’s Go!’s 20th birthday! 🥳🎂 That’s 20 years of helping kids and families live healthier, more active lives.

Even better? Slugger The Sea Dog is getting in on the action and cheering kids on every step, skip, jump and dance move along of the way 🐶💙

Lace up those sneakers, grab your water bottle, and let’s make this our most active (and fun!) year yet!
👉 Ready to Move More? Let’s Go! 🚀 letsgo.org/movemorechallenge

01/28/2026

We are honored to recognize a gift made in memory of Karla Prouty (pictured here) by her loving siblings, celebrating her incredible dedication to children and families in our community. Karla was the longest-tenured employee at the Ronald McDonald House in Portland, where she devoted 24 years of service to ensuring families are supported with comfort and care during their most challenging times.

This gift ensures that MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital continues to deliver outstanding, compassionate care, honoring Karla’s mission to support children and families. Through our collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine in Portland, families find a welcoming space close to the hospital that provides essentials like nourishing meals, laundry, coffee, and a place to rest – comforts that make a big difference when families need it most.

Karla’s legacy will live on through every family helped by this meaningful contribution. 💙

01/26/2026

We are deeply humbled and incredibly grateful to celebrate the final results of the 2025 Log A Load For Kids fundraising efforts. 🎉 Thank you for turning generosity into miracles! 🌲💖

**Some good news on this cold, wintery day**

We are incredibly proud to announce that the PLC of the Northeast—with the help of our incredible partners—raised $292,746 this past year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals—Northern Light Health/Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland and the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital in Burlington, Vermont.

Whether you played at one of our golf tournaments, participated in the auction at our Annual Meeting, or sent in a donation of support, this win belongs to you. Every dollar stays in Maine and Vermont to support families when they need it most.

Our industry is about more than just timber; it’s about taking care of our own and our neighbors. Huge thanks to every contractor, member, and sponsor who stepped up!

Read the full press release here: https://plcloggers.org/professional-logging-contractors-plc-of-the-northeast-log-a-load-for-kids-effort-raises-292746-in-2025/

01/22/2026

Exciting opportunity: MaineHealth: Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital families are invited to apply to attend a special session at Camp Sunshine happening during April vacation that is completely free! Parents, siblings, and children will find connection with others while enjoying a variety of activities on the shores of beautiful Sebago Lake.

This experience is about more than a getaway; it’s about creating space for families to simply be a family again and meet others who truly understand. All families are invited to apply! If you have questions, please reach out to your physician or Karla Moore, Camp Sunshine’s Family Engagement Manager: kmoore@campsunshine.org. Learn more and apply online today: https://www.campsunshine.org/program-schedule

01/20/2026

From 28 partners in 2006 to 727 programs in 2025 🎉

When Let’s Go! began, our mission was simple: meet families where they live, learn, work, and play—and make healthy eating and active living easier for everyone with 5-2-1-0 evidence-based message.

20 years later, we’ve reached hundreds of thousands of people, helping make the healthy choice the right choice.

✨ Celebrate 20 years with us and see how far we’ve come: letsgo.org/20years

01/16/2026

🚨UPDATE: SOLD OUT🚨

Did you hear the news?! 📢 Our friends at 99.9 The Wolf and Erik's Church have just announced the headliner for this year’s concert benefitting MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital!

🎶 Join us on March 4th as we welcome Lauren Alaina, and special guest Chase Jobe, to Maine! 🙌🎉 100% of the proceeds from this show will directly support our lifesaving mission.

🎟️ TIX ON SALE NOW:

New year, new benefit show, same amazing cause, one incredible bucket-list night! Country 99.9 The Wolf and Erik’s Church in Windham are teaming up once again for our annual MaineHealth […]

01/13/2026

MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital's partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) dates back to 1989, when a telethon benefiting the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Pediatric Department, raised $29,683 to support families across Maine and northern New England. Since then, our organizations have joined forces to raise millions more! 🎉

Now, Children's Miracle Network (CMN) has a fresh new look! The organization has officially dropped “Hospitals” from its name to make it clear that CMN is not a hospital; it’s the only children's charity prioritizing the health for all kids. 💛🩵

Every donation stays local, helping meet the most critical needs of children's hospitals like MHBBCH — from life-saving treatments and advanced equipment to research and family support. Look for the iconic balloon as a symbol of hope and brighter futures for all kids, including those at MHBBCH.

To learn more, visit www.cmn.org