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Sixth annual Krispy Kreme Challenge raises over $40K for N.C. Children's Hospital on Feb. 6

Special thanks to everyone who participated in Saturday's Krispy Kreme Challenge. Thanks to your support, the student organizers at N.C. State University raised more than $40K for N.C. Children's Hospital while also building local and national awareness of this great institution. Please visit the N.C. Children's Hospital YouTube page for great footage of the opening ceremony and starting line excitement, or visit the Facebook fan page to view photos.

The Krispy Kreme Challenge is N.C. State University's newest (and perhaps most infamous) tradition. Beginning at the N.C. State Bell Tower, challengers run 2 miles to the Krispy Kreme store located on Peace Street in Raleigh and, after downing a full dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts, must run the 2 miles back. All in one hour.

This year's sixth annual K2 Challenge drew more than 6K runners from all across the country to compete in this one-of-a-kind sports competition that's captured the attention of both Sports Illustrated and ESPN.

Children's Promise funds 26 innovative programs and family support initatives through 2010 Promise Grants

The Promise Grants program provides an opportunity for all N.C. Children's Hospital employees involved in the direct care of children to apply for financial support for initiatives left unfunded by clinical revenues but necessary to offering Children's Hospital patients and families the best experience possible. Funding comes from unrestricted monetary gifts made to the N.C. Children's Promise, such as donations made during the annual radio/telethon.

Grant applications for 2010 increased by 43 percent over last year (climbing to 46 applications from 32 in 2009), making the award review committee's selection process quite challenging. In the end, the Children's Promise proudly announced 26 applicants will receive funding during this grant cycle. Click here to see the full list of programs and initiatives that are being supported thanks to your financial support.

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Friday, Feb. 19 - Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010: 12th Annual UNC Dance Marathon
Join student revelers celebrating the culmination of the UNC Dance Marathon's year-long fundraising efforts in support of the patients and families of North Carolina Children's Hospital! This year's 24-hour Marathon features 1,600 student dancers, hundreds more volunteers and moralers, and around-the-clock entertainment from campus and community performance groups, guest speakers, varsity athletes, and—of special note—current and former patients and families of the Children's Hospital. The event, held at UNC-CH's Fetzer Gym, kicks off at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 19, with festivities culminating in a grand total fundraising announcement at 7:25 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Saturday, May 1, 2010: Run for the Promise Gala
The N.C. Children's Promise's fourth annual N.C. Children's Hospital Gala—Run for the Promise: A Kentucky Derby Celebration—returns on Saturday, May 1, at the historic Homeplace at The Hamptons. Stay tuned to this page for more details as they develop.

Saturday, May 1, 2010: Reelin' for Research Fishing Tournament
The Reelin’ for Research off-shore fishing tournament wants your help in "landing" a cancer cure for the kids! Held in Morehead City, this first-of-its-kind fundraiser for N.C. Children's Hospital is in its second year, raising funds for cancer research in honor of Tony Montana of Greensboro, NC. Visit the Reelin' for Research Web site to register or for more details.