Costco is Helping Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Change Kids’ Health

We believe that protecting our local communities and our collective future hinges on the capacities and well-being of children. Because of this, we are driven to do all that we can to keep children safe. Contributions to local member children’s hospitals of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals transform how they meet the urgent needs, while also maintaining an exceptional standard of care. And kids can’t wait!

For 35 years, Costco and its members have joined forces to raise more than $500 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. We know when we help fund medical treatments, equipment and facilities, we ensure children live healthy, fulfilling lives and foster the scientists, inventors, artists and leaders of tomorrow.

During the month of May, you can help to change kids’ health for local member children’s hospitals! Shop online or in-warehouse at Costco, donate to help kids like Bradley. Bradley lives his best life with the help of his children’s hospital — care he will depend on his entire life.

Bradley’s journey began at birth, on April 7, 2019 Bradely was born via emergency c section due to loss of fetal movement.  He spent 54 days in the NICU and was diagnosed with diffused white matter injury which now translates to a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and subsequently, Epilepsy and Cortical Vision Impairment.

Due to his diagnosis, Bradley has been receiving early intervention services with Physical, Occupational, Speech, Feeding and Vision therapies.  He eats/drinks all by mouth and had his g-tube removed 8 months after surgery. He is working on strengthening his core, holding his head up to 45 seconds.  This past year we have introduced assistive technology to help Bradley continue to develop and interact with others, including his first wheelchair!

This past year, Bradley has been impacted by an increment of seizures that have varied from 2 to 35 minutes and has resulted in over a dozen ER visits due to the intensity and/or unresponsiveness to medications.  His team of doctors have worked together to check off possible scenarios for the cause of these episodes as well as continue to be a part of his developmental growth.

Regardless of difficulties, Bradley’s laughter always manages to fill the ER, his home and anywhere he goes; keeping his parents and those around him in the best of spirits.  He consistently radiates joy and contagious positivity.

Donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals support several programs that give Bradley a world of possibility.

The Costco fundraising campaign runs through May 31 where funds go to the local member hospital to directly help kid, like Bradley, have a life full of wonder and possibility in our community. Since 1988, Costco employees and members have donated more than $6.7 million for kids treated at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Today, we are transforming a child’s future. Children’s hospitals are on the frontlines to provide the treatments and cures patients desperately need, but they can’t do it alone. Together, we see what the future can be and we’re working to make it a reality. One way you and Costco are helping is by donating at the register to fund the most urgent needs of local children’s hospitals.

Through donations collected during the annual campaign, hospitals can provide treatments and healing patients desperately need today so that they can fulfill their potential for tomorrow—ultimately having ripple effects that positively impact our communities and our world for years to come.

With your help, we can change kids’ health to change the future.