Get Involved
Around Town
Around Town is the best way to stay informed on upcoming events and the many community partnerships Dell Children’s has in place to support our tiny patients and their families. In addition to events, you can find out about ways to shop with a purpose whether it’s filling up your gas tank at the neighborhood Circle K, picking up groceries at Walmart or Costco, or purchasing a piece of jewelry at Kendra Scott. Stay in the know and learn about all the ways you can help our wonderful Austin community in supporting Dell Children’s so we’re here when you need us most.
Interested in becoming a Dell Children’s Community Champions partner? Get in touch with us…we want to hear from you!
ROUNDUP APP
RoundUp App
Have you heard of the RoundUp App? It’s a quick and easy way to support Dell Children’s through your everyday purchases. You simply create your account, link your cards, and begin making an impact for local kids! The extra change from each transaction you make will be “rounded up” and donated every month to Dell Children’s! It’s that easy and you can set it to not exceed a certain amount or make sure you donate a minimum amount – it’s all up to you! What are you waiting for?
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
P Terry’s
Saturday June 12th – 100% of profits from all P Terry’s locations will be donated to Dell Children’s! We are proud to be a 2021 Give Back Day partner and invite everyone to visit their neighborhood P Terry’s for some delicious burgers, fries and milkshakes in support of the kids and families at Dell Children’s. Thank you, P Terry’s!
The Challenge for Shelby Bean
Shelby Paige Bean, 28 years old, died tragically in a car wreck on June 25th 2020 in Austin, Texas. At the time of her passing, Shelby was employed with Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, working in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Shelby loved medicine and really enjoyed Pediatrics. She had an enormous heart for helping anyone in need. Beginning on June 15, 2021 in honor of Shelby and her life, her sister Katie Bean and brother in law Michael Atchley are facilitating the Inaugural Shelby Bean 10-day Challenge Fundraiser. Visit supportdellchildrens.org/shelbybean to learn the details of the challenge and how you can follow along!
Dairy Queen
It’s summer time and that means our friends at Dairy Queen are busy making sweet treats and fundraising for Dell Children’s! Stop by your neighborhood DQ and get a miracle balloon icon with your blizzard – 100% of funds raised stay right here in Austin to help ensure local kids can get the care they need in their own backyard. Donate now through July 31st.
Walmart | Sam’s Club
Associates at all Austin area Walmarts and Sam’s Clubs will be raising critical funds for the kids at Dell Children’s from June 28th through July 25th. As you stock up on all your household needs this summer, take a moment to donate in support of the kids at the register. Whether it is with your in person cashier or at the self checkout stand, you have the chance to give a little and help a lot!
THANK YOU
KFC
Thank you Central Texas KFC partners for raising an incredible $34,570.24 for the kids and families at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Coupon Book sales this spring benefited Dell Children’s 100% and these critical funds will help to ensure that no family has to leave Austin to get the care they need for their child, no matter the diagnosis. Thank you KFC and the Central Texas community for showing up for the kids!
Nate Boyer’s Running with Heart for his First Marathon
A heartfelt thank you to Nate Boyer and his incredible efforts in a solo run of the 26.2 mile Austin Marathon route on Valentine’s Day raising over $20,000 for Dell Children’s Heart Program. We are also especially grateful for the Moody Foundation matching funds that helped us reach this total. Thank you and congratulations to everyone who helped to make this a success for the kids!
