UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2026 Mediathon Raises $193,761 to Support Children’s Care in Siouxland
Siouxland went above and beyond for local children during the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2026 Mediathon event from May 5 through May 7. The three-day event was broadcast live on KTIV and Powell Broadcasting radio stations as the community rallied to support local kids. Together, donors, sponsors and supporters raised an incredible $193,761 – surpassing last year’s total of $138,765.
“Because of the incredible generosity of Siouxland, we didn’t just reach our goal – we topped it in an extremely powerful way,” says Stacey Selk, director of the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network. “Every dollar raised represents hope and healing for local children and this year’s success is a true reflection of what’s possible when our community comes together to support our kids.”
This year’s event featured stories of Siouxland children and families whose lives have been impacted by Children’s Miracle Network funding, shared by this year’s media partners. The event also included the annual basket raffle, where 55 creative baskets were available to win by purchasing raffle tickets at $1 each. Many of the baskets were donated by UnityPoint Health employees and departments, with more than 25,000 raffle tickets sold.
The generosity of the Siouxland community helps support more than 48,000 pediatric visits each year, with 100% of Mediathon funds staying local. This year’s funds will help provide supplies and toys for the emergency department, a new tomato chair for pediatric outpatient therapy, breastfeeding supplies for the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Baby Weigh Clinic and much more.
Mediathon was sponsored by the following: Title Sponsor: Scheels; Miracle Maker Day Sponsors: Empirical Foods, Siouxland OBGYN, State Steel; Power Hour Sponsors: CMBA Architects, CW Suter, Great Southern Bank, Great West, An Ole Republic Company, Mpire Heating & Cooling, Wilson Trailer; Family Moment Sponsors: AC & R Specialists, Delta Dental Foundation, Dunwell, LLC, Hy-Vee, ImOn, Jebro, McDonalds of Siouxland, PepsiCo of Siouxland, Pierce St. Same Day Surgery, Sterk Financial Services, Sunnybrook Dental, Toben Electric, Woodhouse Auto Family; Giggle Break Sponsors: Century 21 Pro Link, Kalins Indoor Comfort, Security National Bank.
Donations are still being accepted for the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2026 Mediathon event. To donate, text CMN26 to 34984 or call 712-279-3900.