How to fundraise for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital: Turning your passion into impact in South Carolina

Marianna McGaha
August 14, 2025
Photo by Kate Crosby Photography

When you fundraise for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, part of MUSC Children’s Health, you help children across South Carolina get the world-class care they deserve, close to home.

The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the state recognized by U.S. News & World Report in multiple specialties. Our Heart Center is ranked No. 2 in the nation for pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery, with outcomes among the best in the country.

Your support helps make this possible, ensuring families from every corner of South Carolina can turn to MUSC in their most challenging moments.

Why fundraise for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital?

As part of South Carolina’s only academic health system, MUSC Children’s Health brings together expert care, innovative research and family-centered support. When you fundraise, you help:

  • Expand access to nationally ranked care. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked for excellence in specialties like Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Nephrology, GI Surgery and Cancer.

  • Support children in your community. Every dollar raised stays in South Carolina.

  • Advance pediatric research. Through the MUSC Darby Children’s Research Institute, scientists are improving care for children with rare and complex conditions.

  • Provide care for the whole family. From couplet-care rooms in the Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion to the state’s largest Level IV NICU, we support families every step of the way.

Learn more about giving to MUSC Children’s Health.

Ways to fundraise for the children’s hospital

You don’t need professional fundraising experience or a big event budget to make a meaningful impact. Here are some easy ways to get started:

  1. Dedicate a special occasion

    Celebrate your birthday, anniversary or milestone by inviting friends and family to donate to the children’s hospital in your honor.

  2. Launch an online fundraiser

    With just a few clicks, you can share your story, set a goal and start collecting donations – no event planning required. Start your online fundraiser now

  3. Host a fundraising event

    From bake sales and yard sales to neighborhood walks and trivia nights, small gatherings can raise big support. Plan your own fundraising event

  4. Join an MUSC Children’s Hospital event or team

    Prefer something already organized? Participate in one of our signature events to connect with others who share your passion. See upcoming fundraising events

Resources to help you succeed

Looking for ideas, templates or inspiration? The MUSC Fundraising Resource Hub offers tools to make your efforts easier and more effective:

See how others are changing what’s possible for children – and how you can, too.

Your impact starts here

Start fundraising today and help change what’s possible for South Carolina’s children. Together, we can create healthier futures and stronger communities.

Start fundraising for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital

About the Author

Marianna McGaha