Month-long campaign raises essential funds for only Children’s Miracle Network hospital in Southwest Florida
May 1, 2026 — Costco shoppers across Southwest Florida can support Golisano Children’s Hospital, the only Children’s Miracle Network hospital between Tampa and Miami, during the retailer’s annual May is for Miracles campaign.
From May 1–31, Costco members shopping at locations in Fort Myers, Naples, and Estero are invited to round up their purchases or make a donation at checkout. All funds raised will benefit children receiving care locally at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
As the sole Children’s Miracle Network hospital serving Southwest Florida, Golisano Children’s Hospital provides specialized pediatric care to children throughout the region. Contributions through Children’s Miracle Network campaigns help fund critical services, advanced medical equipment, and specialty programs not typically covered by insurance.
In 2025, the three Southwest Florida Costco locations raised more than $237,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital. Since 2020, local Costco fundraising efforts have generated nearly $1.4 million to support pediatric care. Costco also matches a portion of every donation, increasing the impact of each contribution.
“Children’s Miracle Network funding helps us respond to our most immediate needs and ensure pediatric care is available close to home,” said Toni Primeaux, program director of Children’s Miracle Network for Lee Health Foundation. “Partnerships like Costco’s are critical to serving families in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties with lifesaving care.”
Donations from the May is for Miracles campaign support areas of greatest need, including neonatal care, pediatric emergency services, and specialty programs at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
To date, Costco Wholesale has raised more than $690 million through its annual May campaign to support children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada. Shoppers can participate by making a donation at checkout throughout the month of May at participating Costco locations.
About Golisano Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital, founded in 1994, is Southwest Florida’s only children’s hospital and is nationally recognized for its pediatric care. Ranked as a six-time Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, Golisano is the first hospital in Florida and second in the nation to be designated a Certified Autism Center™ by IBCCES and is recognized as a Center of Excellence in Pediatric Sedation by the Society for Pediatric Sedation. Golisano Children’s Hospital serves 45,000+ patients every year in relation to 30+ specialty pediatric services such as cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics and more. Lee Health opened the current hospital building in May 2017 which offers 135-beds and includes comprehensive pediatric services such as a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, hematology-oncology unit, Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, and Level II and Level III NICU with 70 private rooms. For more information, visit GoGolisano.org.
About Children’s Miracle Network
For more than 40 years, Children’s Miracle Network® has been a symbol of hope, elevating possibilities for every child in need of care. As the leading charity impacting children’s health, we unite people, partners, and programs to raise urgently needed funds for children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. Wherever you see our iconic balloon, you’ll find donors, corporate partners and fundraising programs joining forces to help hospitals meet their most critical needs, from life-saving treatments and advanced equipment to innovative research and family support. Every dollar raised supports the local children’s hospital, bringing brighter futures within reach for all kids.
