Children’s Miracle Network at KU Medical Center

Four Times the Fun! 

There are few things in life more exciting than finding out you are expecting your first child. The same went for Megan and Justin Griffith when they learned they were going to be parents. Excited and nervous, they knew their lives would never be the same – and they were not wrong!

Both with a history of multiples in their families, Megan and Justin knew that having twins was a real possibility.  Leading up to their first ultrasound, family and friends even joked with them that they thought they would have twins.  When the day arrived where they would see their baby for the first time on that sonogram screen, there were no words when the technician began to count babies.  1-2-3-4!  FOUR BABIES! Megan and Justin were going to be the proud parents of quadruplets. They were stunned because this happened spontaneously, with no fertility help whatsoever, which is very rare.

They were immediately referred to KU Medical Center for prenatal care and monitoring and to begin to plan with the hospital for when the babies would arrive. It was a stressful pregnancy with a variety of complications along the way, but at 23 weeks, Megan was admitted to the hospital and on April 19, 2024, at 27 weeks, the babies were born.  They were all so tiny:

Lincoln – 2 lb, 4.8 oz

Sage – 2 lb, 1.9 oz

Dawson – 2 lb, 0.1 oz

Graham – 1 lb, 11.5 oz

The babies spent more than 3 months in the NICU at KU Medical Center. During that time, the Angel Eye cameras that CMN funded in the NICU helped keep their family involved in the daily care of each of the babies.  They were even able to have the quads at their own baby shower – virtually, of course!

Today, the babies are 10 months old, rolling and scooting all over and developing their own little personalities.  Thanks to an army of family and friends, Megan and Justin are enjoying every moment with their precious little miracles!

Unity One Credit Union Supports Local Kids with $5,000 Donation

We are incredibly grateful to Unity One Credit Union for their generous $5,000 donation to Children's Miracle Network at KU Medical Center, raised through their Friday dress-down jeans day fundraiser. Representatives also toured the hospital to see firsthand the impact of their support. Thank you, Unity One Credit Union, for making a difference!

Grazie, Sarpino's Pizzeria

After a long break, our friends at Sarpino’s Pizzeria brought back their delicious Miracle Pizza Campaign which featured pizzas specifically made by our very own CMN Miracle kids. During the month of December, these specialty pizzas were added to the Sarpino’s menu, and they were a hit!  Over 900 CMN Miracle Pizzas were sold and $3,000 was raised for KU Medical Center! Obviously, Sarpino’s has some future chefs in the making and our miracle kids agree!

Not only does Sarpino’s support CMN through fundraising campaigns but every month they donate pizzas to our pediatric patients and staff. This has been a seven-year tradition and one that brings many smiles and happiness throughout the hospital. We are extremely grateful for their ongoing generosity.

KC Wheel's First Charitable Partnership Benefits CMN

We were honored to be the first charitable partner of the KC Wheel, helping to raise awareness and support for Children’s Miracle Network at KU Medical Center. Through this special fundraiser, a portion of proceeds from each Spin & Swing Combo Pack sold was donated to CMN.

Through this special fundraiser, a portion of proceeds from each Spin & Swing Combo Pack sold was donated to CMN. In addition, the KC Wheel also donated $1 for every commemorative souvenir photo purchased featuring a custom background designed by one of our Miracle Kids, Selah, who is served at KU Medical Center. We are grateful to the KC Wheel for their generosity and commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community!