Greenville, N.C. – The Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Celebration Broadcast returns May 29 and May 31, continuing a longtime tradition of sharing inspiring stories of hope, healing and resilience from children treated at James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center. Each story highlights the extraordinary care provided to thousands of children and families across eastern North Carolina every year.
“Behind every miracle story is a child, a family and a team of providers and caregivers working together through some of life’s most difficult moments,” said Elise Ironmonger, director of programs for the ECU Health Foundation. “This broadcast celebrates those journeys and the generosity that helps make exceptional care possible. Every child featured during the broadcast represents countless other children whose lives have been changed forever because of the generosity of our community. We’re honored to share these stories and invite viewers to join us in our 41st year of Making Big Change for All Kids!”
The 2026 CMN Celebration Broadcast will air on longtime partner WITN from 8-11 p.m. Friday, May 29, and 6-11 a.m. Sunday, May 31.
Throughout the broadcast, viewers will see firsthand how donations to Children’s Miracle Network support programs, services and equipment that help children receive the highest level of care close to home. Every story demonstrates the lasting impact philanthropy has on local children and families.
This year’s miracle children and stories will include:
- Preston Billiar, Age 4
- Stella Fleming, Age 14
- Roman Jackson, Age 3
- Wyatt Mitchell, Age 8
- Mille Mae Paramore, Age 7 months
- Fendi Perry, Age 6
- Rawlings Warren, Age 1
The 2026 broadcast will spotlight the exceptional care delivered each day at Maynard Children’s Hospital while celebrating the hope and healing made possible by generous community support. Thanks to donors across eastern North Carolina, thousands of children receive the specialized medical care they need each year. With continued support, the team at Maynard Children’s Hospital can ensure every child receives the best care possible today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
The local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising program is staffed and supported by the ECU Health Foundation, a non-profit charitable corporation that serves as the custodian for all financial gifts and bequests to ECU Health and the colleges and schools of the health sciences at East Carolina University. The ECU Health Foundation oversees allocation of all donated funds. To donate, please call 1-800-673-5437 or visit givetocmn.com.