Season of Hope 2026

 

Join us for the 32nd Annual Season of Hope Radiothon!

Each year, the Season of Hope Radiothon shines a spotlight on the life-changing care provided at Duke Children’s. The event's signature MIX 101.5 broadcast features patients, families, and providers sharing heartfelt stories of resilience, hope, and healing, showcasing the world-class, compassionate care made possible through donor support.

Over $21M raised for the kids at Duke Children’s over the past 32 years. And you make it possible! 

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Become a Hero for Hope! 

Every new donor who joins our monthly sustainer program during the Season of Hope provides hope to children. We invite you to give hope all year long by becoming a Hero for Hope with a monthly ongoing gift to Duke Children's! 

Your monthly gift means lasting impact. Set up an ongoing recurring credit card payment for any dollar amount. Your recurring gift will provide sustaining and foundational revenue that will help our patients every day.

Become a Hero for Hope!

Bella and Gio stand in front of the pink elevators at Duke Children's

Make an Impact! 

During certain hours of the MIX 101.5 broadcast, all funds raised will be directed towards specific areas of impact at Duke Children’s. These impact hours will provide funding for tangible needs to support patients and their families, as well as provide tools for clinical teams to provide the best care possible. Below were our Impact Hours. 

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2026 Impact Hours

  • We are working on the schedule! Check back soon!
Impact Hourse

Get Involved! Fundraise and Share! 

Create your own online fundraising page! Supporting Duke Children’s Season of Hope is easy! Simply sign up using our online fundraising platform, personalize your page with photos and why YOU are fundraising, and share it with friends, family, and your community. All donations made through your page directly benefit Duke Children’s Season of Hope.

Host an event! Fundraising events can be as big or small as you’d like! From bake sales and car washes to game nights, school dress-down days, and holiday gatherings, there are endless ways to get creative and support Duke Children’s. You can even create an online fundraising page for your event to make collecting donations easy!

Need some inspiration? Check out our Season of Hope Fundraising Toolkit for helpful tips, creative ideas, and resources to make your fundraiser a success!

If you have questions or need assistance with your fundraising efforts for the 2026 Season of Hope, please contact Nicole Campbell at nicole.campbell@duke.edu.

Macon at the CHC

Visit the Duke Children's Boutique

Duke Children's Merchandise

The Duke Children's Boutique is open during Radiothon! 

Shop the Duke Children’s Boutique, sponsored by Cigna Healthcare, during the MIX 101.5 Radiothon on December 8–9 and show your support for Duke Children’s! Browse exclusive merchandise with proceeds supporting Duke Children’s and its mission to provide exceptional care to children and families.

 

Pre-Order Pickup Schedule

  • December 1: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | DCT, First Floor near Starbucks
  • December 7: 1:00–4:00 p.m. | CHC Lobby
  • December 8: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | CHC Lobby
  • December 9: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | CHC Lobby

 

Shop In Person During Radiothon

  • December 8: CHC, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | DCT, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • December 9: CHC, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | DCT, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

 

Please Note: Pre-orders must be picked up during one of the designated pickup dates and times listed above. All merchandise sales are final; no refunds will be available.

Thank you to our 2026 Season of Hope sponsors! 

Please contact Megan Shirley at megan.shirley@duke.edu if you are interested in sponsoring the Season of Hope! 

Season of Hope Presenting Sponsor

Nex Playground Logo

   

Check Presentation Celebration Sponsor

Epcon

Giving Tuesday Match Challenge Sponsor

The Harrison Family

Teddy Bear Express Sponsor

Hoffman

Duke Children’s Boutique Sponsor

Cigna Logo

Volunteer Experience Sponsor

Pinnacle Financial Partners Logo

Champion of Hope

Johnson Hyundai of Apex Logo

Spirit of Hope

Duke Hospital AuxiliaryFirst Security Service.       Ontic Logo   

Sound of Hope

 ameritas. Resolute.  Robins & Morton.  Ruppert Logo.  Starr Logo

Helping Hand Community Supporters

Wegmans Chicken Salad Chick.  Eno Animal Hospita.  ButterballGregory Poole.  Jolly RaleighNothing BundtUtzBailey LogoWine & DesignSassool


More Than 30 Years Of Radiothon. 
Help Make This One The Best!

 

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Play Video Radiothon 2025 recap

The Season of Hope and the 31st annual MIX 101.5 Radiothon raised $471,101.29 for Duke Children's! Thank you to our whole community for their unbelievable support for Duke Children's!

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Watch Interviews from 2025

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View Stories from 2025

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A gift to Duke Children’s during the Season of Hope is the gift of hope to a family that needs it. Get involved during this time of giving to help others.

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