Champion, Ella Grace, represents UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital during 34th Annual 7-Eleven Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner

For more than 30 years, 7-Eleven, Inc. has supported Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. One of the ways they have helped raise funds and awareness to change kids’ health has been through their annual Miracle Tournament & Celebration Dinner, benefitting member children’s hospitals across the U.S.

This year, more than 600 supporters – including 7-Eleven, Inc. Franchise Owners, vendors, suppliers and employees – came together to raise funds and celebrate the children who benefit directly from donations to CMN Hospitals. More than 50 Champion Children and their families – each representing their local member children’s hospital – were on hand to engage with attendees, share their incredible journeys and take part in the fun and festivities.

One of those children was Ella Grace, the 2025 CMN Hospitals Champion for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.

Ella Grace’s journey began with a mysterious limp, leading to a four-year search for answers. Multiple surgeries and misdiagnoses left her family feeling lost. After finally getting a one-in-a-million diagnosis of Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO), she was relieved to hear that UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital could provide what she needed for her rare bone disease. Though incurable, the hospital’s specialized care and treatment plan brought stability and progress. Today, Ella Grace is empowered, facing her challenges with resilience and finding comfort in the hospital’s warm embrace.

A highlight of the event each year is the inspirational Champion Children Parade and medal ceremony held during the Celebration Dinner. 

During this, Ella Grace and her family had the opportunity to connect with Primo Brands, one of the generous sponsors of the event and her family’s paired team for the event.

Thanks to the generous support of suppliers, vendors and business partners, this year’s event raised more than $3 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since 1991, the company has raised more than $200 million for CMN Hospitals. These funds help provide what’s needed most—lifesaving treatments, groundbreaking research and financial support for families. With your help, we can ensure children live healthy, fulfilling lives. Fostering the inventors, artists, leaders and families of tomorrow.

“For 34 years, 7-Eleven Inc.’s unwavering support has been vital to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals,” said Aimee J. Daily, Ph.D., President & CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “This Miracle Tournament, fueled by generous sponsors and vendors, and the collective spirit of the entire 7-Eleven, Inc. family, empowers us to provide crucial support for children’s healthcare. We were also honored to include 50 member hospitals and their Champion families, showcasing the local impact of these vital funds. This enduring partnership is key to changing kids’ health and building a brighter future.”