Calendar of Events

Send Smiles to Children in Hospitals this Holiday Season!

Did you know that the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) delivered 848 Oliver® the Bear plush toys and 251 Grins to Go® activity bags last year to kids who were hospitalized?

These gifts brought joy to not just ONE but TWO children! While one child in a hospital received a healthy dose of laughter and inspiration from the Grins² gift, these contributions also helped a second child receive the medical treatment they need through a UHCCF medical grant.

This holiday season, you can help the UHCCF team continue to deliver a dose of smiles. You can purchase any UHCCF product and have it delivered to one of the participating organizations as part of the Grins² program. It's the easiest way to make two kids feel great when they need it most.

Together, we really DO change lives!

Hope for the Holidays 2021

Remember the excitement you felt receiving your holiday catalog in the mail as a child? Well, it’s back!

UHCCF presents the Hope for the Holidays Wish Book! We invite you to flip through the pages and discover all the unique online shopping experiences, programs, and partners to help you find gifts for everyone on your list! A portion of the proceeds from each purchase will help fund UHCCF medical grants for children across the United States.

Let’s make spirits brighter for all!

FROSTY FAT 2022

Bundle up and come experience a fun-filled wintry day riding fat-tire bikes in the snow or cheering on riders while supporting a great cause. Join fellow riders and friends for the 6^th Annual UHCCF Frosty Fat Tire Festival at Tanadoona on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Ride a groomed circuit around the scenic grounds of Tanadoona as many times as you can to raise money to fund UHCCF medical grants for children in need. Want to ride but don’t own your own fat tire bike? No worries, we will have a limited number of bikes on site so register early as availability is on a “first come first served” basis.

We are excited to announce the event is returning to Tanadoona, located on the shores of Lake Minnewashta in Excelsior, MN,  for the 6^th Annual Frosty Fat Tire Winter Festival. Tanadoona boasts fantastic outdoor amenities such as covered dining pavilions, an outdoor fireplace, newly developed/modern event and indoor banquet facilities, and grounds for an amazing bike course. Since Tanadoona encompasses 103 acres, this provides an ideal setting for plenty of room to social distance but yet still have a fantastic experience with friends and family.?

The event includes:

-  Chili lunch buffet
-  Frosty Fat pom or skull hat for completing five or more laps
-  Commemorative Frosty Fat bib
-  Frosty Fat crewneck sweatshirt
-  Outdoor patio with fireplace
-  Indoor and outdoor bars featuring Bloody Mary's and Hot Toddy's
-  Opportunity to meet a UHCCF grant recipient family
-  Bucket raffle and bingo
-  Prizes for riders completing the most laps and top fundraiser
-  Complimentary fat tire bikes available for use*

Planning on coming with a group of friends? The option to bike share is available. While a friend is riding the bike, you can cheer them on, warm up at a warming station, or grab a drink. Please note: if you’re planning on coming solo and would still like to bike share, you will be paired up with other solo riders willing to share.

Please note there is a $50 non-refundable fee to register for this event. This registration fee will apply towards your minimum fundraising goal of $500 which must be raised by Thursday, February 3, 2022. Planning to bring your own cheering squad? Each additional guest is $50, they simply register on this site to secure their spot.

“The safety of guests is of utmost priority to UHCCF and we are committed to doing all we can to assure an enjoyable, safe event for all. UHCCF will adhere to state guidelines on gatherings and is partnering with our venue to apply appropriate safety and health precautions around social distancing and food service. We appreciate your continued support.”