Branson Bowling Helps Raise Over $81,000 for Local Children Through 2026 CMN Radiothon
The smooth, memorable sounds of heavy balls and the thwacking of pins mixed nicely with the background music and the joyous chatter amongst guests at the 2026 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Radiothon event held at Branson Bowling. Now, on its third year, the CMN Fundraiser proved once again that charitable giving, helping children in need, and having a little fun can be successful. To help raise more funds for CMN Radiothon, Branson Bowling hosted a two-day event that offered 100% donations of all concession sales, free bowling and free shoe rentals encouraging those present to make a donation to The CMN in return. Although donations were'n’t required, most in attendance were charitable and giving, adding to the success of the radiothon/bowling event.
There was fun to be had with all the bowlers and large groups that came to show support for local CMN kids as well as bond with the Branson community. Local, Branson Radio stations were also an integral part of the success of this three-years strong event, including Legends 106.3 (KRZK) that was on-site at Branson Bowling for both days of the event. Many bowlers/donors were featured On-Air as friendly interviews were conducted throughout each day; the little kids’ responses were some of the best making many listeners awe and chuckle.
The event had a successful outpouring of giving by the local community and visitors to Branson through the Legends 106.3 and Branson Bowling’s websitesas well as many phone in donations to the stations designated lines. This year’s total amount of giving during the event: $81,776. making the three-year total for $243,700. On behalf of Branson Bowling, Legends 106.3, and The CMN Ambassadors, please accept a Huge Thank You to all of the individual and corporate donors that helped go above-and-beyond with helping children in need in the Branson community.
This year's campaign also features former Children's Miracle Network patient and actor and comedian Adam Devine, whose personal story reminds supporters why events like the 2026 CMN Radiothon matter. At age 11, Devine was critically injured after being struck by a concrete truck and endured more than 25 surgeries during his recovery. Today, he champions CMN's Health For All Kids Impact Pledge, a campaign to raise $1 billion for children's healthcare. In the CMN article, Children's Miracle Network Sets Bold $1 Billion Fundraising Goal to Advance Children's Healthcare in Local Communities, Devine reflects on his own experience: "I know what it's like to spend years of your childhood in a hospital... kids deserve more." (CMN.org)
“…I personally understand that we need to do more, so hospitals can do more, because kids deserve more.”
—-A. Devine
Doing more is something all people should strive for in these trying times. It’s the feelings of community support and helping others that drives those to donate their time and funds. It is essential to help the younger generations survive and prosper. Helping this generation along the way can help us all thrive with more connectivity and fulfillment while truly making our communities grow while aiding children in their struggles.
The success of this year's Radiothon proved once again that the Branson community shows up when local children need help. Branson Bowling is proud to be part of that tradition.
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