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2014 ANNUAL REPORT

We Are Heroes United.

KATELYN,AGE 8

Read her story, and others inside!

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Thank You To All Our Heroes. We are once again very pleased to report that the UnitedHealthcare

Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) had an incredible year of growth and

giving. We surpassed many of our goals and awarded more medical grants

to deserving children than ever before. In total, UHCCF approved 2,003

medical grants worth $5.4 million. That brings our total contribution since

2007 to over 9,000 grants valued at over $27 million! It’s an amazing

accomplishment. But, we’re just getting started.

As great as the numbers are, they only tell part of the story. In this Annual

Report, we’re excited to share the stories of several children who have

benefited from UHCCF. You will read about our grant recipients and how,

despite their medical conditions, all live very full lives. You will also get a

chance to learn more about new strategies we have launched to help the

Foundation grow.

2014 was an amazing year and we can’t wait to use that momentum to

grow our mission in 2015. We want to thank our national and regional board

members, staff and numerous volunteers, who give selflessly throughout

the year to UHCCF in support of these wonderful children and their

families. You truly are heroes.

Matt PetersonMATT PETERSONPresident, UHCCF

Jack WickensJACK WICKENSChairman, UHCCF Board of Directors

MATT PETERSON

JACK WICKENS

MATT PETERSON President

GAYLE WOODIS Executive Director

DAVID HARVEY Treasurer

TERI HOVSEPIAN Assistant Treasurer

AMY SCHNEIDER Legal Counsel and Secretary

KATHY BOATWRIGHT Communications

WILL HOLMAN Public Relations

JANELLE DAHMEN Grant Manager

CHRISTA GRANLUND Grant Manager

TRISHA ZELLER Grant Manager

CURRENT UHCCF OFFICERS AND NATIONAL TEAM


Sophie Amer Brenda Arndt Maria Daniele-PomponioTrish DrewesElaine ElliottJeanette HagerChris KairJill KaneAmy MattsonDruanne McGrawJeff MeyerhoferNik MistryJon MurrayDenise Nelson Scott OttoSteve ParsonsDerek WallingPam Wysocki

2014 Other Essential Support

2014 Regional Board Members

Tom BarberaDavid HefnerJeannine RivetDavid WichmannJack Wickens

National Board Members

Where Are They

Now?

IsabellaWhether swimming, swinging or boating, you can find

Isabella with a smile on her face, especially when she

gets to drive the boat! In school, you can find her

enjoying her favorite subjects, reading and math, and

socializing with her friends.

Isabella has a genetic metabolic disorder with

developmental delays of her motor system and

processing. Doctors recommended speech, physical,

occupational, metabolic specialist and psychiatrist

visits. Isabella’s UHCCF grant assisted with the expense

of these treatments and, ever since, she has shown

incredible improvement.

These days, she is able to walk on her own, no longer

needing a wheelchair at school. Since receiving her

grant, Isabella has also seen great improvements in her

speech, allowing her to more confidently join in on the

conversation with her peers. Way to go, Isabella!

Luke Anderson Wendy ArnoneBob BishopRobert HeinemeyerJeanette PfotenhauerGreg RaifmanJennifer RobertsJim ShmerlingChris Stanley, M.D.

WEST Jeffrey Cooper, M.D. Michell FullerJodi HaleDavid HenaultJeff Hirschfield, M.D.Nancy HumbertPatty KubusDan OhmanBeth Rubio

SOUTHEAST

Bill GoldenBob HartCraig HasdayJim HellmuthEllen KelsayElizabeth Lange, M.D.Jeff Schor, M.D.Diane Souza

NORTHEASTJohn BievenourTerence Joiner, M.D.Nidhi Koul, M.D. Tom NicolJanet OlszewskiSandy OxleyClaude Prestidge, M.D. Kathryn Sullivan

CENTRAL


450grants

591grants

451grants

787grants

1,248grants

$1.3M$1.7M

$1.5M

$2.6M

$3.6M

$4.1M

2007 2008 2010 2011 2012

grants1,366

$5.6M

2013 2014

1,753grants

$5.4M

2,003grants

2009

Rising To The ChallengeImpacting lives one medical grant at a time.

In 2014, we raised the bar – literally. UHCCF approved 2,003

medical grants worth $5.4 million. This was made possible through individual donations, corporate

contributions, our amazing fundraising events and sales of our ever-expanding line of

merchandise. And, as you can see in the chart, the impact is being

felt across the country.

GRANT HISTORY

WEST1,729 Grants$3,655,507

CENTRAL3,799 Grants$12,490,644

SOUTHEAST2,371 Grants$6,854,686

NORTHEAST1,195 Grants$4,117,628

TOTAL 9,094 GRANTS

$27,118,465* *As of 4/19/15

for which grants were awarded in 2014Applied behavior analysis

(ABA) therapy

Durable medical equipment

Growth hormone therapy

Hearing aids

Insulin and diabetes supplies

Occupational therapy

Orthotics

Physical therapy

Speech therapy

for which grant recipients were subscribed in 2014Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Coventry Health Care

Harvard Pilgrim

Humana

Kaiser Permanante

Medical Mutual

SelectHealth

TRICARE

UnitedHealthcare

for which grants were awarded in 2014Autism

Cerebral palsy

Cleft lip and palate

Cystic Fibrosis

Diabetes

Down syndrome

Hearing loss

Plagiocephaly

Speech disorder

2014

JACK,AGE 6

TOP INSURANCE CARRIERS

TOP MEDICAL TREATMENTS

TOP MEDICAL CONDITIONS


OUR 10,000TH GRANT!We don’t yet know who the child will be or how

their life will be impacted. What we do know is

that it will serve as an exciting benchmark for

UHCCF and a reason to look back and thank

all the amazing children (some of whom are

now actually entering adulthood) and families

who have welcomed us into their lives. And we

also thank everyone who has helped make this

accomplishment possible. That 10,000th grant

will represent over $30 million in support.

As a way to mark the occasion, we’ll be sharing

some success stories – both past and present

– within the pages of this Annual Report. Get to

know our grant recipients and be inspired to help

make more stories like theirs possible.

HEROES AMONG US

The UnitedHealth Group Employee Giving

Campaign activity kicked off in September,

reaching over 100,000 employees. The

Giving Campaign allows the Foundation to

share its story and make a direct connection

with the greater UnitedHealth Group family.

The campaign accounts for nearly two-thirds

of UHCCF grant funds each year. It is a vital

part of maintaining and growing the Foundation

– and the 2014 campaign was outstanding. More

than 9,100 UnitedHealth Group employees

pledged nearly $3.6 million to UHCCF, which

includes the UnitedHealth Group match. We are

incredibly grateful for the ongoing generosity of

UnitedHealth Group and its employees.

Success through the Employee Giving Campaign

ELSA,AGE 8

HERO SPOTLIGHT

KATELYN,AGE 8

A “triple threat” doesn’t even come close to describing this motivated girl. Eight-year-old Katelyn describes herself as a

dancer, singer, baseball player, gymnast and cheerleader.

There is no slowing her down – a far cry from when

she first came to the U.S. from China at the age of

four and could barely walk.

Katelyn’s cerebral palsy affects her gait, balance and vision. But, with the help of her first UHCCF

grant, she has been able to attend weekly physical

therapy, which helped her learn to walk, run,

gallop, hop and even balance on one leg.

Additional grants from UHCCF would help fund

an adaptive stroller and an eye surgery

to correct her vision issues.

Katelyn’s condition doesn’t stop her

from trying anything she wants and she

prides herself on the fact that she

never gives up. We can’t wait to see

what she takeson next!

GO ON. BE A HERO.

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Delivering Grins™ at Sales Pinnacle 2014.More than 230 of UnitedHealthcare’s top sales

executives and their guests met in Palm Springs,

California, in April to attend the Pinnacle Award event.

Attendees assembled and created over 300 Grins to

Go™ bags, part of the Delivering Grins™ program, for

children at area hospitals and shelters.

Each one of the bags would go on to help two different

children – the child that received the bag and a child

that would benefit through its proceeds. In total, the

program immediately benefited 600 children. Each bag

contained 14 gifts, including UHCCF’s new “Little Book

- Big Laughs” joke book and other games and toys

that brought a smile to the children at the Loma Linda

Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Mattel

Children’s Hospital at UCLA and Shelter from the

Storm organizations. A special thank you to all of the

wonderful volunteers who participated in assembling

the bags and made this happen!

Another extension of our Grins to Go™ bag has

been the successful launch of our corporate

team-building and philanthropic program

called Delivering Grins™.

Through fun, collaborative team-building

exercises, groups work together to fill bags, which

are then distributed to local children. It’s a great

way to give companies and other organizations an

opportunity to do something positive and highly

rewarding right in their own community.

DELIVERING GRINSTM

The Grins to Go™ gift bag has been a springboard to a number of exciting

new initiatives – and has brought a lot of joy into the lives of some

deserving children. Filled with popular toys and activities, each bag actually

brings smiles to two children. One child receives a dose of laughter and

inspiration through the gifts they find inside the bag. Another child will be

impacted through a UHCCF medical grant, made possible by the funds

raised by those who purchase the bag. One simple gift. Two very big smiles.

GRINS TO GOTM

Now This Will Make You Smile

Growing from the success of the Grins to Go™ bag, the Foundation

launched the Grins2 program in 2014. Working directly with a growing

network of healthcare facilities across the U.S., we’ve made it easy for

individuals or organizations to make a donation of our Grins to Go™ bags

directly to the children that need it most. Already, over 250 children’s

hospitals across the country are participating in this program, resulting

in nearly $9,300 for UHCCF. Learn how you can help us impact even more

children at UHCCF.org.

REACHING THOSE WHO NEED IT

LOMA LINDA SAYS “THANK YOU!”“Thank you from the bottom of our

hearts for the generous gifts you

provided for our pediatric patients.

The children loved their bags – packed

with wonderful surprises. The joke

books are so much fun. We know that

laughter is like medicine. You have

blessed our kids with your gifts!”

Gratefully,LOMA LINDA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

“Thank you for the backpack of stuff.

I liked the stuffed dog!”

FROM ROSE

“My daughter loves the joke book,

sketchpad, markers and the ‘create

a story.’ It will give us hours of fun.”

MOTHER OF RECIPIENT

Fun. It’s in the bag.

Grins2 Program launches.

Helping local companies impact kids in their community.


The Fifth Annual UHCCF Golf Classic

was held at the Hazeltine National Golf

Club in Chaska, Minnesota, on August 4

and raised approximately $1.25 million

in funds for the Foundation. Two UHCCF

grant families and more than 400 people

participated in the fun, including two

flights of golf, silent and live auctions, and

many other activities. Julie Nelson, news

anchor from KARE11, and Amy Hockert,

Editor-in-Chief of BringMeTheNews,

emceed the event. Two of our grant

recipients, Jayden and Morgan, were the

guests of honor and led the way as our

brave grantee heroes.

UHCCF Golf Classic Guest of Honor

Jayden was diagnosed with a sinus venosus ASD and

partial anomalous pulmonary venous return at birth.

The UHCCF grant assisted with Jayden’s heart surgery

and has helped offer him a better quality of life. A little

boy with a great personality and sense of humor, his

energy level has soared. His doctor said he will

“go places.” We think so, too!

JAYDEN, AGE 8,WITH KEVIN RUTH

UHCCF Heroes Swing Into ActionIn 2014, several UHCCF events brought out some big golf shots and even bigger fundraising numbers.

Each year, these events have proven to be some of our most successful ways to raise funds for the

Foundation, and this year was no exception. Read about a few of the highlights from each location.

Superstars were on hand at the UHCCF Golf Classic at Manor Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, on

September 8, hosted by Kevin Ruth and team. The list of participants included Washington Redskins

Hall of Famer Charles Mann, Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders and many local and national business

leaders. But there was no bigger star in attendance than guest of honor, Jayden. When the day was

done, $85,000 had been raised to support future medical grants for children.

More than 180 golfers took to the links on September 29 for the Third Annual UHCCF “Day of Golf” at

the Lake of Isles Golf Course near Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut. The golfers raised $92,000, which

will go toward medical grants for children in the Northeast area.

Connecticut’s “A Day of Golf” Helps Children Live Healthier Lives

Another Record in Rockville – The UHCCF Golf Classic in Maryland

UHCCF Golf Classic - Minnesota

CHACE,AGE 9


The worlds of art, athletics and business came together on

October 24 at the IRONMAN® 70.3 Miami UnitedHealthcare

Corporate Challenge Reception, held at the internationally

acclaimed Miami pop artist Romero Britto’s gallery. Romero Britto

and four-time World Triathlon champion Leanda Cave put their

artistic and athletic talents together to create a one-of-a-kind

bike. Britto lent his artistic talents and designed the art graphics

on the frame of the bike that Cave rode in the 2014 IRONMAN®

World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, October 11. The bike was

auctioned off with the proceeds supporting UHCCF.

Each year, the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team selects one

important race on the schedule to honor a lucky grant recipient in

a special way. In 2014 that child was 9-year-old Chace, from Illinois.

He’s a brave young third grader who loves to spend time on his bike.

Chace’s medical grant from UHCCF has helped make the treatments

for his hormone deficiency possible.

As the team’s “Pro for the Day,” Chace received a full new “racing”

kit, including a bike, helmet, team jersey and other team gear so

that he could line up for the kids’ race in style! After an on-stage

interview with his proud mother, Chace received a front row call-up

in the men’s professional race, rolling out onto the starting line with

UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling stars Karl Menzies, Brad White, Hilton

Clarke, Adrian Hegyvary and Ken Hanson.

Pro for the Day with Cycling Team

One-of-a-Kind Bike Auctioned on Behalf of UHCCF We Are...

Heroes On BikesGoing the extra mile for children’s grants.

In August more than 60 riders from UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare and

Optum, along with key business partners and other UHCCF supporters, took park in

a 100-mile cycling ride in Minnesota, beginning in Eden Prairie. In just the third year

of this annual UHCCF Century Ride, the goal was to raise more than $175,000. They

managed to eclipse that by raising $200,000 toward future medical grants.

The UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team continues to deliver more smiles with

every mile. In addition to supporting UnitedHealthcare’s mission to help people live

healthier lives and increasing employee engagement, this internationally-ranked team

promotes and raises funds for UHCCF throughout the year at numerous races and

events and contributes a portion of their race winnings to the Foundation.

Even with the demands of professional cycling, the team continues to be

UnitedHealthcare’s health and wellness ambassadors to local communities, including

schools, children’s hospitals and community organizations across the nation. The

team made over 40 appearances for UnitedHealthcare in 2014, personally reaching

over 9,000 employees, community members and business partners.

The UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team

THE RIDE OF A CENTURY


These Heroes Are Having A Ball

The annual Rookie Club Bowling Fundraiser held in Atlanta was another great success!

UnitedHealthcare and the Atlanta Falcons teamed up to score big for UHCCF. Grant

recipient of honor, Jamese, was on hand to enjoy the festivities.

The friendly bowling competition was followed by a silent auction, raising money to

create more medical grants for kids like Jamese, whose UHCCF grant has assisted

with the expense of medication for her severe chronic asthma. Thanks to all the

UnitedHealthcare volunteers that made this amazing evening possible.

This past summer the Mercer Island, Washington, office held their Second Annual

“Kickin’ It for Kids” Kickball Tournament fundraiser for UHCCF, raising $15,000 for

the Foundation. UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual employees along with

community members came together for this fun event and are looking forward to

next year’s challenge.

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation shares insights on non-profit careers and

children’s medical grant programs.

Late in 2014, the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation was one of 74 organizations

that participated in the Great American Teach In program held at Tampa area schools.

As part of Clark Elementary’s Great American Teach In, UHCCF’s Druanne McGraw

shared insights about UHCCF and the important programs and services charity

organizations provide to local communities.

As part of the event, the third grade and special needs classes at Clark Elementary got

a chance to get their hands on a lot of the fun new books and toys offered by UHCCF.

JAMESE,AGE 10

Marissa Marissa became a UHCCF grant recipient when she was

fifteen. Born with Spina Bifida – a type of birth defect

called a neural tube defect, which occurs when the bones

of the spine (vertebrae) don’t form properly around

part of the baby’s spinal cord – Marissa never let her

medical condition stop her from doing what she loves…

participating in and excelling at sports. The UHCCF grant

made it possible for Marissa to receive a custom fit

sports wheelchair, which gave her the speed, agility and

confidence to play multiple sports.

Now an 18-year-old high school senior, Marissa is playing

wheelchair basketball at a college level and holds three

Minnesota State High School Wheelchair Track and Field

records, along with three National records. Twice, she

was selected by the USA Paralympic committee as a High

School All American for Track and Field. Marissa’s goal is

to make the USA Women’s Basketball Team and with her

relentless practice and determination, there is a good

chance she will make it in 2020.

Where Are They

Now?

Rookie Club Bowling Fundraiser - Georgia

Kickin’ It for Kids - Washington

The Great American Teach InCOMMUNITIES

THAT CARE


Exciting New Events Launching in 2015

Join us at one – or more – of the exciting events designed to entertain, inspire and raise millions of dollars toward children’s medical grants. Sip wine, swing a club or

pedal a bike at exclusive events at top destinations across the U.S. Our 2015/2016 events calendar is entirely new and features

returning events like our successful Century Ride and Golf Classics. We are also excited to kick off a brand new event series

partnership with Wine Women & Shoes.

For more information on how to attend any of these events or offer your support,

visit UHCCF.org/events today!

2015/2016 UHCCF EVENTS

May 1 Chicago, IL

Aug 28 Boston, MA

Sep 25 Austin, TX

Oct 9 Minneapolis, MN

Oct 30 New Orleans, LA

WINE WOMEN & SHOES

Aug 3 Chaska, MN Hazeltine

Oct 5 Norton, MA TPC Boston

Feb 22 Scottsdale, AZ (2016) TPC Scottsdale

UHCCF GOLF CLASSICS

June 13 Healdsburg, CA Velo & Vines Century Ride

Aug 2 Eden Prairie, MN Century Ride

CYCLING

New in 2015

Wine Women & ShoesWine Women & Shoes and UHCCF are

partnering to showcase five exclusive

fundraising events nationwide. The

events feature wine tasting, live and

silent auctions, a fashion and gift

marketplace, and a dinner program

which includes a fashion show.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wine tasting & appetizers

• Runway fashion show

• Fashion, accessory &

gift marketplace

• Gourmet dinner

• Silent & live auctions

• Prizes & giveaways

HERO SPOTLIGHT

NOAH,AGE 8

Noah is a very active eight-year-old who has

Down syndrome. Two grants from UHCCF

have helped Noah receive speech and

occupational therapy, helping him make great progress with his verbal

skills. He’s now tying his shoelaces and

buckling his belt on his own, boosting his

confidence level.

Friday is Noah’s best day of the week –

movie night with his mom. He also has a love for basketball.

LeBron James is his favorite player, and sometimes he

even introduces himself as Noah LeBron James.

He’s certainly “The King” in

our book.


HERO SPOTLIGHTAVA,AGE 11/2

Ava is an eighteen-month-old courageous and adventurous little girl who enjoys going out on walks and taking nature hikes with her mom and dad. However, Ava’s true passion is the slide – she lights up with glee whenever she sees one.

Ava was diagnosed with severe hearing loss and her UHCCF grant made it possible for her to receive hearing aids. Ava loves music and since she began using the hearing aids, she can now be heard singing nursery rhymes and even “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen. Keep on sliding and singing, Ava!

ASSETS 2014 2013Cash and cash equivalents $7,308,577 $7,717,141Contributions receivable, net 863,313 4,110,807Prepaid expenses 60,725 -Inventory 154,286 -TOTAL ASSETS $8,386,901 $11,827,948

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSAccounts and grants payable $1,924,281 $1,090,315Unrestricted net assets 6,462,620 10,737,633TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $8,386,901 $11,827,948

REVENUE 2014 2013Contribution revenue $1,243,184* $5,080,340Special event revenue, net of costs of direct benefit to donors of $251,435 and $557,182, respectively $1,266,899 $1,007,115Interest income 16,286 7,360Total Revenue $2,526,369 $6,094,815

EXPENSESProgram grants and services $5,611,367 $4,807,965Management and general 77,107 130,186Fundraising 1,112,908 523,802Total Expenses $6,801,382 $5,461,953

CHANGE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS (4,275,013) 632,862UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS - Beginning of Year 10,737,633 10,104,771UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS - END OF YEAR $6,462,620 $10,737,633

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation, Inc.

* In 2014, our primary source of revenue, the UnitedHealth Group Employee Giving Campaign, made changes to how employee giving is managed. These changes affected how UHCCF may recognize the revenue under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Even though overall UnitedHealth Group employee giving to UHCCF has remained consistent, recognized revenue for 2014 did see a one-time realignment. These reporting changes have not affected the cash inflows to UHCCF from UnitedHealth Group employees.


ORGANIZATION DONORS

Giving Circle

Compassion $5,000+AARP FoundationAARP ServicesAccenture LLPAdecco Group ServicesAltegra Health Operating CompanyAON Service CorporationAramarkBank of AmericaBest BuyBioscripC A TechnologiesCarecore National LLCCBS CorporationCDW DirectCentury LinkCharitybuzzCloverfields FoundationCognizant Us CorpConcord IncCT Hellmuth & Associates IncDatamaticsDigital InsuranceDorsey & WhitneyEMC CorporationEnterprise Consulting Solutions IncEssilor Of America IncFaegre Baker Daniels LLPFirstsource Transactions ServicesFiserv Solutions IncFresenius Medical Care CorporateGeneral Atlantic Service CompanyHealthmarketsHealthways IncHLM Management Co LLCHub InternationalJones Lang Lasalle AmericasJP Morgan ChaseJWTKBM GroupKinetic Concepts IncLabcorp Of AmericaLogisticare Solutions LLCMazda Foundation IncMazda North AmericaMCG Health IncMcgough Construction Company IncMedtronicMomentum Sports Group LLCMultiplan IncMyriad GeneticsMythicNew York Yankees FoundationOptum Services IncOptuminsightOptumRX

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Of AmericaEnglewood Hospital And

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Kindness $500+AMG BrickellBridgeport Hotel CompanyBrown & Brown Of FloridaCapital City Insurance Agency LLCChildren’s Health SystemsChildren’s Therapy Group IncClark DietrichDistinctive InsuranceEast Jefferson After Hours, Kenner LLCEast Jefferson After Hours, Metairie LLCFidelity CharitableFlorida Hospital Medical CenterGillette Childrens Specialty HealthcareHarvard Pilgrim Health CareLockton CompaniesMastercardMGBA IncPayPal Giving FundPreferred BenefitsProfessional Pensions IncRDSC Of MichiganRemeyewearRJB LLCSafilo USA IncSandy Spring BankSchaefer Financial Group IncSouth West Insurance Agency IncSouthern Farm BureauStaples Promotional ProductsThe Clay FirmThe Stratford Financial GroupThe Valley Hospital FoundationTR JonesUnited Way Greater Twin CitesUniversity Of AlabamaUSI SouthwestVerbal Beginnings IncVornado RealityW D & Associates IncZyloware Eyewear

Compassion $5,000+Alter, JeffBecker, JimColeman, DannetteCurtin, Mary J

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THANKSTo This Year’s

Heroes.


HERO SPOTLIGHTCHRISTIAN,AGE 2Two-year-old Christian can spend all day outside playing in the dirt, riding his power wheel, or just running around and exploring. He never stops and loves getting into mischief! Christian was diagnosed with Craniosynostosis, a condition in which one or more of the joints between the bones of the skull closes prematurely before the brain is fully formed. UHCCF awarded Christian a grant for cranial vault surgery to give the brain adequate space to grow and develop. Christian’s mom gave us this recent update: “I definitely think that without this surgery it wouldn’t have been too long before we started to see signs of decline. Thankfully, we found doctors that correctly diagnosed Christian and the UHCCF grant made it possible for Christian to receive the surgery he needed.” We thank Christian’s mom for keeping us posted and look forward to a lot more updates in the years ahead!

Exciting new product launches. 2014 marked an exciting year of new products being introduced

that inspired kids and families, while helping raise money for

future medical grants. Toys, books and more found their way

into the hands of families across the country.

Oliver & Hope™ returned in their second award-winning

storybook, “Oliver & Hope’s Adventure Under the Stars.” This

heartwarming camping tale has already gone on to critical

acclaim, including a Mom’s Choice Silver Award. And, in 2015, the

third book in the series. “Oliver & Hope’s Superhero Saturday”

will continue to inspire by showing us all that anyone can be a

hero. The Oliver & Hope™ series has inspired a number of other

products from UHCCF, including several plush toys and a Spot it!

game. Best of all, proceeds from these products have gone on to

raise thousands of dollars toward new UHCCF medical grants.

One of the biggest surprise stories of 2014 was the breakout

success of our “Little Book – Big Laughs” Joke Book. Featuring

hundreds of jokes submitted to UHCCF from kids and their

families, it generated an enormous amount of press across the

country, with numerous local profiles on the young jokesters

that contributed to the book.

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Oliver & Hope™ The adventures continue…

“LITTLE BOOK – BIG LAUGHS” JOKE BOOKWritten for kids – by kids.

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“Leland has been up to good things in the last few years! The year we had the grant, we were able to immerse Leland in speech therapy groups, which gave him wonderful motivation to use speech that he wasn’t necessarily wanting to use on adults. Your organization is making a huge difference in a child’s life.”

LELAND E., AGE 7

– Carol (Leland’s Mom)

THANKYOU!

“The tears of joy and excitement are undoubtedly for the opportunities you have given to Isabelle. She can now hear, and hear equally, from both of her ears with her new, pink, sparkly hearing aids – she picked them out all by herself!”

ISABELLE C., AGE 7

– Melanie (Isabelle’s Mom)

“Thank you for Arianna’s grant. It assisted with the cost of her Crohn’s treatment. Now 19, her disease is under control and she is following her passion in art and working with horses.”

ARIANNA F.,AGE 19

– Deborah (Arianna’s Mom)

The best way to stay connected to UHCCF is by joining us at UHCCF.org and

at Facebook.com/UHCCF. Learn about the latest products, become involved

with one of our exciting events and get to know many of our amazing young grant

recipients. Below are more ways you can make an impact online.

The UHCCF Online Store features all of our books, toys, and more. Over $53,000

in merchandise was sold in 2014 and new products are being added all the time.

Go shopping today at UHCCF.org/shop.

The AmazonSmile program continues to be a simple and automatic way to

support UHCCF every time you shop and at no additional cost. When you shop

at smile.amazon.com, you will find the exact same low prices, vast selection

and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that

Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to UHCCF.

Since its inception in August of 2012, the UHCCF Tickets for Hope program has

provided employees with exclusive and fun tickets to various entertainment and

sporting events. Proceeds from the ticket sales support UHCCF programs. In

2014 alone, that meant more than $28,000 was raised. If you have a special event

you would like to attend, consider purchasing your tickets through Tickets for

Hope. Learn more at UHCCF.org.

Get OnlineGet Involved

VISIT THE ONLINE STORE!

Making gifts go further when you use AmazonSmile.

Tickets for Hope...


The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation offers medical grants that

provide financial relief for families who have children with medical needs

not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance

plan. Families do not need to have UnitedHealthcare insurance to be eligible.

Please help us give the gift of hope to families in need. Visit UHCCF.org to

review the application criteria and how the grant process works.

How To Apply For A Grant or Refer A Child

How To Make A ContributionYour donation will directly fund medical grants that help children access

new or continued medical treatment. Our giving site is open all year to

employees. You can give any amount on a one-time or recurring basis

through payroll deduction, credit card or PayPal. Others interested in

supporting our mission can visit UHCCF.org to make an online contribution,

or you may send us a check, payable to UnitedHealthcare Children’s

Foundation, MN017-W400, P.O. BOX 41, Minneapolis, MN 55440-0041.

Contact us today and discover all the ways that you can help us impact the lives of

children and their families.

UHCCF.orgFacebook.com/UHCCF

1-855-MY-UHCCF

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Thank You For Being A Hero.

MN017-W400 P.O. Box 41 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0041

1-855-MY-UHCCF (1-855-698-4223)

We’ve delivered over 9,000 medical grants since 2007 and we’re just getting started. Your support makes this possible. Whether you attend one of our many events, make a donation to support a future grant or simply share one of our fun products with a child in your life, your impact can be seen in the smiling faces of the children touched by these grants. Together, we do make a difference!

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