"CN Brown Company has demonstrated a commitment to pediatric health, raising $250,000 for MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (MHBBCH) in fiscal year 2025," said MaineHealth, in a news release.

These funds, generated through three major fundraising events sponsored by CN Brown, will directly support MHBBCH’s mission to provide world-class care, innovative treatments and family-centered programs that make a difference in the lives of thousands of children each year.

The company’s largest fundraiser for MHBBCH, the 30th Annual CN Brown Miracle Ball, raised more than $140,000 for the children’s hospital through tickets, sponsorships and a silent auction in March 2025. The two other successful events supporting MHBBCH as the sole beneficiary were a Big Apple Stores point of sale campaign throughout April and May and the CN Brown Golf Tournament in September, according to MaineHealth.

“At CN Brown, we believe in fueling more than just vehicles — we fuel communities,” said CN Brown Company President Jeff Jones. “Supporting MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital means investing in the health and future of Maine’s children and we are honored to play a role in this important work.”

MHBBCH provides almost 13,000 pediatric emergency department visits a year and includes services in cancer treatment, cardiology, neonatal care, cystic fibrosis, complex care and numerous other pediatric specialties. The inpatient hospital, located within MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, has 51 Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit beds and eight Pediatric Intensive Care Unit beds.

“The generosity of CN Brown Company and its customers helps us deliver exceptional care to every child who comes through our doors,” said MHBBCH Chief of Pediatrics Dr. Mary Ottolini. “These funds make a tangible difference in advancing pediatric medicine and ensuring families receive the support they need.”

CN Brown’s generosity toward MHBBCH will continue in 2026 with its support of the 31st Annual Miracle Ball on March 28 at the Sheraton Sable Oaks in South Portland.

About CN Brown Company

Founded in 1948, CN Brown Company is a family-owned energy provider headquartered in South Paris, Maine. With a network of Big Apple convenience stores and Red Shield heating oil services, CN Brown has built a legacy of fueling homes, businesses, and communities across New England. The company remains committed to giving back through charitable initiatives that strengthen local health, education, and well-being. 

About MaineHealth

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America,” and is committed to a mission of providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers and researching better ways to provide care. MaineHealth includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services. With more than 2,000 employed providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth hospitals include MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, Biddeford and Sanford, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway and MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast. MaineHealth also includes the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Westbrook, MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice in Saco, the MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, the MaineHealth Medical Group and MaineHealth NorDx in Scarborough. MaineHealth affiliates include MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and Waterville and St. Mary's Health System in Lewiston. It is also a significant stakeholder in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Portland and a joint venture partner in the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland.