HoLiDAY CHEER BUS- Be An Elf | Join or Create a Team
🚌 ALL ABOARD THE HoLiDAY CHEER BUS!
On Sunday, December 20, 2026, KiDS NEED MoRE will send over 60 buses filled with holly jolly Elves across Long Island to bring gifts, games, laughter and holiday magic to more than 2,500 children coping with serious illness, loss and other significant challenges.
This isn’t just a gift delivery.
It’s a fundraiser. It’s a holiday season of kindness. And it’s a whole lot of CHEER! ❤️🎄
Elf Teams are matched with approximately 10 families and receive access to gifts and supplies from KiDS NEED MoRE to help create each family’s holiday surprises. Teams compete from Thanksgiving - HoLiDAY CHEER BUS day in games, kindness challenges and carefully curated holiday shenanigans — you bring your Elf spirit!
🧝 Want to join the fun? Register as an individual Elf.
🚌 Ready to lead the magic? Become a Lead Team Head Elf and create a new team or bring back your returning crew.
School Bus Teams have a $750 minimum fundraising commitment and Coach Bus Teams have a $2,500 minimum fundraising commitment, with minimum funding due by Sunday, December 6, 2026.
But remember…
✨ The minimum is NOT the goal!
Every dollar raised beyond your minimum helps KiDS NEED MoRE bring even more joy to children and families and supports our programs all year long.
And of course, there are bragging rights. 😉
🏆 Returning Teams compete for the HoLiDAY CHEER Cup
🎄 New teams compete for Rookie of the Year
⭐ Teams led by a Head Elf under age 21 can compete for the Junior Cheer Champion Cup
Registering as a Head Elf lets us know you’re ready to lead! KiDS NEED MoRE will personally follow up with you to confirm your team, fundraising details and next steps.
So gather your Elves, turn up the holiday music and get ready to make some magic.
❤️ Childhood only happens once — so let’s make it a good one.
KiDS NEED MoRE | kidsneedmore.org