Patient Family Engagement

Join a Community of Families Making an Impact

In a single moment, everything can change for a child and their family. For many families, a hospital is more than just a place of care—it’s where their loved one’s journey of strength, resilience, and healing unfolds.

Connect with our Patient Family Engagement Program and honor the care your child received by giving back. Support vital programs, fund groundbreaking research, share your child’s experience, or create comforting spaces. Every act of gratitude makes a lasting impact, turning your thanks into hope for future patients and families.

AMPLIFY

Inspire others by sharing your story, thanking a healthcare hero, or showcasing your child’s artwork.

Share Your Story

FUNDRAISE

Rally friends, families, and networks in support of your cause.

There are a variety of ways to get involved. Create an online fundraiser, or host fundraising activities and events to raise money in support of UPMC Children’s.

Get Started

DONATE

Support families navigating the challenges of a child’s medical journey, lifesaving research, and essential resources with your donation to UPMC Children’s through the Patient Family Engagement program.

GIVE NOW

Looking for inspiration? Jumpstart your fundraising with these ideas:

Have a favorite sport? Create a special sporting event or fundraise at existing games.
Entrepreneurial or business-minded? Open a lemonade stand, host a car wash, or get crafty with homemade goods.
In search of meaningful gifts? Inspire your family and friends with a Birthday Fundraiser.
Looking to honor a loved one in a special way? Donate in celebration of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Grandparents Day.

Join our community of givers like…

…Mila and her mom, who donate to support cardiac patients and help to promote learning development.

…Aiden, who gives to support teens like himself going through treatment.

…Iris’s grandparents, who choose to support Scleroderma research providing hope for their family and the Scleroderma community.

Patient Family Resources

Honor a
Healthcare Worker

Fundraising
Toolkit

Philanthropy Book List for Kids

Express Yourself:
Join Creative Club!

Share your child’s artwork for a chance to be featured in our materials! Submit their special drawings through mail or email.

Get started with these ideas:

Share your favorite memory about your hospital experience.
Draw a picture of your favorite game, sport, or hobby.
Show us your pets and favorite animals.
Amaze us with a picture of a superhero.

Email artwork to: [email protected]

Mail artwork to: UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Patient Family Engagement, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Life Without Limits: how a research-based treatment cured Leon of sickle cell disease

Daughters of UPMC Children’s Physician Raise $10K for Research Through Pittsburgh Math Competition

Ariel Memorial CrossFit Fundraiser

Jack’s Journey with CPTII at UPMC Children’s

Celebrate the courageous stories of our patient families inspiring others to support the mission of UPMC Children’s.

Connect, request more information, and learn more by contacting us.

Lauren McBryde, CCLS, MBA
Development Coordinator of Family Engagement

[email protected]
(412) 692-3920

UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation
One Children’s Hospital Drive
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224