Patient Family Engagement Program

Whether celebrating a medical milestone, honoring the memory of a child, saying “thank you” to your favorite caregiver, sharing your UPMC Children’s story or advocating for your favorite patient programs, there are many ways you can make a difference, give back, and get involved.

Not sure where to start? Below are some of the ways families are currently engaging. Get inspired below! Reach out to our dedicated Family Engagement Development Coordinator, Lauren McBryde, to start the conversation and see how you and your family can help.

Will Stands in a box truck with piles of shoes he collected

Will’s First Step into Philanthropy

When he was 10 months old, Will Stimmel had his first MRI at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. His mother Alexis had noticed numerous "cafe au lait" spots, or darkened birthmarks, on his body - a possible sign of a disease called neurofibromatosis. Will ended up needing chemotherapy for one of his tumors at just 2 years old. His mom Alexis always remembered the amazing care they received at UPMC Children’s.

When it came time for Will’s senior project, he chose an organization who would help him raise money for UPMC Children’s by collecting shoes funds2orgs.com. Will wanted to help children at the hospital like he was all those years ago. Will raised $640 dollars that will go to help the patients at UPMC Children’s, and he helped those in developing nations have proper footwear. Amazing job!

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Every child and family that is cared for by UPMC Children’s has a story to tell. Inspire others by sharing your story today.

Share Your Story

Fundraise

Host your own community fundraiser, or, fundraise online in celebration of a birthday or milestone, to honor a child or caregiver, or to support an area of the hospital that is meaningful to you. Some families do both! Get started here.

Fundraise

Honor

Thank a health care worker at UPMC Children’s who played a starring role in your story. Fill out our online form and we’ll share the praise with them. Download our coloring page and send in a note from your child!

Thank a health care worker

Donate

Interested in supporting your doctor, nurses, unit, research project, or hospital where your child received care? Your charitable donation may be directed to a specific division, your favorite patient program or the Children’s Hospital Fund, which supports the hospital’s greatest needs. Every dollar makes a difference!

Donate Now Monthly Giving Tribute Giving In-Kind/Toy Giving*

*We are still experiencing increased infection control measures at the hospital and are only accepting monetary donations to the Child Life Fund for the purchase of new toys. No toys are being accepted.

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Patient Family Engagement Program

Will’s First Step into Philanthropy

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