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Welcoming New Leadership on the Board of Trustees
Effective July 1, Mark Snyder concluded his three-year term as chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees. He is succeeded in his duties by former vice chair Vanessa Morehouse, and board member Greg Weimer has stepped into the role of vice chair. Learn more about Vanessa and what inspires her to serve UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh so proudly, in her own words:
I am honored with the opportunity to serve as the chair of the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees as of July 1, after having served as vice chair for the past three years.
This is not a responsibility I take lightly. UPMC Children’s commitment to bettering the lives of the children of our region and worldwide is evident in everything that it does and the recognition that it has earned as a top ten children’s hospital is a powerful signifier of the strength of its clinical programs. And to be able to shape the future of children – now and for generations to come – by improving medical and clinical care, increasing access to these services, delivering unparalleled patient experiences, researching to find cures to diseases, and treating the whole child is what makes UPMC Children’s a beacon of pride in our community.
Philanthropy is essential in this mission. It provides crucial funds to support many of the life-changing programs that make UPMC Children’s so special – from every medical service offered, every step along a patient’s journey, to every groundbreaking idea discovered. While my own personal experience in the complicated world of pediatric behavioral health care continues to motivate much of my nonprofit and personal time, supporting all these areas will contribute to a healthy generation of children who will one day be leaders in our community.
Having served on the board of UPMC Children’s Hospital since 2020 and the Foundation since 2012, it is hard to pinpoint the moments that that stand out most to me. But I have always felt a sense of pride in knowing that we are helping to achieve the healthy future every child deserves, and I can’t wait to see what innovations in groundbreaking care, treatment, research, and cures come next from UPMC Children’s.
The Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation Awards Grant to Further Cancer Research
Named for legendary golfer and Latrobe native Arnold Palmer and his wife, Winnie, the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Sydney’s Story
Sydney was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Urea Cycle Disorder / Ornithine Transcarbamylase deficiency (UCD/OTC) at just one year old.
World-Class Palliative Care for Every Child and Family, at Every Stage of Life
The new Division of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care aims to build a future where there are no barriers to this life-changing care.
Lorenzo’s Journey to the Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s
Within days of his birth, a team of skilled surgeons at UPMC Children’s performed open heart surgery on Lorenzo.
Children’s Trust Grants $100,000 for Startup Pediatric Research
Each spring, a group of hand-selected researchers pitch next generation, budding research concepts to members of the Children’s Trust for a chance at winning seed funding to help kickstart their research.
Welcoming New Leadership on the Board of Trustees
Learn more about Vanessa and what inspires her to serve UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh so proudly, in her own words.
Philanthropy Supports Individualized Behavioral Health Care
Throughout our hospital, there are many licensed psychologists dedicated to supporting specific service lines.
2023 Walk for Children’s: Celebrating Our First $1 Million Walk
Walk for Children’s, presented by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, reached new heights this year, gathering 4,157 walkers, 255 teams, and 54 sponsors.