River’s Road to Recovery
The World’s Only Known Case, But Still Thriving River was born at a nearby hospital in January 2019. Shortly after his birth, his parents, Lauren and Rick, noticed some unusual bruising on his back. Doctors couldn’t immediately identify the cause. At his first pediatrician visit the morning after he was discharged, the physician agreed something […]
10th Annual Walk for Children’s Breaks Fundraising Record
This June, UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation celebrated a milestone in our fundraising history: our 10th annual Walk for Children’s! In celebration of 10 years, we are proud to share that our community of patient champions, families, and community members raised a record $1,130,521! Thank you to all 3,928 walkers, 242 teams, and 68 sponsors who joined […]
Grantmakers 2025: Children’s Trust Grants $150,000 to Rising Researchers
Children’s Trust, an exclusive group of rising philanthropists, hosts the Grantmakers meeting every spring. The meeting brings together a group of hand-selected researchers whose work aims at improving pediatric health.
Anything But Ordinary: Donors Lou and Lois Fedel
For nearly two decades, the support for UPMC Children’s of dedicated fundraisers, Lou and Lois Fedel, has been anything but ordinary.
Celebrating 10 Years of Nora’s Warriors
Nora’s Warriors is a Walk for Children’s team that has been walking together since our first Walk for Children’s back in 2016 in honor of their warrior, Nora. Below, Nora’s mom, Andi, tells the story of how Nora’s Warriors came to be. Register for Walk for Children’s today! Our family was introduced to UPMC Children’s […]
The Future of Pediatric Research Depends on Donors
Advancing pediatric research is a critical component of the mission of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Every day, our hospital’s research team of more than 500 scientists and physicians is working hard to unlock the care and cures of tomorrow — work that is accelerated by federal funding and private philanthropy alike. Scientists are investigating […]
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Announces New Trustees
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of four impactful additions to the Board. Joining as Trustees are Dennis A. Cestra, Jr., Noelle Calabro Conover, Christopher R. McCrady, and James W. Rogers.
From Patient to Champion: Jordy’s Journey with XLP2
Every year, local member hospitals of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) identify a “Champion” within each local community to serve as the face for children treated at their local children’s hospital. These ambassadors spend their year advocating for the charitable needs of children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. Meet UPMC Children’s 2025 CMN Champion, […]
The Rona Jaffe Foundation Gives $500,000 to Support Literacy Programming at UPMC Children’s
The Rona Jaffe Foundation has generously donated $500,000 to establish an Endowed Fund for Children’s Literacy that will be named for American novelist Rona Jaffe. This endowment will support literacy initiatives that touch the lives of children, teens, and families receiving care through UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, our Primary Care Centers, and our Family […]
Life Without Limits: how a research-based treatment cured Leon of sickle cell disease
Leon and his twin sister, Leigh-Marie, were born in the summer of 2021. When the babies were only about a week old, their parents, Stacy and Leon Sr., received an alarming call from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The standard newborn screening test administered to all babies after birth revealed that Leon had sickle cell […]