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 […]
Help Kids Experience the Healing Power of Art Therapy
Right now, your art therapy donations are doubled! A generous donor will match every gift to the art therapy program at UPMC Children’s, up to $1,000,000. This is your limited-time opportunity to make twice the impact on the lives of kids who are sick or injured. Give today! Showcasing the Art of Healing On March […]
NRG Celebrates $2 Million in Donations to UPMC Children’s
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation celebrated philanthropic partner NRG Energy as they surpassed $2 million in donations to the Foundation through their Choose to Give Program. NRG is one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas suppliers. Their contributions to the Foundation support the greatest needs of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. About NRG’s Choose […]
Honoring Eli’s Light: Creating the Elijah Samson Englehart Endowment for Pediatric Oncology
After five years of steadfast fundraising for UPMC Children’s, Susan and Jerry Englehart have established the Elijah Samson Englehart Endowment for Pediatric Oncology in honor of their son, Eli. Read more below. Before his passing, Eli loved Pittsburgh. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, cheered for the sports teams, and loved the city as a […]
Daughters of UPMC Children’s Physician Raise $10K for Research Through Pittsburgh Math Competition
The daughters of a UPMC Children’s physician are raising money to support research at UPMC Children’s while also empowering youth math education in their community.
A Whole Other Family: Josh’s Journey with UPMC Children’s
On June 22, 2023, oncologists at UPMC Children’s diagnosed Josh with t-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.
Celebrating 50 Years of Service to the Community: McKamish’s Blueprint for Success
McKamish has been a significant partner to UPMC Children’s, by laying the groundwork for a legacy of community giving for 50 years.
F.N.B. Corporation announces $1 million gift to UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation to create the FNB Hub for Family Support, expanding behavioral health care.
F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) has made a generous $1 million gift to UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s This Moment campaign, establishing the FNB Hub for Family Support to expand behavioral health access for families served by UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Liam’s Super Heart: Care from Birth at the Heart Institute
Baby Liam wasn’t breathing when he was born. He spent the first five nights of his life in the NICU at his local birth hospital, struggling to survive. He was diagnosed with a genetic illness called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes thickened and stiff, making it harder for the heart […]