Zander’s Burger Bash Brings in $26,000 for Free Care
When Zander and his family attended a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for their local high school’s baseball team, Zander wished they were serving his favorite food, cheeseburgers, instead of spaghetti. He asked his parents, Lindsay and Bill, if they could host a cheeseburger dinner fundraiser for kids with special needs like him. Lindsay and Bill knew […]
Judy Nyssen Leaves a Legacy of Comfort for Young Brain Care Patients
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation recently received a gift from the estate of Judy Nyssen. The gift brings new innovative technology to UPMC Children’s Brain Care Institute. Judy’s gift will make life a little easier for children undergoing treatment for neurological disorders. UPMC Children’s Brain Care Institute (BCI) is comprised of a dedicated team of over […]
Patient Update: Lowin’s Story
Lowin came home two days after a 9-hour brain surgery that most surgeons wouldn’t dare to attempt because her tumor location is inoperable. Her parents are forever grateful that Dr. Abel was theirdaughter’s surgeon, and they say they will always sing his praises.