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 […]
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.
Celebrating All You’ve Achieved in This Moment
This year, UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation launched its largest-ever fundraising campaign, This Moment: Put a Child’s Future First, which will raise $200 million for UPMC Children’s to revolutionize children’s health.
Ariel Memorial CrossFit Fundraiser
This past May, Sonya Silvaggio and her fellow CrossFit enthusiasts hosted the 5th Annual Ariel Memorial WOD (Workout of the Day), a heart-pumping fundraiser to honor Sonya’s late daughter.
Giving Back in Honor of Anya
Earlier this year, Sandra and Bob La Mar, founders of the Anya Elyse La Mar Foundation, established an endowment at UPMC Children’s to advance scientific discovery at the Mario Lemieux Institute for Pediatric Cancer Research.
Why We Walk for Children’s: Patient Champion Stories
Each year, Walk for Children’s brings together thousands of families, staff, and supporters to rally behind patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
This year, Walk for Children’s is on Saturday, June 8. Register today to join in the celebration!
How Local Families are Helping to Find a Cure for Diabetes
As George Gittes, MD, and his team continue to uncover promising findings related to their cutting-edge diabetes gene therapy research, we want to celebrate the many donors who make this scientific discovery possible.
Meet One Family Supporting UPMC Children’s Excellence in Scleroderma Research
The recent passing of television star Bob Saget has put scleroderma research in the national spotlight – research that’s breaking ground right here at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Creative Fundraising Ideas for Any Season
Looking for creative ways to support a cause year-round? Whether it’s a cozy drink stand, a themed watch party, or a bold challenge, these flexible fundraising ideas are designed to inspire generosity in any season. Get started with simple, fun activities that make a big impact—no matter the weather.