A Heart Repaired: Jonas’ Journey
Jonas is a smart, musically gifted high school senior who lives with his family on their second-generation organic farm in central Pennsylvania. Healthy and athletic, Jonas showed no signs of a serious congenital condition. A fainting spell at school set off a chain of events that uncovered the unexpected diagnosis. A Scary Moment Jonas was […]
Jared Isaacman Commits Major Support to UPMC Children’s Heart Institute
Jared Isaacman has committed $5 million to support UPMC Children’s Heart Institute. This generous gift from Isaacman will help UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation to realize our vision for expanding one of the top pediatric and heart surgery programs in the country. Part of the expansion for the Heart Institute includes a new, state-of-the-art facility, slated […]
This Moment Update: 2025 Donor Achievements
Donations to UPMC Children’s drive life-changing treatment, research, and care for children. As we approach the final months of This Moment: Put a Child’s Future First, UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s largest fundraising campaign to date, we are proud to share a few of the accomplishments made possible with support from our donors. Ranked in All […]
This Moment with UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Ambassadors, T.J. and Dani Watt
Learn more about what inspires Foundation ambassadors T.J. and Dani Watt to support children and families at UPMC Children’s. What initially inspired you to support UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation? What initially inspired us to support UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation goes back to our time as student athletes at the University of Wisconsin when we would […]
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.
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 […]
Expanding Our Vision for the Heart Institute
Our community is building a future in which every heart patient can not only survive but thrive
AT THE HEART: An Inside Look at Plans for a Reimagined Heart Institute
In 2023, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh announced plans to significantly expand its award-winning Heart Institute. Widely regarded as one of the best pediatric cardiology programs in the country with a top-notch team and extraordinary culture of collaboration, UPMC Children’s Heart Institute is uniquely positioned to deliver next-level care to children and adults with heart disease.
Living Proof of Donor Impact: Meet Taytum
At 9 days old, Taytum’s life hung in the balance due to a rare heart condition. Learn about her family’s unwavering determination and the extraordinary care provided by UPMC Children’s Heart Institute.
Breaking Ground for the New Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility for its nationally ranked pediatric cardiology program coming in January 2026.