Sawyer’s Race for Research
A Family’s Fight for A Cure Sawyer, a 9-year-old from Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a joyful, silly, extroverted kid who enjoys meeting new friends. “Sawyer loves his people, and he loves them fiercely,” his mom, Katie shares. “I’m constantly in awe of his strength.” A Life-altering Diagnosis When he was still a toddler, Sawyer began […]
Rare Impact Award Given to UPMC Children’s Researcher Dr. Jerry Vockley
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) awarded Dr. Jerry Vockley with the prestigious Medical and Scientific Trailblazer Award at the Rare Impact Wards. Rare Impact Awards recognize individuals driving progress for rare diseases. Dr. Vockley serves as director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy and chief of the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine. Dr. Vockley […]
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.
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, […]
Tiny Miracles: A brave beginning for Genevieve and Genesis
Raven faced a high-risk pregnancy, and the diagnosis of a rare complication called Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion.
A Single Moment: Jack’s Unexpected Eight Days at UPMC Children’s
8-year-old Jack was hit with a baseball at a minor league game, causing a broken nose and orbital bones. His parents insisted on transferring him to UPMC Children’s.
Elizabeth’s Long Journey with Leukemia
Elizabeth’s life took an unexpected turn days after her tenth birthday when she received the devastating diagnosis of leukemia on August 3rd, 2021.