The Foundation has officially entered the final year of This Moment: Put a Child’s Future First, our campaign focused on expanding access to care, accelerating research, and supporting every child’s chance to thrive. We have made remarkable progress toward our $200 million goal, fueled by every donor who has joined the cause with a gift to the campaign.
Donor support sustains our momentum and strengthens the Foundation for what comes next, and we could not be more grateful. As we stand on the threshold of finishing this campaign strong, let’s recognize the impact our community of donors has had across all four campaign pillars, and envision what we can achieve with your continued support.
Clinical Excellence
UPMC Children’s is making exciting progress in the construction of our brand new Heart Institute, a state-of-the-art facility that will match the expertise for which our Heart Institute team is renowned. Ongoing investment from generous donors will enable us to welcome patients and families into the new facility in 2026.
Patient Experience
Medicine can heal a child’s body, but a superb patient experience can heal their spirit. Generous donors of This Moment ensure programs like Child Life, Art and Music Therapy, Social Work, and Supportive Care are available to every child and family who needs them. Continued philanthropy can strengthen the endowments supporting these programs, ensuring they remain available for generations to come.
Research
Donor support of pediatric research accelerates the breakthroughs that could save a child’s life. From pediatric cancer, to neurological and infectious diseases, to the social determinants of health — scientific discovery is the key that can unlock a healthy future for every child. While federal research funding is competitive and unpredictable, philanthropy helps researchers maintain momentum as they seek the cures of tomorrow.
Community Health
Backed by the generosity of donors, UPMC Children’s is supporting families throughout the region through literacy initiatives, violence prevention programs, school collaborations, parent and family programming, and critical behavioral health services. These programs, which help give each child and family in our communities a chance to thrive, are powered by your philanthropy.
We’ve come so far thanks to the generosity of our partners and community. Your support has brought us to this pivotal moment, but urgent needs remain. Children are still waiting for answers, for healing, and for hope.
As we enter the final year of This Moment, your continued partnership is more important than ever. Every day, children and families show extraordinary courage. Through your support, you power the care that gives them strength. Give today.