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Help Tom raise money

For participating in 2023 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

My Story…

Over 5 years ago one of our grandchildren contracted bacterial meningitis. He was only 3 months old; the illness was extremely hard on him. If it was not for UPMC Children's Hospital, we don't know what would have happen. He's now 5 going on 6 and is a very health, active boy and has a really bright future ahead of him. 

We can't thank UPMC Childre's Hospital enough for making this possible. 

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As part of Team Children's, my participation in the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon supports UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. 

Funds support the patients and families served by UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Last year UPMC Children's Hospital had over 1 million patient visits and many of the programs, initiatives, and resources that make UPMC Children’s so special are funded by philanthropic gifts. Things like distraction therapy which provides patients something else to focus on during their medical procedures, the Child Life Department which provides many activities to create a sense of normalcy for hospitalized children, and the Free Care Fund which covers the cost of medical care for those that cannot afford it. These areas are not covered by insurance, yet are critically important to helping families face the many challenges that accompany a child’s treatment.

Please consider donating to support the patient champions at UPMC Children's! You can donate directly on this page or send a check to the address below and make a note that you are sponsoring my efforts.

UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Attention: Pittsburgh Marathon
4401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 02 Kas Bert I’m one of your neighbors and wanted to contribute in honor of your grandchild. I’m so glad he is doing well! $213.85
Apr 17 Anonymous $1,225.60
Apr 14 Joe Ford Very nice Tom. $54.10
Apr 13 Denney Electric Supply Good luck, Tom! Wishing you a great race! $160.60
Apr 13 Anonymous Good job dad!! Undisclosed amount
Mar 13 Lindsey Scheggia Thanks for always inspiring me to run, and for running for such an amazing cause! $43.45
Jan 30 Jim Eurich For my buddy Tom & his family. Have a good run, Jim & Rosie $27.48