My Story…
Update 3/6/2023: We crushed my initial fundraising goal of $1,000 in just about 48 hours! How about some stretch goals?
$5,000 - If we get to $5,000 before race day, I will cycle to and from the race which will add a 20-mile (round trip) bike ride on top of the 26.2-mile marathon run.
$10,000 - If we get to $10,000 before race day, I will slow my pace and forego my marathon PR quest. Upon finishing the marathon course, I will turn around and run the course in reverse -- adding on a 2nd marathon -- for a 52.4-mile ultra.
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Hi there! I will be running the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon in support of UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. This organization is near to my heart and I'm happy to suffer for a few hours to help them further their mission of caring for kids with serious medical conditions.
Our son spent the first week of his life being cared for in Children's Hospital. As first-time parents, our emotions were high and we were very scared. The staff and doctors at Children's were so skilled and dedicated to the well-being of our son, this is the least I can do to say thank you.
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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 12 | Trish | $27.48 |
| May 05 | Joel F. | $80.73 |
| Apr 05 | Jesse | $27.48 |
| Apr 04 | Daria Phoebe Brashear | $43.45 |
| Mar 14 | John and Debbie Brehun | $54.10 |
| Mar 12 | Divya Heffley | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 08 | Deb Liang | $54.10 |
| Mar 08 | Taylor Faix | $25.00 |
| Mar 08 | Heather Young | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 07 | Bergmeister | $27.48 |
