My Story…
I'm grateful to also have the opportunity to do so while supporting UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. I know firsthand what it is like to have to completely shift the path of life to deal with a health challenge, and how difficult it can be to confront that while still maintaining a sense of identity and normalcy apart from the immediate challenge. UPMC Children's Hospital not only provides top-tier medical care, but also places a huge focus on child life and patient experience, which allows kids to be kids, to help them find comfort in the treatment and keep learning, growing, and having fun along the way. If you are able, I would so appreciate any contribution that could be made to help support these kids, their families, and those that care for them at UPMC Children's Hospital.
Description
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 04 | From Mimi | $54.10 |
| May 04 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 23 | Kristine | $54.10 |
| Feb 05 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
