My Story…
I will be running the Half Marathon this year to raise money for the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. This foundation is near to my family's heart after our daughter Nora was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in 2017. Our continued support to the foundation is rooted in their Neuro-Oncology department, Creative & Expressive Arts Therapy and life after diagnosis and treatment through their rehabilitation programs. I am dedicating my 13.2 mile run to my daughter Nora, who was taken from us too soon.
I hope you'll join us in raising funds for the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation!!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | SuperNora | $533.35 |
