My Story…
I'm excited to share that I will be running the Pittsburgh Marathon next May to raise funds for the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. Supporting the UPMC Children’s Hospital is a cause near and dear to my heart (in addition to the American Heart Association and their dedication to the education of CPR and how to use an AED).
A few years ago, my brother, Devin, experienced sudden cardiac arrest while running the mile in gym class. Thanks to his quick-thinking gym teacher, who immediately began CPR, my brother was fully resuscitated and received lifesaving care at UPMC Children's Hospital. Because of his unique, genetic condition, Devin will continue to be treated at UPMC Children’s hospital even throughout his adult life. Their exceptional care has kept my best buddy by my side and I’m honored to be able to run in support of him, mile after mile.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
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 |
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Dec 04 | Julie Montgomery | $27.48 |
Dec 04 | McKinna | Undisclosed amount |
Dec 04 | Patrick & Amy Botner | $54.10 |
Dec 04 | The Brian Lane family | Undisclosed amount |
Dec 03 | Sam Teich | $27.48 |
Dec 03 | Maddie Bell | $54.10 |
Dec 03 | Nikiya | $54.10 |
Dec 03 | Amy Bouvier | Undisclosed amount |
Dec 03 | Jill Johnson | $54.10 |
Dec 03 | Matt and Allison Justice | $107.35 |