My Story…
I am running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon this year as a charity runner for UPMC Children's Hospital. I ran the Marathon as a charity runner for this organization back in 2023.
I'll be running my 10th Pittsburgh Half Marathon as a charity runner - this time for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. My goal this time is to finish under 2 hours which is approximately 9:10 minutes per mile. I have run officially 30+ half marathons; however, I have only accomplished this 1x at North Park for "Just A Short Run" in 2025 which was 1:59:30.
Description
As part of Team Children's, my participation in the 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 06 | Nooch | $54.10 |
| Mar 05 | Rachel Wetzel | $27.48 |
| Mar 04 | Lorraine Priore | $50.00 |
| Mar 03 | Tracie & Carm Edelston | $54.10 |
| Feb 05 | Elaine & Duck | $100.00 |
| Feb 04 | Dan Pfennig | $50.00 |
| Feb 01 | Donna Latsko | $50.00 |
| Jan 31 | Superior Wash & Masonry Inc. | $350.00 |
| Jan 31 | Debbie Krisd | $50.00 |
| Jan 31 | Keith and Karen Hall | $50.00 |