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For participating in 2026 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

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My Story…

Hi everyone! This year has been quite a whirlwind with graduating college and moving to Pittsburgh for my gap years before starting medical school. Running has always been something I dreaded when training for soccer but now is now something I have grown to love. It's been a great way to explore the city and meet new friends. I am running the Pittsburgh Half-Marathon this year for Team Children's to benefit UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. This cause is special to me as I want to work the pediatric population as a future physican. Please consider contributing to Team Children's to help ensure that every child has access to the best possible options for the most favorable outcomes. I am excited to have fun and take on this race while racing for a great cause!

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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 25 Jen Gross I’m so proud of you! You’re such an inspiration and continue to amaze me. Good luck and I will be there cheering you on! Love, Mom Undisclosed amount