My Story…
Hello. I have no idea what to say here. Do I talk about running? Or do I talk about why I chose this cause as my fundraiser? So I’m running this marathon next year and when I saw that my goal could also benefit the hospital where my boyfriend’s niece receives treatment for her cancer, I couldn’t choose any other. Running a marathon is nothing compared to what that little girl goes through on a daily basis. So yeah I could talk about all of the ways running has saved my life and made me a better person. But I hate getting mushy and sentimental and do you really need a good story to justify donating to a children’s hospital? All donations are greatly appreciated!
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 |
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Oct 18 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
Sep 12 | Lexi Ley | $25.00 |
Sep 12 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
Aug 26 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Aug 15 | Pam Kline | $50.00 |
Aug 15 | Paula & Keith Brosius | $25.00 |
Aug 15 | George and Susan Reed | $50.00 |