My Story…
Hi, I am Elyse Lenhart, and this is my first time fundraising for a cause and running a half marathon!! I chose to fundraise for UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation because of the service that they provided me with when I was getting treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma back in 2023. During this time, I obviously never looked forward to going to the hospital to get treatments, but the staff and care that was given at the UPMC Children's Hospital was one of the only aspects that would give me the power and motivation to actually go to each treatment. I want to fundraise as much money for this foundation as I can to help others who are going through similar situations as mine!! Please consider donating to help me raise money for the organization that changed my life:))
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | julia | $50.00 |
| Jan 07 | Lisa Weingartner | $50.00 |
| Jan 07 | Grammy and GW | $50.00 |
| Jan 06 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
| Jan 06 | Tiffany and Mark Soper | $100.00 |
| Jan 06 | Kelly & Joe | $100.00 |
| Jan 05 | Anonymous | $50.00 |
| Jan 05 | The Warnken Family | $50.00 |
| Jan 05 | Courtney Saunders | $50.00 |
| Jan 05 | Bob & Joan C. | $50.00 |