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

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My Story…

Hi family and friends,

I am running the Pittsburgh Marathon in May as a charity runner for the Run for a Reason Program. I am motivated to make my miles matter by running for Team Children’s to benefit UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The funds I raise will go directly towards creating healthier futures for all children through life-changing care and cutting-edge research. 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. Reaching my goal of $500 won’t be possible without the support of my network and the countless members of our community who are impacted by UPMC Children’s. Thanks to support from donors like you, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is consistently recognized as a top ranked children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report! Help me put a child’s future first by contributing to my Pittsburgh Marathon fundraiser!

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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
Jan 25 Michelle Clark $20.00
Jan 22 Carol Foltz you got this! $50.00
Jan 22 Ethan Good luck Shan❤️ $100.00
Jan 22 The Widdifields Go Shannon! Love, Jay/Quynh/Grace/Lauren $50.00
Jan 22 Paige Nellis So proud of you and all that you do. Your compassion and commitment to others really shows through ❤️ $25.00
Jan 22 Kiannah Kelly- Love, Evelyn! 🫙 I’m so proud of you for so many reasons- add this to the list! Love you, Shan! 💓 Undisclosed amount
Jan 21 Jody Bailey Good luck and great cause $25.00
Jan 21 Mary Lorah Good luck training and with the race Shan! Can't wait to hear about it!! 😊❤️ Undisclosed amount
Jan 21 Debbie Weid I love your "why" and I am so proud of you! Way to make a difference and back up your beliefs with action! xo $25.00
Jan 21 Anonymous Undisclosed amount