My Story…
I’m honored to be fundraising for UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation as a charity runner for the UPMC Health Plan 5K on Marathon Weekend. Earlier this January, I ran my first marathon, and now I’m ready to take on the Steel City Challenge, a 5K on Saturday (5/2) followed by 26.2 miles on Sunday (5/3)!
Fundraising for UPMC Children’s is incredibly important to me. During college, I raised funds for the hospital through Pitt Dance Marathon, where I led both personal and group fundraising efforts with my sorority. I’ve seen firsthand the impact these donations make, helping children and their families feel supported and cared for during long hospital stays.
This challenge represents the perfect intersection of my passion for running and my commitment to UPMC Children’s Hospital. Any donation, big or small, helps create brighter days for kids and families when they need it most. Thank you for supporting this journey
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 25 | Judy | $50.00 |