My Story…
This year I will be running again in the 2026 U.S. STEEL PITTSBURGH CHAMPIONS MILE! This special race supports families living with disabilities. As part of the Run for a Reason Charity Program, I have chosen to fundraise and run on behalf of UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. This has and continues to provide unbelievable support and medical care for my niece, Brie, who battles a rare genetic brain disease. Thank you for your support and donation!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Mike Royal | $50.00 |
| Feb 09 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Feb 08 | Grammy and Pup | $25.00 |
| Feb 08 | Sandy | $10.00 |