My Story…
Lizzy embodied everything good in this world. She was kind, inclusive, and loved everyone she met. Lizzy was Jolene’s school friend, Sunday school friend, and Girl Scout friend. Anytime Jolene needed something Lizzy was always there with a stuffy to share, some type of treat, and an open seat next to her at the table. Lizzy was a great role model and her legacy lives on through acts of kindness carried out by the people who loved her most. Jolene and her mom, Liz, are proud to run in memory of Lizzy. We are raising money for the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation because Lizzy would have loved helping kids feel better (and maybe getting a cool stuffy, too). Please consider joining us in our mission to Love Like Lizzy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | Alicia Lyons | $54.10 |
| Feb 23 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Feb 23 | The Williams Family | $250.00 |