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For participating in 2027 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

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My Story…

I am so excited to be running the UPMC Pittsburgh Half Marathon to raise money for UPMC Children's Hospital! As a nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh, I had the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation at UPMC Children's Hospital. That experience had a lasting impact on me and gave me a whole new appreciation for the incredible work that happens there every day. I am running this half marathon to give back to a place that has already given me so much inspiration. Every donation, no matter the size, will help support the amazing patients, families, and healthcare teams at UPMC Children's Hospital.

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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
Nov 10 Peter & Katherine Gariti Go Lainey❤️ $27.48