Whether celebrating a medical milestone, honoring the memory of a child, saying “thank you” to your favorite caregiver, sharing your UPMC Children’s story or advocating for your favorite patient programs, there are many ways you can make a difference, give back, and get involved.
Not sure where to start? Below are some of the ways families are currently engaging. Get inspired below! Reach out to our dedicated Family Engagement Development Coordinator, Lauren McBryde, to start the conversation and see how you and your family can help.
Tiffany is a dedicated student at Duquesne University and an oncology patient at UPMC Children’s. She recently organized a fundraiser at Duquesne, leveraging her university connections and resources to raise more than $1,000 for the hospital.
Max is a 9th grade student who is seen by multiple specialties at UPMC Children’s. He recently organized a fundraiser at his school, tapping into the middle school network and the providers at UPMC Children’s Hearing Center. Max also raised more than $1,000 for the Hearing Center.
At this moment, Tiffany and Max are fueling the care, treatment, and research that will give every child like them the chance to thrive.
Thank you, Tiffany and Max!
Every child and family that is cared for by UPMC Children’s has a story to tell. Inspire others by sharing your story today.
Host your own community fundraiser, or, fundraise online in celebration of a birthday or milestone, to honor a child or caregiver, or to support an area of the hospital that is meaningful to you. Some families do both! Get started here.
Thank a health care worker at UPMC Children’s who played a starring role in your story. Fill out our online form and we’ll share the praise with them. Download our coloring page and send in a note from your child!
Interested in supporting your doctor, nurses, unit, research project, or hospital where your child received care? Your charitable donation may be directed to a specific division, your favorite patient program or the Children’s Hospital Fund, which supports the hospital’s greatest needs. Every dollar makes a difference!
*We are still experiencing increased infection control measures at the hospital and are only accepting monetary donations to the Child Life Fund for the purchase of new toys. No toys are being accepted.
Check out our list of books that introduce the concept of giving and generosity, as well as empathy and inclusion, that you can add to your child’s book collection.
Lauren McBryde, CCLS, MBA
Development Coordinator of Family Engagement
[email protected]
(412) 692-3920
