Ariel Memorial CrossFit Fundraiser
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This past May, Sonya Silvaggio and her fellow CrossFit enthusiasts hosted the 5th Annual Ariel Memorial WOD (Workout of the Day), a heart-pumping fundraiser to honor Sonya’s late daughter.
Giving Back in Honor of Anya
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Earlier this year, Sandra and Bob La Mar, founders of the Anya Elyse La Mar Foundation, established an endowment at UPMC Children’s to advance scientific discovery at the Mario Lemieux Institute for Pediatric Cancer Research.
Why We Walk for Children’s: Patient Champion Stories
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Each year, Walk for Children’s brings together thousands of families, staff, and supporters to rally behind patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
This year, Walk for Children’s is on Saturday, June 8. Register today to join in the celebration!
A Doctor with a Dedication to Repair the World
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Dena Hofkosh first arrived at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to complete her pediatric residency and fellowship, but it soon became her professional home for a 40-year career.
Nurturing Future Leaders: The McElhattan Foundation and Pediatric Palliative Care
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When families learn that their child’s condition will require significant long-term care, the Division of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh provides counseling and resources for the best care options to consider for their child.
The Renziehausen Trust: Empowering Innovations in Diabetes Treatment for Generations
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Learn more about the legacy of compassion and generosity that has transformed the lives of countless children battling diabetes.
Family and Friends Give in Honor of Devoted Father and Trailblazing Pediatric Oncologist
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A dedicated pediatrician serving the greater Pittsburgh community for more than 50 years, Dr. Sal Orlando helped to pioneer patient-centered hematology/oncology treatment at UPMC Children’s.
How Local Families are Helping to Find a Cure for Diabetes
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As George Gittes, MD, and his team continue to uncover promising findings related to their cutting-edge diabetes gene therapy research, we want to celebrate the many donors who make this scientific discovery possible.
Meet One Family Supporting UPMC Children’s Excellence in Scleroderma Research
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The recent passing of television star Bob Saget has put scleroderma research in the national spotlight – research that’s breaking ground right here at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
How One Man Makes a Difference: The Estate Gift of Larry Fullerton
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A donor of ordinary means can make an extraordinary difference through planned giving. This is the inspiring story of Mr. Larry Fullerton, a thoughtful and generous donor who has done just that.