Stories of Hope and Healing: Sean’s Story
I was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma when I was a sophomore in high school. I underwent four intense rounds of chemotherapy and missed four months of school. To say it was a rough time, is an understatement. I lost my hair, I was sick, and I was weak. During that time, I was missing out […]
Changing the Future of the Heart Institute: A Testimonial From Joan Stephans
If you’re familiar with UPMC Children’s, you’re likely familiar with the UPMC Children’s Heart Institute. Its ranking of #3 in the nation reflects remarkable outcomes for children impacted by heart disease. But great outcomes for some — or even most — are not enough. The Heart Institute is pushing boundaries until that number is all.
Making Life Easier for Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
Pediatric heart transplantation offers tremendous hope for children facing life-threatening conditions. While often lifesaving, organ transplantation necessitates ongoing follow-up care to screen for rejection.
Winter FUNdraising Ideas
Don’t let yourself or your family go stir-crazy as the weather gets chilly! Check out our winter fundraising ideas.
School Coaches Positively Influence Boys’ Behavior with Help from UPMC Children’s
Coaching Boys Into Men is the only evidence-based prevention program of its kind that trains and motivates coaches to teach their young male athletes healthy relationship skills and that violence never equals strength.
Generous Giving for the Holidays
During the holidays when the spirit of giving is at an all-time high, donors from all walks of life find incredible ways to help us provide the future that every child deserves.
Recognizing Innovation and Philanthropy in Diabetes Care at UPMC Children’s
November is National Diabetes Month — a time to raise awareness for diabetes, its impact on people’s lives, and how health care heroes are tirelessly developing better treatments, care, and cures
Fall FUNdraising Ideas
As leaves change and the temperature drops, we still need your support. Help us put a smile on a child’s face by hosting your own fundraiser this season!
The Good Colonel: Legacy Donor Jean Migliorino Piccione
Retired Colonel Jean Migliorino Piccione dedicated her life to the betterment of others. Growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1940’s, Jean enjoyed music, dancing, and doting on her sister Elma. Jean attended nursing school at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh and Columbia University in New York, before completing graduate work at the University of North […]
Mario Lemieux Foundation Makes $5 million Gift to Cancer Research at UPMC Children’s
On October 4, 2022, the Mario Lemieux Foundation announced a transformational gift of $5 million to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.