This Moment with UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Ambassadors, T.J. and Dani Watt
Learn more about what inspires Foundation ambassadors T.J. and Dani Watt to support children and families at UPMC Children’s. What initially inspired you to support UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation? What initially inspired us to support UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation goes back to our time as student athletes at the University of Wisconsin when we would […]
Donors Drive Pediatric Discovery at UPMC Children’s
Jodi describes her son Miles as equal parts Minion, Energizer Bunny, and Tasmanian Devil. So in 2018, when 4-year-old Miles became unusually tired, Jodi and Miles’ dad, Randy, knew something was wrong. Several weeks later, after random bruising, nosebleeds, and bouts of nausea, the preschooler was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. “We were absolutely devastated,” […]
6 Ways to Support UPMC Children’s This Holiday Season
It’s the season of giving, and we want to make sure you know your options for showing your support to children and families at UPMC Children’s. From gifts of stock and donor advised funds, to qualified charitable donations and cryptocurrency, there are many ways to make your generosity work for you. Get started below! Monthly […]
A Second Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic is Open at UPMC Children’s South
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, including a lead gift from Elizabeth L. and John P. Surma, families who reside in communities south of Pittsburgh now have quicker and easier access to mental health care through the new Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic at UPMC Children’s South in South Fayette Township. This family-friendly clinic offers […]
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Announces New Trustees
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of four impactful additions to the Board. Joining as Trustees are Dennis A. Cestra, Jr., Noelle Calabro Conover, Christopher R. McCrady, and James W. Rogers.
Judy Nyssen Leaves a Legacy of Comfort for Young Brain Care Patients
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation recently received a gift from the estate of Judy Nyssen. The gift brings new innovative technology to UPMC Children’s Brain Care Institute. Judy’s gift will make life a little easier for children undergoing treatment for neurological disorders. UPMC Children’s Brain Care Institute (BCI) is comprised of a dedicated team of over […]
Philanthropy Supports Integrated Behavioral Health: Meet Dr. Alexandra Bobb
Philanthropy supports behavioral health for children with chronic conditions. Alexandra Bobb, PhD, NCSP, recently joined the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology (GI), Hepatology and Nutrition and the Colorectal Center for Children as pediatric psychologist. The role, funded in part by philanthropy, allows Dr. Bobb to support children and adolescents served by the GI Division’s Pediatric IBD Center and the Colorectal Center for […]
Hope for Stevie
Spirited little Stevie was born in June 2023, a happy and healthy baby, but a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease changed her life. At just two months old, her parents, Breigh and Michael, noticed blood in her stool and rushed her to the emergency room. Doctors initially suspected a dairy allergy, leading Breigh to eliminate dairy […]
Samantha’s Survivorship Story
When Samantha was only 2, her parents discovered a lump on her arm. After the family’s local hospital in Erie failed to uncover a diagnosis, Samantha’s parents brought her to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for treatment. At UPMC Children’s, 2-year-old Samantha was diagnosed with cancer. She had a complex combination of rhabdomyosarcoma and Ewing […]
Children’s Trust Welcomes Gregory and Nicolet Weimer as New Co-Chairs
Earlier this year, UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation welcomed Gregory and Nicolet Weimer to lead Children’s Trust as co-chairs. Children’s Trust is a group of emerging philanthropists dedicated to supporting UPMC Children’s most promising pediatric researchers. Powering Innovative Research Federal research funding is competitive and can be unpredictable. Philanthropic funding empowers our researchers to quickly respond […]