Parents with a sick child face so many worries — affording their child’s care shouldn’t be one of them. Families in need of expert and compassionate care at UPMC Children’s cannot always afford the cost that comes with medical expenses.
Support for the Free Care Fund helps provide parents with peace of mind and the stability of knowing that, regardless of a family’s finances, every child will have access to the care and treatment they need. Every dollar you give goes to a family in need.
You may wonder if one fundraiser, one volunteer, or even one dollar can really make a difference to the thousands of families who pass through the doors of UPMC Children’s.
The answer is yes. Without a doubt.
The legacy of Albert Lexie is proof that every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to change a life. For 30 years, Albert Lexie served as a volunteer at our hospital, shining shoes for $3 a pair. He donated every cent of the tips he received to the Free Care Fund, contributing over $200,000 in his lifetime.
Albert will be a lifelong inspiration to all of those who give generously to kids and families.
You, too, can become a Free Care Fund hero by making a gift to the Free Care Fund today.
KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, our local CBS affiliate, and KDKA NewsRadio have been proud partners of UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation and leaders in our 71-year tradition of the annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon. Thanks to their partnership we can highlight the need of providing lifesaving care for all and celebrate giving to the Free Care Fund with a broadcast of our live Telethon.
Development Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships
