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NRG Energy’s Support of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Cardiac Center Exceeds $4 Million Donation Milestone
NRG Energy, one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas suppliers, has surpassed $4 million in funding to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) from its charitable program, Choose to Give. The milestone was celebrated at the hospital with a check presentation which included leadership and staff from the Cardiac Center at CHOP.
In Celebration of National Volunteer Month, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wawa Foundation Announce Inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge
To celebrate April as National Volunteer Month, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wawa Foundation, commemorating its 10th anniversary this year, have come together to announce the inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge.

Why I Give: Samantha Del Maestro
Patient mom Samantha Del Maestro shares her story, which began at her 20-week scan during her pregnancy with her second child.

Teaming Up for Families
A CHOP program supported by Vanguard streamlines healthcare for under-resourced pregnant mothers and very young children.

Dream Job
A class of high school seniors gets the ultimate graduation present: guaranteed employment at CHOP.

On a Mission
A visionary program at CHOP tackles one of the greatest challenges in pediatric cardiology.

Medicine — and More
Families in need that come to the ED get unexpected support, from diapers and food to a listening ear and compassionate concern.

A Day in the Life: Gino Poliziani, LSW
Follow Gino Poliziani, LSW, a social worker in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

Embracing Uncertainty
Breakthrough research into the ethics of genetic testing has earned Katharine P. Callahan, MD, MSME, a new title: Wunderkind.

A Place of Hope and Healing
Using children’s strengths as a path to recovery.
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