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Season of Thanks: A Video Message
Breakthroughs happen every day at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — thanks to supporters like you! We want to thank you for transforming children’s lives and making tomorrow’s breakthroughs possible for children today.

The Hospital Launches a Historic Campaign
CHOP's campaign For Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs is determined to raise a historic $1 billion by 2020 — and we’ve already reached the $800 million mark.
Hospitality on the Go
Our multilingual hospitality navigators help families arrange for transportation, secure nearby housing, and handle the other parts of life that keep going despite a child’s hospitalization.

How We Can Help Families at the Connelly Center
For 20 years, the Connelly Center has been a vital source of education and comfort — and a cornerstone of the Hospital’s family-centered care.

In Pursuit of Cure for a Rare Degenerative Disease
A rare degenerative disease strikes during childhood. A multimillion-dollar gift is fueling CHOP scientists’ search for a cure.

Mending Unseen Wounds
A new grant from Kohl’s will increase access to mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents to minimize the impact of violence and maltreatment.

Erin & Abby's Separation Story
As twins Erin & Abby turn 1, we look back at the milestones in their lives — from the moment their parents found out they were expecting, to the diagnosis and the 14-hour surgery to separate the twins at the skull.

A Day in the Life of a Surgical Fellow
Senior surgical fellow Katie Russell, MD, calls her two-year fellowship at CHOP “the coolest job in the Hospital.” Join us for a typical high-energy (and very long) day in her life.

Ask Dr. Bell — What’s the Microbiome?
Dr. Bell shares the latest in medical thinking on the connection between our diet, our microbiome, and our health.

Finding the Words
The Woody Starkweather Intensive Stuttering Program at CHOP focuses on improving speech development through interactive games and activities.