Foundation news
2022 Parkway Run & Walk Raised Record-Breaking $2 Million for Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Presenting Sponsor Citadel Credit Union Doubled Pledge and Renewed its Partnership for Annual Event Aimed at Conquering Childhood Cancer.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Main Line Health Announce New Affiliation
The new relationship brings CHOP’s world-class pediatric healthcare to patients and families across the award-winning Main Line Health System.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $400,000 Grant from American Heart Association to Study Hormones Related to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Health
Aligned with CHOP and AHA’s shared mission to improve cardiac care, grant supports research aiming to discover new hormones secreted from the heart.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity to Receive $1 Million Grant from Bank of America
Funding aims to reduce health disparities for patient and families living in West Philadelphia, extending CHOP’s overall community impact.
CHOP Pulmonologist and Medical Director of the Lung and Heart/Lung Transplant Programs featured on 6abc
Dr. Marueen Josephson was featured on 6abc to discuss her team’s participation in CHOP’s 31-Day Challenge and raising funds for the patients they care for.
Dr. Peter Phillips Presented with the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Pitcher of Hope Award
Dr. Peter Phillips, former Section Chief of Neuro-Oncology of our Cancer Center, was recently given the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Pitcher of Hope Award, which honors someone at CHOP who has gone above and beyond to make an impact on the lives of the children treated in the Oncology Department.
Philly Spin-In Raises More Than $812,000 to Support the Cardiac Center at CHOP in Event’s Sixth Year
On May 14 and 15, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted its sixth annual Philly Spin-In, a high-energy team cycling party, raising more than $812,000 (and counting!) to benefit the Cardiac Center at CHOP.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Establishes the Susan S. and Stephen P. Kelly Center for Cancer Immunotherapy
A transformative gift from local philanthropists Steve and Susan Kelly launches first-of-its-kind hub for pediatric cancer immunotherapy.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $650,000 Donation to Advance Brain Tumor Research and Discoveries Within the Children’s Brain Tumor Network
The Lilabean Foundation’s support will accelerate pace of translational research, discovery of new treatments for children and young adults with brain tumors.
CHOP Announces Dollar-For-Dollar Matching Gift Campaign, Will Fund New Discoveries to Transform Personalized Pediatric Surgical Care
Inspired by the separation of conjoined twins Addy and Lily Altobelli, an anonymous donor will match up to $2 million.