Foundation news
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.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $450,000 Donation to Help Form the First Global Resuscitation Alliance and Resuscitation Training Academy for Children
The Asmund Laerdal Foundation and RQI Partners LLC’s Philanthropic Support Will Advance Best Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Prevention, Preparation, Education, and Resuscitation Practices.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $2 Million Gift to Jump Start New Clinical Trial for Severe Food Allergies
The Mondre and Lane families’ philanthropic support will fund study utilizing a current FDA-approved drug to benefit large number of children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE).
Reed Smith Supports Continued Expansion of CHOP Medical-Legal Partnership
Supported by a second philanthropic gift from Reed Smith, CHOP will be able to offer pro bono legal services to select families receiving care at its South Philadelphia Primary Care Center.