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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation

Your Generosity. Their Future.

Your generosity fuels discovery and transforms the lives of children and their families, today and for generations to come. From donations and planned gifts to joining one of our many inspiring events, there are so many ways you can help.

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Personalized medicine in pediatrics

In this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Susan Furth, MD, PhD, podcast host and Chief Scientific Officer, sits down with Stephan Kadauke, MD, PhD, Co-Director of the Cell Based Therapy Laboratory at CHOP.

Join us as we save lives and advance pediatric healthcare

Event

CHOP Buddy Walk®

Buddy Walk champion and his family

Join us in October to support breakthrough care and brighter futures for individuals with Down syndrome.

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Event

Holiday Boutique

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Hosted by the Women's Committee annually since 1965, the Holiday Boutique features vendors from around the country offering a unique selection of merchandise for sale.

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Black Tie Tailgate

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The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation’s Black Tie Tailgate is a glamorous evening of fine dining, top-shelf drinks, and exclusive access to the Philly Auto Show. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Department of Nursing and Clinical Care Services.

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Your impact

Dr. Joseph Mitchell

Welcome Joe Mitchell, MD

Joe Mitchell joined CHOP as President in 2025, and stepped into the role of CEO as of October 1. He is a mission-driven leader with a deep commitment to children and families, and excited to lead CHOP into it's next chapter.

Cameron and Dr. Sankar. He performed a procedure which preserved Cameron’s ability to walk.

A Path to Walking

About a month after she was born, Cameron got an ultrasound and then, a diagnosis – bilateral hip dislocations, a severe form of developmental dysplasia of the hips (DDH). Treatment and therapy at CHOP helped her gain her ability walk. 

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Pediatric Health Chat

CHOP's Pediatric Health Chat helps parents sort fact from fiction. With trusted pediatric experts from CHOP covering topics on vaccines, sleep nutrition, the immune system and so much more.

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Yay for Pajama Day!

CHOP is having a pajama party and schools are invited. Pajama Day is a chance for schools to spend the day in their jammies while supporting kids and families CHOP serves every day. It's celebrated on Dec. 4 at CHOP, but schools can pick the day that works best for them.

50+
locations

Embedded in communities for better healthcare accessibility and creating the largest healthcare network in the U.S.

100+
community-based programs

Established to enable healthier families, stronger schools, thriving neighborhoods and successful businesses

638,000
square feet (and more to come!)

Dedicated research space equipped to make the next great breakthroughs for all children 

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Driven to discovery

At CHOP, we are solving the previously unsolvable. Fueled by an endless curiosity and generous philanthropy, we are finding new ways to create healthy outcomes for every child we serve.

You don’t have to be an expert in event planning or fundraising to help raise awareness and funds for CHOP! Your enthusiasm for helping children, their families and our community is all you need to fuel change. 

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Volunteer Services

The volunteers who donate their time play an important role in the experience of our patients and families.

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Corporate Giving

CHOP offers many opportunities to connect corporations with areas they'd like to support.

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Make a Gift to CHOP in Your Will or by Beneficiary Designation

A gift to CHOP in your will or trust, or by beneficiary designation, can ensure happy, healthy tomorrows for children everywhere. 

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