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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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Lace up and join us

CHOP's Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, October 24 at Lincoln Financial Field. What started as a simple walk to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and their families, has grown into a beloved tradition filled with smiles, music and meaningful moments.

Join us as we save lives and advance pediatric healthcare

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CHOP Buddy Walk®

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

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Holiday Boutique

Participants smiling at the Holiday Boutique

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

Black Tie Tailgate 2023 group at event with Clutch the Bear

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.

Helping Hands 2026

Helping Hands: Community Care Challenge

This year's Helping Hands: Community Care Challenge brough together hundreds of corporate supporters to raise more than $620,000 for CHOP's Wawa Volunteer Services. The group also packed more than 35,000 resource kits for patients and families.

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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