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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.

Richard Wood

In Memoriam: Richard D. "Dick" Wood, Jr.

CHOP is sad to share the passing of Richard D. “Dick” Wood, Jr., longtime champion and supporter of CHOP and former president and CEO of Wawa. We have lost not only a visionary leader, but a cherished friend and member of the CHOP family.

Join us as we save lives and advance pediatric healthcare

Event

Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union

Parkway ambassador holding her medal

Join us this September for the Parkway Run & Walk and help us conquer cancer!

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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

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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Your impact

Chris receiving the YLA award

2026 National Philanthropy Day Honorees

CHOP has two honorees for this year's National Philanthropy Day! Congrats to our Young Leadership Alliance for winning the Outstanding Young Leadership Award and longtime CHOP supporter John G. DeMaio, MD for the Planned Giving Legacy Award.

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

Generous support from corporations that share our commitment to children’s well-being enables CHOP to serve a growing community in the Philadelphia region and save lives worldwide. Here’s how corporations and foundations can join forces with CHOP.

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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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