Jared Isaacman today announced a $30 million commitment to three leading Pennsylvania health systems—Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation, and The Guthrie Clinic—underscoring his long-standing dedication to children’s health and the well-being of communities across the Commonwealth.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced the establishment of the Elise’s Corner Endowed Chair in Alexander Disease Research. Dr. Amy T. Waldman, Medical Director of the Leukodystrophy Center and a pediatric neurologist at CHOP, has been named the inaugural chair holder. Funded by Elise’s Corner and Jim and Marguerite Pearson, the role will support research and treatments for Alexander disease, a form of leukodystrophy that progressively damages the nervous system.

Earlier this month, more than 1000 local philanthropists, corporate leaders and patient families came together for an evening of inspirational storytelling and impact at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) signature fundraiser, the Carousel Ball. The event raised more than $7 million directly benefiting pediatric care, research and education at CHOP.

Last Sunday, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) 24th Annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day took place benefiting the hospital’s Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) Program, which supports healthier futures for patients and helps to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. For the past two decades, the event has generated $5 million and this year, a record-breaking amount of $416,000 (and counting!) was raised.

NRG Energy, one of the nation’s leading natural gas, electricity, and smart home companies, recently celebrated surpassing $5 million in contributions to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) from its charitable program, Choose to Give.

Last Sunday, more than 290 teams comprised of over 8,000 supporters participated in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Cancer Center’s largest fundraiser, the Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union. More than $1.8 million was raised to fund and directly support pediatric research and care for those battling cancer.

Last week, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Wawa and The Wawa Foundation hosted their second annual Helping Hands Community Care Challenge. The event brought hundreds of representatives from the corporate community together for a high-energy, high-impact day of service to make a tangible difference for CHOP patients and their families.

Dr. Haley Newman, an attending physician with the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) received the Young Investigator Award from Hyundai Hope on Wheels at a recent ceremony with her peers and patients. She received a $300,000 grant which will aid in vital research for pediatric cancer.

Today Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced funding to support the recently launched Center for Microbial Medicine. This pioneering initiative is made possible by three transformative gifts from the McCausland and Salata families (through the McCausland Foundation), the Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation and another generous donor. Together, their support totals $13 million.

Today, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the launch of the I ♥ CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge, presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies, with Saquon Barkley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, as the Official Champion of the event.