Shining Lights 2016
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During the 2016 campaign, 1,000 people “shared their light” by sending messages of compassion to patients, and thousands gave gifts totaling more than $950,000.
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A Special Thanks: Donations & Dollars 2016
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Donors gave and pledged more than $134 million to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the 2016 fiscal year. Highlighted here are the 13 largest donations to Children’s Hospital.
CHOP at a Glance – 2016
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The new South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center, which houses a CHOP primary care facility, a city health center for adults, a library branch and a recreation center, and the two new gardens are just two examples of CHOP's comprehensive approach to health and dedication to innovation.
Unwavering Support
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CHOP has many loyal donors, but a small group of them stands out: Those who have given every year for nearly four decades.
The Best Care for Every Child
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Children’s Hospital is ushering in a new era of genetics and broadening the scope of genetic medicine across all clinical areas through the creation of the Roberts Collaborative for Genetics and Individualized Medicine.
Giving Thanks: A Video Message
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Please watch a special Thanksgiving video tribute we created to thank you for supporting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. You make possible the many breakthroughs that improve and save children’s lives, impacting families here and around the world.
Michael’s Way Brings Smiles to the Oncology Outpatient Clinic
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During the 14th annual Fun Fest hosted by Michael’s Way, Cancer Center patients enjoyed face painting, caricature drawings, and the many accessories available in the photo booth before getting their pictures snapped.
A New Office Empowers Employee-inventors
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The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI) at CHOP teamed up with Michele Davey, RN, and her colleagues to improve patients' IV protectors. They created the See-IV, a protective cover with a clear window that allows a quick, unobtrusive check of an IV site.
A Day in the Life of a Pet Therapy Dog
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Tarot, an 18-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, is one of the 53 dogs in the Gerald B. Shreiber Pet Therapy Program. This is a day in his life.
CHOP Patients Ponder Outer Space
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CHOP patients enjoyed a week of camp activities with a space theme that included a session on decorating rocket ships then “launching” them on a track. We got some of the kids’ thoughts about outer space.