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Science Meets Sashes for Miss Pennsylvania USA 2024, a Woman in STEM
Noni Diarra, a biopsy specimen technician at CHOP, will represent her home state as the recently crowned Miss Pennsylvania.
Cure Sickle Cell Walk & Family Fun Day Presented by West Pharmaceutical Services Raises More Than $256,000 for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Care
Earlier this month, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted the Cure Sickle Cell Walk & Family Fun Day presented by West Pharmaceutical Services at Citizens Bank Park raising more than $256,000 (and counting!) to support sickle cell warriors.
15th Annual Walk for Hope Raises More than $247,000 for CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Supporting Transformative Research and Care
Recently Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted its annual Walk for Hope benefiting the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at CHOP, raising more than $247,000 and sparking hope for a cure to IBD.
Dr. John Maris Presented with the Alex’s Lemonade Stand 2024 Pitcher of Hope Award
John Maris, MD, the Giulio D’Angio Endowed Chair in Neuroblastoma Research at CHOP, is this year’s recipient of the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Pitcher of Hope Award.
CHOP’s Annual Runway Event Raises More Than $615,000 for the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Last week, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted The Runway, a contemporary lunchtime fashion show curated by top Philadelphia-area designers and trunk show offering one-of-a-kind goods, at the Crystal Tea Room.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Name of New Research Hub: The Morgan Center for Research and Innovation
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that it has received a significant philanthropic gift from Mitchell L. Morgan, Dr. Hilarie L. Morgan and their family to name its state-of-the-art research facility currently under construction on the South Street bridge next to CHOP’s Roberts Center for Pediatric Research.
NRG Energy’s Support of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Cardiac Center Exceeds $4 Million Donation Milestone
NRG Energy, one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas suppliers, has surpassed $4 million in funding to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) from its charitable program, Choose to Give. The milestone was celebrated at the hospital with a check presentation which included leadership and staff from the Cardiac Center at CHOP.
In Celebration of National Volunteer Month, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wawa Foundation Announce Inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge
To celebrate April as National Volunteer Month, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wawa Foundation, commemorating its 10th anniversary this year, have come together to announce the inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge.
Why I Give: Samantha Del Maestro
Patient mom Samantha Del Maestro shares her story, which began at her 20-week scan during her pregnancy with her second child.
Teaming Up for Families
A CHOP program supported by Vanguard streamlines healthcare for under-resourced pregnant mothers and very young children.