Foundation news
A Breath of Fresh Air
A gift from the Wyss Foundation elevates CHOP's research in thoracic insufficiency syndrome, a rare and complex condition.
Overcoming Fears and Empowering Other Kids
Inspired by her own journey, a CHOP patient helps other children deal with the stress of managing an illness.
A Decade of Holistic Healing
The Integrative Health Program empowers patients to take charge of their recovery.
New Avenues
CHOP researchers are aiming to treat a wider range of cancers by reaching previously “unreachable” drug targets.
Grant Will Provide Transformative Career Opportunities
A new partnership between CHOP and a local high school aims to lift families out of poverty.
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.