Foundation news
Philly Spin-In Raises More than $570,000 for Cardiac Center at CHOP
Proceeds from the third annual Philly Spin-In will directly support patient care, treatment and research that benefit children with heart conditions

Cheers for CHOP Raises $735,000
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s sixth annual Cheers for CHOP raised $735,000 to support pediatric brain tumor research and care.

The Fore Hadley Foundation Donates $55,000 to CDH Research
The Fore Hadley Foundation presented CHOP with a $55,000 grant to support congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) research. The grant will support the research of Drs. Ian Krantz and William Peranteau.

Black Tie Tailgate Raises $1.2 Million for Department of Nursing in Two Years
The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation raised more than $1.2 million over the past two years to the Department of Nursing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
'They Walk With You'
When an illnesses is particularly challenging to treat or the hospital’s collective expertise is not enough to save a child, the Center for Palliative Care team steps in to help families.

When Food Is Medicine
Opened in fall 2018, the Food Pharmacy is expected to assist about 250 families each year in its current West Philadelphia location.
How Daisy Days Bloomed
What started as four-day fund drive in 1953 has evolved into a monthlong event in May and a signature fundraising campaign in the region.
Technology Brings the Doctor to School
In a pilot program at a local school district, CHOP pediatricians are on call each school day for “telehealth” consults with students and school nurses.
Tiny Gland, Big Consequences
Aileen and Brian Roberts' commitment to Dr. Levine’s research into the genetic causes of hypoparathyroidism in children can be life changing.
Ask Dr. Bell: How Can We Address Opioid Misuse?
Louis Bell, MD, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: prescribing opioids for pain.