UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation

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Fundraising for UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation
US$64,379
raised of US$100,000 target
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Phil Jurkovec's fundraiser for the NICU at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
We are the sole fundraising arm to support to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Story

It's an honor to work with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This hospital holds a special place in my heart. When I was 3 years old, my brother Sebastian was born 13 weeks premature. He only weighed 2lbs. 2oz. and his chance of survival was slim. He finally came home at 6 months old and weighed only 4 lbs. He was hooked up to oxygen and a feeding tube at all times. Nurses were in our home caring for him every minute of the day and night. UPMC Children's Hospital became a second home to all of us. Sebastian underwent 9 surgeries in the first couple years of life. The care that he received enabled him to not only survive, but thrive.

Today, Sebastian is a healthy 20-year-old. My parents, five siblings, and I are so grateful to UPMC Children's. Being home in Pittsburgh and playing football for Pitt gives me the unique opportunity to spotlight the work of UPMC Children's, specifically the NICU, in saving babies like Sebastian and supporting their families in crisis.

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About the charity

The foundation exists to provide financial support for the hospital’s mission of improving the health and well-being of children, teenagers, and young adults through excellence in patient care, teaching, research, and advocacy.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$64,378.38
Online donations
US$28,098.00
Offline donations
US$36,280.38

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