On June 4, 2015, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will mark the 125th anniversary of admitting its first young patient.
From its beginning, Children’s Hospital has been a beacon of hope to children and families in Western Pennsylvania. A place of compassion and care for every child in need, regardless of religion, race, or ability to pay.
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Today, this beacon of hope shines as Children’s Hospital cares for children and families regionally, nationally, and internationally. A place where experts treat rare diseases, define new standards of care, pioneer protocols, and provide family-centered services in a world-class environment.
This beacon will continue to illuminate child health care for the next 125 years. A place that will never stop searching for cures, treatments, and therapies. A place built and sustained by this generous community.
You would recognize the names of many of the original board members of Children’s Hospital: Frick, Carnegie, McCune, and Mellon.
What is interesting is the fact that this group of individuals did not need a hospital for their children.
Instead they built this hospital for the community with the belief that every child was their responsibility, and they backed it up with a mission that allowed access to ALL children, regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay.
Here for Every Child
- Children’s cares for children and families from every state and many countries
- Families bypass their own children’s hospital to get care that they can get nowhere else
- Children’s is a place where experts treat rare diseases, define new standards of care, pioneer protocols, and provide family-centered services in a world-class environment
- Our services go beyond our four walls to other parts of the country and the world
- Partnerships with hospitals in Tampa, Akron, Charlottesville, and throughout South America, the Middle East and Europe
- By sharing our outcomes data openly, we will improve care in hospitals around the world
- Not only do we attract patients from around the globe, but the research work of our physician-scientists improves care wherever pediatricians practice.
125th Anniversary Launch Event
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Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh history wall, located on third floor of the hospital. |
Community Launch Event
- Scheduled for June 4, 2015, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Media launch and public kickoff to the 125th Anniversary year
- Held at Children’s Hospital Eat’n Park Atrium
- Invitations to media, patient families, hospital staff, and donors
125th Anniversary Children’s Story Booth
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Alessandra, Intracranial Hemorrhage survivor and Children’s Hospital Brain Care Institute Patient |
An interactive story booth used at community events, in schools, at Foundation events, and in hospital.
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Manned by a street team of Children’s ambassadors, this travelling video booth includes:
- National and local celebrities sharing their stories and encouraging others to do so
- Share stories that celebrate childhood
- Share stories that engage and motivate
- Link to a microsite destination
- Media partnership with KDKA
- High level of exposure at external events throughout the region
125th Anniversary Celebration Gala
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- The Signature fundraising event of the 125th Anniversary
- Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
- David L. Lawrence Convention Center
- Black-tie event to benefit Center for Rare Disease Therapy
- 1,000 anticipated guests
- Celebrate the community support that has made Children’s Hospital a treasured resource for families searching for cures and treatments
- Honor philanthropists who have the paved the way for generations to come:
- Mr. John G. Rangos Sr.
Legacy of Hope - Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
- Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Beacons of Hope
- Mr. John G. Rangos Sr.
125th Anniversary Culminating Event
- Scheduled for June 2016
- Serves as the close to the 125th Anniversary year
- Community-wide event
- Patient family reunion
- Employee volunteer opportunities
- Outdoor setting, fireworks, etc.