Beneficiary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), our goal is unwavering: to give every child hope for a healthy future. CHOP is transforming pediatric healthcare by revolutionizing treatment options and pushing pediatric scientific knowledge forward. We find bold new answers and lifesaving breakthroughs — with every step made possible by philanthropic donors.

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    A Research Powerhouse
    With one of the world’s largest pediatric research centers, CHOP works relentlessly to make game-changing discoveries. Our researchers excel in both thinking innovatively and turning their ideas into real solutions, transforming the lives of children across the globe. 

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    Leaders in Patient Care
    CHOP has the highest patient volume in the nation. Our care teams provide therapies families can’t get anywhere else. Our approach is uniquely comprehensive: We anticipate the needs of the whole family and help each patient and their family cope with challenging situations and emotions. 

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    A History of Firsts
    Being the first pediatric hospital in the nation is only one of the many firsts we’ve celebrated over the past 165-plus years:
       
    • First vaccines for mumps, whooping cough, influenza and rotavirus
    • First FDA-approved cell therapy for cancer
    • First bilateral hand transplant in a pediatric patient
    • First balloon catheter for treatment of heart defects
    • First successful fetal heart surgery
    • And countless more!