Giving to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

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Working with You to Transform Children’s Health

When a child is sick, we are reminded of how precious life is and are inspired to take on extraordinary challenges in order to find hope. Our teams of world-class physicians, nurses, researchers, and specialists are dedicated to transforming children’s health care. 

We are pioneering technologies and treatments that change families’ lives and are leading the way in areas such as pediatric heart surgery, cancer, diabetes, and pulmonology as well as neonatal care. We offer high-tech and high-touch solutions often unattainable at other hospitals. And we are committed to making the hospital experience as supportive and welcoming as possible.

You can help! Make a gift today to enable us to:

  • Bring promising research closer to cures for childhood diseases
  • Develop and offer more clinical trials for kids who need alternative solutions
  • Increase patient- and family-centered services, including access to music therapy 
  • Train tomorrow’s leaders in children’s health

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is the top hospital in Michigan and one of the finest in the country. Every day, we strive to improve and save lives. Join us in making a difference for children, families, and communities in Michigan and around the world.

Giving Opportunities

C.S. Mott Annual Fund

Your gift to the C.S. Mott Annual Fund will help us respond to needs that may not be met by any other source. This fund is a flexible mechanism to continuously respond to the needs of our patients, our clinicians, and our scientists.
Give now to offer comfort and hope

Child and Family Life Program

The Child and Family Life Program is dedicated to supporting children and their families in any way possible to ease the burden of illness. Activities and services include holiday celebrations, music and art therapy, and a family resource center.
Make a gift to support children and families

Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund

Your gift represents hope for children affected by life-threatening or chronic diseases. It supports investigators who have dedicated their lives to finding solutions, accelerating innovative ideas, and bringing concepts closer to real cures.
Give now to the Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund

Little Victors Wagon Program Gift Fund

Little Victors Wagons are symbols of hope and fun in C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. These wagons are the preferred mode of transport for children heading to appointments, playrooms, and even rolling out the door as they are discharged to go home.
Make a gift to help kids and families

Save a Heart

Congenital heart disease is the No. 1 birth defect in the U.S. and requires lifelong care. Help “Save A Heart” by contributing to research, clinical innovation, education and training, and support programs for congenital heart families.
Give now to Save A Heart

Block Out Cancer

Researchers at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital are making transformative breakthroughs and opening doors to novel, personalized treatment options for childhood cancer. You can help Block Out Cancer with a gift to pediatric cancer research.
Donate to give families hope

Ways to Give

There are many ways to support patient care, research, and medical education, and all gifts have an important impact. Explore opportunities to contribute in ways that align with your priorities and goals.

Host Your Own Fundraiser

Community fundraisers of all sizes advance your cause while supporting patient care, research, and education. Our resources can help you host an impactful and memorable event.

In-Kind Gifts

In-kind gifts can make a big difference, and we gratefully accept these contributions to select areas. Our guidelines will help you share your generosity in the most effective way.

The difference you make really brings joy to our patients. We see a sparkle in their eye when there are things we can provide to them to really help the patient experience. And that's what we're really all about — to really make sure that we're making meaningful impacts with the patients that we are so fortunate to serve. So thank you for allowing us to continue our mission and make the greatest impact that we can.

Chief Operating Officer, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital
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Philanthropy News

Moriah and Aria stand back-to-back with their arms crossed. They're wearing U-M gear and standing in front of a Mott background.
Philanthropy News

A gameday to remember: DMUM gives Mott family a chance to experience the OSU vs. Michigan rivalry

The Williams family attended one of the biggest games of the U-M football season thanks to Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan (DMUM).
Paisley, a young girl with long brown hair that is pulled back on top, is wearing oversized heart-shaped red sunglasses and a blue Save A Heart t-shirt with yellow hearts across the top. She is standing with her arms extended upwards in a gesture of victory in front of a block M.
Philanthropy News

Small But Mighty: Paisley’s Brave Journey Inspires Support for Children’s Heart Care

Your gift to the Save A Heart Campaign at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital fuels lifesaving breakthroughs for kids like Paisley who are living with heart defects.
Photo of Evalynn seated on the steps of a piece of play equipment. She has long brown hair and is wearing a purple Calming the Storm of Epilepsy t-shirt.
Philanthropy News

Calming the Storm campaign fuels advances in life-changing epilepsy care for kids

Your support of the Calming the Storm campaign helps transform epilepsy care for our Little Victors at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Partner With Us

We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.

Maria Bertram

Maria Bertram

Managing Director of Development
Mike Hartwell

Mike Hartwell

Sr. Associate Director of Development
Ann Kay

Ann Kay

Sr. Associate Director of Development
Toni Lauretano

Toni Lauretano

Assistant Director of Development
Jennifer Hurand

Jennifer Polan

Associate Director of Development
Headshot of Brenda Wehrli

Brenda Wehrli

Senior Director of Development

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Lila’s Fund Golf Outing

Join us on July 11, 2026, for our annual Lila’s Fund Golf Outing! Proceeds support the C.S Mott Children's Hospital Cups of Kindness program!

Chloe West Memorial Golf Scramble

Please join us on July 12th for our Annual Chloe West Memorial Golf Scramble! Proceeds will benefit the Save a Heart Fund at C.S Mott Children's Hospital.

Ride for the House Poker Run Supporting Lila's Fund

Join us on July 17, 2026, for the Lila’s Fund Ride. Proceeds will go towards the C.S Mott Children's Hospital Cups of Kindness program!