Giving to Pediatrics
Help Us Transform Care for Kids
For parents, realizing that something might be wrong with their child is a nightmare. In an instant, it can remind us of how precious life is, give us new purpose, and inspire us to take on extraordinary challenges.
The Department of Pediatrics is committed to solving the health care challenges kids face, including pediatric cancers, heart disease, neurological conditions, and more. We provide state-of-the-art, comprehensive, and evidence-based care. We pursue groundbreaking research. And we train tomorrow’s top pediatric specialists.
You can help. Your gift will fuel:
- The highest quality and most advanced medical care for children
- Research that will lead to new preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic strategies for diseases that impact children
- Outstanding education for residents, fellows, and others engaged in pediatric medicine
Today the opportunities to provide hope and healing are greater than ever. Together, we can change health care for children, families, and communities at home and around the world.
Giving Opportunities
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.
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.
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.
Epilepsy Gift Fund
Help our Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program train the next generation of epilepsy specialists, launch innovative new approaches to diagnosis and treatment, and support children and families throughout their epilepsy journey.
Mott Care Coordination Program Fund
Your gift helps us offer seamless care and support to families of children with complex medical needs so they can focus on healing and building a brighter future.
Pediatric Education and Fellowship Support Fund
Your gift improves children’s health for years to come by supporting transformative learning opportunities for tomorrow’s leaders and experts in pediatric medicine.
- Boxer Fund for Immuno-Hematology
- Brandon Neonatal ICU Gift Fund
- Cecilia Children’s Comfort Fund
- CHC Director’s Research Endowment
- Chad Carr Pediatric Brain Tumor Center Fund
- Charles Woodson Endowed Clinical Research Fund
- Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program
- Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics for Children’s Health Fund
- LIFE Fund
- Pediatric Cancer Research Fund
- Pediatric Diabetes Gift Fund
- Pediatric Genetics
- Pediatric Nephrology Gift Fund
- Pediatrics Gastroenterology Gift Fund
- Pediatric Pulmonary Gift Fund
- Pediatric Rheumatology Research
- Pediatric Sickle Cell Program
Philanthropy News
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).
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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.
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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.
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Catching Up With Jack
Nonprofit organization Catching Up With Jack fuels leading-edge pediatric brain cancer research while honoring a journey of courage and faith.
Philanthropy News
Block Out Cancer: Stand With Us to Make a Difference for Children
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September spotlights the impact of pediatric cancer and emphasizes the vital roles of research and patient support programs.
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Generosity in full swing: celebrating 30 years of the Alexander McLaren Memorial Golf Outing
The Alexander McLaren Memorial Foundation celebrates 30 years of making a difference for children and families 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
Managing Director of Development
Mike Hartwell
Sr. Associate Director of Development
Jennifer Polan
Associate Director of Development
Ann Kay
Sr. Associate Director of Development
Toni Lauretano
Assistant Director of Development
Brenda Wehrli
Senior Director of Development
