Why Participate

Empower Dreams and Inspire Hope

Every day at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, we work to give each child hope for a healthy future. From life-changing research to leading clinical care that impacts our communities, we advocate for and provide the best for children in our backyard and around the world. Being the first pediatric hospital in the nation is only one of the many firsts CHOP has celebrated over the past 170+ years. We empower dreams, unlock potential and inspire hope.

When you participate in I CHOP your generosity powers the people, programs and places that make the seemingly impossible possible for children and families. Most funds raised will support the Children’s Fund at CHOP, providing the flexibility to address the hospital’s greatest needs and ensure patients receive the best possible care. Teams that raise $1,000 or more can direct their fundraising to a specific area at CHOP, allowing them to support the programs and services that are closes to their hearts — including Orthopedics, Genetics, Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, Child Life and more.

Each year, U.S. News & World Report posts its annual ranking of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in 11 pediatric specialties – and CHOP has made the list every year! Learn about CHOP’s top-ranked pediatric specialties.

CHOP: By the numbers

  • 1.7M
    Outpatient visits per year
  • 235K+
    Inpatient days per year
  • 36K+
    Hospital admissions each year
  • 724
    Hospital beds in use every day
  • 300+
    Centers, programs and disease-specific clinics
  • 50+
    Care Network sites in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Your gift supports patient care, innovation, research, community impact and growth at CHOP.

Leading clinical care

Our clinical practice is focused on delivering better outcomes for every child, from routine illnesses to rare disease. From our state-of the-art hospitals to deep multidisciplinary subspecialty expertise and compassionate care, CHOP clinical care is uniquely comprehensive.

Innovation at CHOP

CHOP lead the world through its relentless pursuit of answers to the biggest pediatric challenges. Our hospital is a place where the unbelievable can happen; where innovation meets empathy and hope can turn into healing.

Unlocking potential

Our research transforms discoveries into life-changing solutions that will help children to thrive for generations to come. With unmatched capabilities and a solid track record, we are committed to finding answers to deliver tangible impact on pediatric healthcare.

Community advocacy and impact

Together with legislators, educators, community leaders and families, we are tackling the biggest issues in pediatric healthcare and finding new solutions to create real, substantial change that will improve children’s lives.

An expansive footprint; A brighter tomorrow

We are committed to meeting our patients’ ever evolving needs. To do this, CHOP is channeling resources into innovative spaces that are designed with patients in mind and research facilities meant to tackle tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our buildings create a foundation for healing and hope, as we elevate the standards of pediatric care and meet the increasing demand for specialized services.