PITTSBURGH, May 25, 2023 - UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation announced today a $7.5 million gift from Acrisure, making it the largest corporate gift ever received by the foundation.
The gift will support the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, which is one of the top-ranked cardiology and heart surgery programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
"This is a significant milestone for the foundation, the hospital, and most importantly, for the children and families receiving care within the Heart Institute," said Rachel Petrucelli, president of UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. "Acrisure's decision to help our hospital advance care and cures for heart patients was made with the utmost care, and with a sincere ambition to make a positive difference in people's lives."
The investment from Acrisure will enable the Heart Institute to elevate clinical care, research, and the patient experience for children and families who live locally, and for families from around the world who travel to UPMC for the expertise of the Heart Institute.
"We look forward to a longstanding collaboration with Acrisure in support of our commitment to make our Heart Institute the preeminent center in the world for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with congenital heart disease, as well as a leading institution for training future pediatric physicians," said Victor Morell, M.D., chief of cardiothoracic surgery of UPMC Children's.
"This contribution reflects our commitment to be impactful in Pittsburgh," said Greg Williams, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Acrisure. "Supporting the hospital's mission of advancing pediatric medicine through groundbreaking research, innovative treatments and compassionate care aligns perfectly with our values. We hope we can be an accelerant to this important work for many years to come."
The Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader of cardiovascular care, with a rich history in clinical research and innovation, offering comprehensive care to over 17,000 patients with congenital conditions throughout their lives, from prenatal through adulthood. As a comprehensive pediatric heart transplantation center, and a national leader in the use of pediatric heart-assist devices, the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's continues to advance the field of cardiovascular medicine.
For more information on the Heart Institute, visit www.chp.edu/heart.
About UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Regionally, nationally, and globally, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. With generous community support, UPMC Children's Hospital has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1890. UPMC Children's is recognized consistently for its clinical, research, educational, and advocacy-related accomplishments, including ranking in the top 10 on the 2022-2023 U.S. News Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals.
About UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation
UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation is the catalyst that unites communities and contributors to create healthier futures for all children through life-changing care and cutting-edge research. As the sole fundraising arm of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we support their vision of being the world leader in pediatric health care, education, and discovery. The Foundation is a public charity under 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For more information, visit www.givetochildrens.org
About Acrisure
Acrisure is An Extraordinary Advantage℠ for millions of clients worldwide. The Company combines humans and high tech to deliver a broad array of products including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more. In the last nine years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to more than $4 billion and today employs over 15,000 colleagues in 21 countries. Acrisure expects to announce new developments in the near term. To follow news and updates in real time, visit Acrisure.com or follow the Company on LinkedIn.
The gift will support the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, which is one of the top-ranked cardiology and heart surgery programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
"This is a significant milestone for the foundation, the hospital, and most importantly, for the children and families receiving care within the Heart Institute," said Rachel Petrucelli, president of UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. "Acrisure's decision to help our hospital advance care and cures for heart patients was made with the utmost care, and with a sincere ambition to make a positive difference in people's lives."
The investment from Acrisure will enable the Heart Institute to elevate clinical care, research, and the patient experience for children and families who live locally, and for families from around the world who travel to UPMC for the expertise of the Heart Institute.
"We look forward to a longstanding collaboration with Acrisure in support of our commitment to make our Heart Institute the preeminent center in the world for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with congenital heart disease, as well as a leading institution for training future pediatric physicians," said Victor Morell, M.D., chief of cardiothoracic surgery of UPMC Children's.
"This contribution reflects our commitment to be impactful in Pittsburgh," said Greg Williams, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Acrisure. "Supporting the hospital's mission of advancing pediatric medicine through groundbreaking research, innovative treatments and compassionate care aligns perfectly with our values. We hope we can be an accelerant to this important work for many years to come."
The Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader of cardiovascular care, with a rich history in clinical research and innovation, offering comprehensive care to over 17,000 patients with congenital conditions throughout their lives, from prenatal through adulthood. As a comprehensive pediatric heart transplantation center, and a national leader in the use of pediatric heart-assist devices, the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's continues to advance the field of cardiovascular medicine.
For more information on the Heart Institute, visit www.chp.edu/heart.
About UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Regionally, nationally, and globally, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. With generous community support, UPMC Children's Hospital has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1890. UPMC Children's is recognized consistently for its clinical, research, educational, and advocacy-related accomplishments, including ranking in the top 10 on the 2022-2023 U.S. News Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals.
About UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation
UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation is the catalyst that unites communities and contributors to create healthier futures for all children through life-changing care and cutting-edge research. As the sole fundraising arm of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we support their vision of being the world leader in pediatric health care, education, and discovery. The Foundation is a public charity under 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For more information, visit www.givetochildrens.org
About Acrisure
Acrisure is An Extraordinary Advantage℠ for millions of clients worldwide. The Company combines humans and high tech to deliver a broad array of products including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more. In the last nine years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to more than $4 billion and today employs over 15,000 colleagues in 21 countries. Acrisure expects to announce new developments in the near term. To follow news and updates in real time, visit Acrisure.com or follow the Company on LinkedIn.