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Your generosity provides momentum in turning challenges into incredible opportunities to transform the future of health in West Virginia and beyond. Private giving at WVU health sciences demonstrates unwavering Mountaineer spirit, passion, loyalty, and a commitment to improving the lives of others. Join us in making a tremendous impact on tomorrow.<\/p>\r\n","email":"AnnualGiving@wvuf.org","other":"https:\/\/give.wvu.edu\/?n=1716","contactContent":"

If you have questions, please contact Annual Giving at AnnualGiving@wvuf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","youtube":null,"image":"https:\/\/give.wvu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-06\/Childrens_0.jpg","funds":[{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2V130","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":null,"title":"WVU Medicine Children's Building Fund","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2V127","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"Your gift to WVU Medicine Children\u2019s helps improve the health of West Virginia children and women through excellence in patient care, research and education.","title":"WVU Medicine Children's - Greatest Need","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2w1030","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":null,"title":"Child Safety\/Injury Prevention","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2V497","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"Hospitalization is stressful for young patients and their families. The Child Life Program provides education, recreation, and support to children and families before and during their hospital stay. They goal is to help children maintain their normal living patterns as much as possible in new and challenging circumstances.\r\n\r\nA total of $125,000 is needed for annual operation of the Child Life Program.\r\n","title":"Child Life Program","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2W1038","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"We are the only hospital in the state that offers the entire spectrum of services for critically ill newborn patients. In order to better serve the needs of our patients, we need to increase the range of medical sub-specialties available in WVU Medicine Children\u2019s Hospital. Also, to fulfill our mission as West Virginia\u2019s comprehensive children\u2019s hospital, we need to expand the community-based educational and prevention programs. ","title":"NICU\/Newborn Critical Care Fund","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2W1040","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"We are the only hospital in the state that offers the entire spectrum of services for critically ill pediatric patients. In order to better serve the needs of our patients, we need to increase the range of medical sub-specialties available in WVU Medicine Children\u2019s Hospital. Also, to fulfill our mission as West Virginia\u2019s comprehensive children\u2019s hospital, we need to expand the community-based educational and prevention programs. \r\n","title":"Pediatric Critical Care Services","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2W1032","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"\r\n","title":"Pediatric Inpatient Unit","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2W1041","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"More than 70% of the deliveries at our hospital are considered \u201chigh risk.\u201d This means that there are medical conditions that threaten the health of babies, their mothers, or both. We are a crucial resource for such pregnancies, though we also welcome the opportunity to assist at the births that pose no special challenges.\r\n\r\nThe Maternal Infant Care Center offers state-of-the-art care to women before, during, and after delivery. The family-friendly rooms are large enough to accommodate family members while also allowing our neonatal team to respond to critical needs of the newborn and our obstetrical team to stabilize moms if necessary.\r\n\r\nWhile a typical hospital stay in this unit is 2 days, some mothers need to spend months in our hospital awaiting their deliveries. We welcome about 1,500 births per year. To strengthen this vitally important service for expectant mothers, we need to look to the generosity of donors with a special interest in seeing that children get the healthiest possible start in life.\r\n","title":"Maternal and Infant Services","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"3V1113","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"Each year many children in West Virginia and surrounding states are diagnosed with cancer or bleeding disorders that can rob them of a normal childhood. Every child deserves the chance to simply be a kid. With your help, we can provide it. For more information about this unique, special camp, check out this video<\/a> ","title":"Camp Winaca & HemoVon","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":null,"levels":[]},"description":"Johnny Koon, the son of Michele and John Koon of Morgantown, was treated for brain cancer at WVU Medicine Children\u2019s. He fought a five-year battle against brain tumors and had a \u201cbring it on\u201d attitude towards every challenge. He died in 2005, and the fund was established in his memory to help others with the same diagnosis.\r\n\r\nTo give to this fund please click here<\/a>\r\n \r\n\r\n ","title":"Johnny Koon Pediatric Brain Tumor Research","showOther":"0"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2W378","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"We are committed to seeing that each child diagnosed with cancer gets every resource available to help him or her fight the illness. This means providing psychological and social support, along with the most advanced medical care.\r\n\r\nThe wonderful Cards of Hope project, which offers greeting cards featuring the artwork of patients and their siblings, has been the main source of funding for this program. To expand the program so that it fully meets the needs of all our young cancer patients, philanthropic gifts are needed.","title":"Cure Kids Cancer","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2W1037","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"Family\u2013centered care is a hallmark of WVU Medicine Children\u2019s. To enhance the structure of care for families, we are bringing multiple services together under one umbrella \u2013 the Prenatal and Pediatric Supportive Care Program.\r\n\r\nThis program will provide a seamless support system for children and families facing life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. A dedicated nurse and a family therapist are needed to coordinate the various specialized services we make available. They will work closely with our doctors and other professional staff, participate in daily rounds in the hospital, and help families understand the often complex nature of the medical condition the child is facing. They will be there to help patients and families cope with uncertainty and adversity.\r\n\r\nThis approach lets families make informed decisions about medical care that are based on their values, wishes, and beliefs. Gift dollars will not only fund this crucial service but also enable us to expand it to serve families better.","title":"Supportive Care Program","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2W1042","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"We understand how important the spiritual dimension can be to young patients and their families. Our pediatric chaplain provides or makes available spiritual, religious, and emotional support during the period of hospitalization.\r\n\r\nOur spiritual care team respects the beliefs of people of all faiths. With their knowledgeable about developmental and spiritual issues unique to children, they work closely with nurses, doctors, social workers, and others. They also provide support to these same hospital staff who must sometimes deal with emotional and spiritual distress themselves as they care for seriously ill children. Gift dollars will find the operation and expansion of this program.","title":"Spiritual Care Program","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2W921","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"This fund was established to assist the families of any patient receiving treatment at Children\u2019s with short-term assistance when other appropriate community, state, or national resources are not available or until they can be linked to those resources.","title":"WVU Children's Compassion, Caring, and Comfort","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2V127","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":"Breastfeeding provides advantages to children that may last a lifetime. Our lactation consultants promote breastfeeding with education and resources. Because many of the newborns we serve\u2014or their mothers\u2013have significant health challenges, we need special equipment to support and expand this program.","title":"Lactation and Breastfeeding Support","showOther":"1"},{"scalar":"","giveControl":{"scalar":"","fund":"2w1117","levels":["100","250","500","1000"]},"description":null,"title":"Children\u2019s Miracle Network Hospitals Fund","showOther":"1"}]}