Stories
Patient Stories
A shelter in the storm
Despite the physical and emotional toll of frequent trips from Grants Pass to OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, there's a bright spot for the Scherrer family: the Rood Family Pavilion.
Donor Stories
Why they give
Every single donor helped shape the Onward campaign. Hear from a few donors, in their own words, why they were inspired to give.
Donor Stories
Sadie’s Fund supports families in the toughest times
A chance encounter inspires a compassionate gift. Sadie's Fund is specifically designed to offer comfort to families at Doernbecher.
Donor Stories
A Fearless Life
Matt Pozsgai describes himself as an ordinary guy with an extraordinary hunger for life. When he was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with the life-shortening disease cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is...
Patient Stories
Fight through anything
Ella was born with a broken heart. She was immediately transferred to Doernbecher where her specialized health teams surgically pieced the two pieces of her heart back together.
Health Care
When kids are hurt, nurses are there
When children undergo intense medical treatment at Doernbecher, families often say that their care team at Doernbecher—particularly the nurses—made all the difference in their experience. Nurses b...
