How your gift helps kids
When you give to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, your generosity is fueling support for life-saving care and breakthrough research to help kids.
Impact Area: Children's Health
Kids and their families come to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital from across the region to receive the best pediatric care when they need it most.
The legendary Lola
The Doernbecher staff helped save Lola Johnson’s life — and then she turned herself into a legend.
Pint-sized champion
Bennett was born with cancer. The odds of survival were low. At two-weeks-old, there was no established protocol for treatment.
Penelope: Princess of power
Penelope was born blue, after experiencing 17 minutes of cardiac arrest. She was rushed to Doernbecher’s neonatal intensive care unit.
Strong-hearted
Jordan Young was born with a bad heart valve. He faced the possibility of never being active. A lifetime of sitting on the sidelines. But Jordan didn’t give up. And neither did his incredible team at Doernbecher. Over 15 years and through two open-heart surgeries, they made sure Jordan stayed in the game. Inspired by […]
Care your community relies on
Philanthropy plays a major role in OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s ability to provide around-the-clock, specialized care.
Redefining brain tumor treatment for kids
Researchers at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program discuss the urgent need for more targeted therapies for brain and spine tumors.
The drive of Eneida Nemecek, MD
Eneida Nemecek, MD, MS, MBA, is a pediatric oncologist, researcher and professor who is determined to whittle the number of childhood cancers down.
Why they chose OHSU: Bob Macauley, M.D.
Bob Macauley, MD, is the medical director of the Doernbecher Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Program. We asked him why he chose OHSU and why pediatric palliative care is his passion.
Freestyle 2018: Aiden
Aiden Barber is a friendly force of nature who loves sushi, LEGO, and playing Xbox with his pals. His shoe is a tribute to the special people in his life, like his cousin Michael, who’s currently serving in the Army. “Michael is a hero to me, because he’s so brave,” explains Aiden. “So I made […]
