Why Give
Because nothing matters more. . .
Every year thousands of children are treated at Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center for a wide range of medical conditions, from common childhood illnesses to life-threatening diseases. Our staff of outstanding physicians and surgeons--many of whom are leaders in their respective fields--and our other healthcare professionals, as well as our support staff, bring a deep sense of dedication to delivering the finest care to each and every one of our patients.
Duke Children's is among the top-ranked clinical and medical children's hospitals in the country (ranked among the top 20 pediatric hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report), with a long history of medical breakthroughs and groundbreaking achievements.
Our pediatric programs depend on the generosity of our many friends, alumni and partners to remain at the top of the field. All of these contributions--a majority from individuals--help us to continue providing high-quality healthcare services to children in the Research Triangle area and beyond.
There are many ways to contribute to Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center. If you would like to make a donation, just click here for our online donation form. We deeply appreciate individual gifts of any size.
If you have any questions, please contact our Development Office at (919) 667-2563.
How We Use Your Gifts
Your financial gift directly impacts the care of our patients. Your donations help purchase needed equipment, fund family support programs and clinical research, stock playrooms with toys and games, build safety and prevention programs and develop many other important projects. Your gift of time or gifts-in-kind helps us defray costs to accomplish things not otherwise possible within our budgetary considerations. Every gift counts.
Why We Need Your Help
Every day at Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center, we meet brave children and their families who are in need of hope, answers--and, above all, care. For us, meeting the needs of these children and families serves as the driving force behind every one of our missions--from clinical care and laboratory research to medical education and children's health advocacy.
Your involvement is a crucial part of our success. With your support, we can continue to make major strides toward improving the health of all children.
The Benefits of Giving
By giving to Duke Children's you are joining in our mission to improve the health of children through family-centered care, advocacy, research and education. Like the parents who entrust their children to us, you are embracing belief in the groundbreaking work we are doing.
Gifts to Duke Children's are tax-deductible, charitable contributions that help provide funds to offset the tremendous costs of uncompensated charity care, seed money for new advances in research, educate young pediatric professionals and create and sustain advocacy programs to help children and their families heal emotionally as well as physically.
Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Federal Tax ID number for Duke Children's Hospital is 56-0532129.
The benefits of supporting Duke Children's are many--knowing your gift could change a child's life, meeting top pediatric experts, joining a community of other generous supporters, and staying current on hospital news and fundraising events.
Success Stories
These stories are about the extraordinary courage of children, the unconditional devotion of families, the unwavering determination of researchers, physicians and nurses, the generosity of people in the community around us, and giving gifts that make many happy endings possible. Every patient and family we've ever cared for has a story. Here are just a few:
Tough as Nails
For two and a half years, Madi Smith fought the effects of leukemia and the treatment. Duke Children's never left her family's side. Read Madi's story.
Celebrating a Champion
Duke Children's pediatric oncologists quickly diagnose and treat 10-year old Micole's osteosarcoma (bone cancer). Read Micole's story.
This Was My Cancer
After six months of intensive chemotherapy, long days at Duke's Jim Valvano Day Hospital, and some difficult and uncertain times, Angelika's cancer is in remission. Read Angelika's story.
Relentless Pursuit for a Healthy Heart
Gavin was only seven weeks old when he was referred to Duke Children's and within days was undergoing heart surgery. Read Gavin's story.
Courage Defined
It is awesome that 14-year-old Duke Children's patient, Matthew, played in the 2007 Duke Children's Classic Celebrity golf tournament, but it is even more amazing knowing that Matthew is blind. Read Matthew's story.
Share Your Success Story
Tell us about your personal experience at Duke Children's! We may contact you to ask your permission to share it, either here on the Web or in one of our newsletters. By sharing your story with us, you will help us tell others about Duke Children's life-saving work through our Web site and publications.
