Giving to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
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Working with You to Transform Children’s Health

When a child is sick, we are reminded of how precious life is and are inspired to take on extraordinary challenges in order to find hope. Our teams of world-class physicians, nurses, researchers, and specialists are dedicated to transforming children’s health care. 

We are pioneering technologies and treatments that change families’ lives and are leading the way in areas such as pediatric heart surgery, cancer, diabetes, and pulmonology as well as neonatal care. We offer high-tech and high-touch solutions often unattainable at other hospitals. And we are committed to making the hospital experience as supportive and welcoming as possible.

You can help! Make a gift today to enable us to:

  • Bring promising research closer to cures for childhood diseases
  • Develop and offer more clinical trials for kids who need alternative solutions
  • Increase patient- and family-centered services, including access to music therapy 
  • Train tomorrow’s leaders in children’s health

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is the top hospital in Michigan and one of the finest in the country. Every day, we strive to improve and save lives. Join us in making a difference for children, families, and communities in Michigan and around the world.
Giving Opportunities
C.S. Mott Annual Fund
Your gift to the C.S. Mott Annual Fund will help us respond to needs that may not be met by any other source. This fund is a flexible mechanism to continuously respond to the needs of our patients, our clinicians, and our scientists.
Advance life-saving research
Sophie’s Place
This fund will provide music therapy, which is effective in a wide variety of health care settings. It helps comfort patients and families and provides physical, emotional, and psychological support that can lead to better outcomes.
Support innovative music therapy
Child and Family Life Program
The Child and Family Life Program is dedicated to supporting children and their families in any way possible to ease the burden of illness. Activities and services include holiday celebrations, music and art therapy, and a family resource center.
Support children and families
Teddy Bear Gift Fund
Put a teddy bear in the arms of a child at Mott when they may need a hug the most! Your gift of a bear offers reassurance and encouragement, and also benefits programs for patients and families at Mott.
Help every child get a bear
Little Victors Wagon Program Gift Fund
Little Victors Wagons are symbols of hope and fun in C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. These wagons are the preferred mode of transport for children heading to appointments, playrooms, and even rolling out the door as they are discharged to go home.
Help kids and families
Block Out Cancer
Researchers at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital are making transformative breakthroughs and opening doors to novel, personalized treatment options for childhood cancer. You can help Block Out Cancer with a gift to pediatric cancer research.
Make a Gift

 
Other ways to make a difference
Ways to Give

There are many ways to support patient care, research, and medical education, and all gifts have an important impact. Explore opportunities to contribute in ways that align with your priorities and goals.

Host Your Own Fundraiser

Community fundraisers of all sizes advance your cause while supporting patient care, research, and education. Our resources can help you host an impactful and memorable event.

In-Kind Gifts

In-kind gifts can make a big difference, and we gratefully accept these contributions to select areas. Our guidelines will help you share your generosity in the most effective way.

The difference you make really brings joy to our patients. We see a sparkle in their eye when there are things we can provide to them to really help the patient experience. And that's what we're really all about — to really make sure that we're making meaningful impacts with the patients that we are so fortunate to serve. So thank you for allowing us to continue our mission and make the greatest impact that we can.

Chief Operating Officer, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital
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Philanthropy News Desmond Howard visits a patient at Mott. He is smiling and wearing a U-M alumni t-shirt and jeans. The patient is lying on a hospital bed and is covered with a white blanket.
Philanthropy News
“The Game” Could Pay Off Big for Little Victors: Join the Competition and Make a Difference
Join C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Game Gives Back to turn the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry into crucial support for pediatric care and research.
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Philanthropy News
New campaign aims to calm the storm children with epilepsy face
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital launches Calming the Storm, a campaign to support children with epilepsy and their families during Epilepsy Awareness Month in November.
 Sheeren Family wearing blue Run, Walk N Roll 5K t-shirts standing on football field.
Philanthropy News
Mott family’s 5K event has raised more than $750,000 for palliative care patients
The Sheeren family’s annual 5K has benefited several family-friendly programs providing comfort, support, and compassionate care at Mott.
Partner With Us

We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.
Maria Bertram Maria Bertram
Managing Director of Development
 Mike Hartwell Mike Hartwell
Sr. Associate Director of Development
 Jennifer Hurand Jennifer Hurand
Assistant Director of Development
 Ann Kay Ann Kay
Associate Director of Development
 Toni Lauretano Toni Lauretano
Assistant Director of Development
 Headshot of Brenda Wehrli Brenda Wehrli
Senior Director of Development
 Leah Zientek Leah Zientek
Associate Director of Development
Upcoming Fundraising Events
Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview
Support C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital by attending this exciting Motor City event. Get a sneak peek at the innovations and ideas shaping the future of the auto industry.
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Inspiration Gala 2025
Join us at our Boogie Fever-themed Inspiration Gala on February 8! All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Trails Edge Camp Fund.
Save A Heart Celebration
Join the Congenital Heart Center at the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital for the 32nd Save A Heart Celebration! Your support fuels vital research, inspires clinical innovation, and provides essential assistance to our Little Victors and their families.
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