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About Cocktails & Cures 

Good drinks. Great company. An even better cause.

Join Children's Trust for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, inspiring stories, and connection, all in support of pediatric research at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Held at The Assembly in Shadyside, Cocktails & Cures brings together friends, community members, researchers, and families for a night that's equal parts fun, meaningful, and inspiring. Enjoy cocktails and bites while connecting with others who share a passion for creating brighter futures for kids and families.

Get your tickets and join us for a night that makes an impact.

A closer look at what your support makes possible

Throughout the evening, you'll hear engaging, TED-style talks from physician-scientists, patient families, Children's Trust members, and community leaders who are helping shape the future of children's health. Their stories will offer a firsthand look at how groundbreaking research begins, how discoveries can change the lives of children and families, and how philanthropy helps move promising ideas forward.

Your ticket is more than admission to a great night. It helps fuel the research, discovery, and innovation that can lead to the next breakthrough for kids.

The evening will also feature unique ways to make an even greater impact, including a reverse auction and exclusive experiences, with proceeds supporting lifesaving pediatric research.

Because every breakthrough begins with a question, an idea, and someone willing to believe.

A GREAT NIGHT. AN EVEN GREATER IMPACT.

Get your tickets and be part of what's possible.


About Children's Trust 

Children's Trust is a unique philanthropic giving society dedicated to advancing pediatric research at UPMC Children's Hospital. Through collective philanthropy, members help fund innovative research projects that lead to new discoveries, improved treatments, and better outcomes for children and families. By investing in the earliest stages of research, Children's Trust helps turn promising ideas into lifesaving breakthroughs and ensures that world-class pediatric research continues to thrive in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Together, Children's Trust members are helping shape the future of children's health, one breakthrough at a time.

Special Thank You to Our Children's Trust Ambassadors 

Bella & TJ Cleveland 

Taylor Dean

Josh & Madeleine Getzoff

Billy Grebenc 

Erin & Jimmy Janis

Jennifer Highfield 

Thomas Hooven, MD

Tammi Kramer

David Onufer

Nicole & Rug Phatak 

Paul Purdy

Mike Stevenson 

Gregory & Nicolet Weimer


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UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation

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