How have we helped?

The funds were raised by 21st Century Leaders, from the sale of Whatever It Takes products.

About Children's Hospital Foundation (formerly Children’s Medical Research Institute)

Children’s Hospital Foundation is the only non-profit organization in Oklahoma whose sole focus is the advancement of pediatric research and education while supporting specialized clinical care for Oklahoma’s children. Since our inception in 1983, Children’s Hospital Foundation has raised and leveraged matching funds to create over $80 million to fund pediatric research, quality specialized clinical care and education programs including collaborative projects with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.




Their current research and education focus areas include:

• Infectious disease

• Cancer and blood disorders
• Cystic fibrosis and lung disease
• Genetic disorders
• Diabetes and endocrinology
• Developmental and behavioral pediatrics
• Clinical child psychology
• Trauma and pediatric surgery
• Kidney disease
• Gastroenterology
• Pediatric training
• Ethics in pediatric medicine
• Care for critically-ill newborns and preemies

Funding for their programs is made possible through the efforts of a dedicated volunteer board, thousands of community volunteers and donors. Through endowments and direct support, they are able to recruit and retain nationally and internationally recognized pediatric physician-scientists to direct research as well as treat patients and train medical students. All funds raised in Oklahoma stay in Oklahoma to improve the lives of our kids here at home.