Young man alive thanks to care from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
A special young man is alive today thanks to the special care he received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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A special young man is alive today thanks to the special care he received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Taytum Burns' laugh is infectious. It's hard not to smile around her.
UPMC Children’s performs miracles every day, and KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen got to meet one little girl who is one of those miracles. Taytum Burns got a heart transplant when she was nine months old, and now, five months later, she’s living her best life.
Now at age 4, George is doing well, but Amy also knows that could change as her son continues to grow and change.
Like most girls her age, 11-year-old Luna Duffy is a big Taylor Swift fan and has learned how to play some of Swift's songs on the piano.
Imagine expecting your second child in just three days, when you find out your first child has a life-threatening condition. That's how Luna Duffy's story began. KDKA-TV's David Highfield takes it from there.
During the summer of 2021, Elizabeth Loughren of Oakmont was like any other 10-year-old girl, until she wasn't.
This week is the 70th annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon. All week, we're going to introduce you to local children who are alive today thanks to the care they received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Up first is Elizabeth Loughren. Ken Rice showed us not only is she smart and athletic, she's also brave, strong and a cancer warrior.
KDKA held their fourth annual "Free Care Fund Christmas In July Telethon" on Thursday and set a new record for the effort.
KDKA held their fourth annual "Free Care Fund Christmas In July Telethon" on Thursday and set a new record for the effort
A new location brings new challenges getting to and from the event, so John Shumway is here to help you out.
Heather spoke to KDKA Managing Editor Corey Martin and Joey Warren from the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation about today's telethon and our big 70th annual telethon in December.
Jackson Hawkins, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, has been defying the odds since before he was born. At just 4-years-old, he's already had quite the journey. KDKA's Jessica Guay has his story of hope.
We're coming back to you in December for a BIG milestone. It will be the 70th annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon.
Penn United Technologies, Inc. is stepping up with a huge donation for the 70th anniversary of the KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon.
Today on PTL, it's the fourth annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon! And, Santa Claus is stopping by the phone bank.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield sit down with Rachel Petrucelli, the president of the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, to talk about all the good the Free Care Fund does for children each year.
Today on PTL, it's the fourth annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon! We're jumpstarting the fundraising toward the Free Care Fund Telethon in December. PTL's Daisy Jade and Ron Smiley talk with some of the volunteers manning the phone bank.
What Amanda and Adam thought was going to be, at most, a one-day visit to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, turned out to be a 22-day stay at the hospital for their young daughter, Rosie; KDKA's Lindsay Ward reports.
For the fourth annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon, we're looking back at the history of the fund and of hospital for children's here in Pittsburgh.
Taylor Roles' miracle recovery from a very rare condition is thanks to the doctors, nurses and therapists at UPMC Children's Hospital. KDKA's John Shumway has the story of our KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon junior co-host.
Today on PTL, it's the fourth annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon! We're jumpstarting the fundraising toward the Free Care Fund Telethon in December. Hosts Heather Abraham, David Highfield, Daisy Jade and Ron Smiley have more!
On today's show: the KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon! Click for more information about today's guests!
Since 1954, KDKA-TV has partnered with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to help support the hospital's Free Care Fund with our annual Free Care Fund Telethon during the holiday season. Here's a look behind the scenes of the 69th annual telethon!
Jackson Hawkins, 4, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, has been defying the odds since before he was born.
A jury reached a verdict in the trial of Thomas Stanko, who was charged in Cassandra Gross' death nearly eight years ago.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
Drivers are still complaining about metal shards on roads around Pittsburgh, like Route 28.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
A jury reached a verdict in the trial of Thomas Stanko, who was charged in Cassandra Gross' death nearly eight years ago.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
Drivers are still complaining about metal shards on roads around Pittsburgh, like Route 28.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
It’s time to read more love stories that you sent us!
We're keeping it cozy and warm inside by talking with Tempstar about furnace safety tips.
When love shows up in a baking dish, balance shows up in leggings.
We’re honoring Pittsburgh’s Black history with the story of one local baker who turned her mom’s treasured baked goods into a sweet legacy that the whole city now enjoys.
Every afternoon, the same scene played out. A very determined pup went rolling toward a fence, wanting to make friends with a very shy groundhog! That real-life moment is now at the heart of a brand-new children’s book starring one of Pittsburgh’s favorite beagles: our buddy Boone!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Isiah Evans scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 6 on 3-pointers, and No. 4 Duke pulled away in the second half to defeat Pittsburgh 70-54.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
It’s time to read more love stories that you sent us!
When love shows up in a baking dish, balance shows up in leggings.
We're keeping it cozy and warm inside by talking with Tempstar about furnace safety tips.
We’re honoring Pittsburgh’s Black history with the story of one local baker who turned her mom’s treasured baked goods into a sweet legacy that the whole city now enjoys.
Every afternoon, the same scene played out. A very determined pup went rolling toward a fence, wanting to make friends with a very shy groundhog! That real-life moment is now at the heart of a brand-new children’s book starring one of Pittsburgh’s favorite beagles: our buddy Boone!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
