PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
today announced that it has received a significant philanthropic
gift from Stanley C. Middleman, his wife Roslyn and the entire
Middleman family to name CHOP's second inpatient hospital, located
in King of Prussia, PA. With more
than 250,000 square feet of space dedicated solely to the care of
children, The Middleman Family Pavilion at Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia, King of Prussia will officially open in early
2022.
"We are truly grateful to have Stan, Roslyn and the Middleman
family help us write the next chapter of our storied 166-year
history," said Madeline Bell,
President and CEO of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "Their transformational gift
will ensure that even more children are able to receive CHOP's
world class care, close to home, and that we can continue to serve
children in our community and across the region for generations to
come."
Stanley C. Middleman, President and CEO of Freedom Mortgage, and
his family are longtime supporters of CHOP. Mr. Middleman is a
member of CHOP's Foundation Board of Overseers, a group comprised
of volunteers who champion and advance the hospital's mission
through their leadership of philanthropic efforts. In
addition to this gift, Freedom Mortgage and its employees are
making donations to purchase toys for children staying inpatient at
CHOP this holiday season.
Middleman said, "We are honored our gift has enabled CHOP to
expand and open a second hospital that will offer children in the
suburbs of Philadelphia world
class pediatric care. We are a family that takes pride in
supporting local communities across the country where our company,
Freedom Mortgage, operates."
Many others have joined the Middleman family in helping to fund
this historic CHOP milestone. Together, supporters have contributed
$65 million toward CHOP's
$75 million fundraising goal for the
King of Prussia hospital. To learn
more about how you can join them by making your gift, visit
www.chop.edu/kophospital.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia was founded in 1855
as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing
commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new
generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering
major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many
discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric
research program is among the largest in the country. In addition,
its unique family-centered care and public service programs have
brought the 595-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for
children and adolescents. For more information, visit
http://www.chop.edu
Media Contact:
Jennifer
Lee
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
610-800-6592
Leej41@chop.edu
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