Celebrate Your Superheroes! Join us for Superhero Day 2025

UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Superhero Day - April 25

On Friday, April 25, the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and UPMC in Central Pa. will come together to celebrate Superhero Day! Our way of recognizing the world-class care providers at UPMC Children's, Superhero Day gives staff and patients throughout UPMC in Central Pa. the opportunity to celebrate our true heroes. From our strong patients facing illnesses and injuries, and passionate parent advocates, to our compassionate staff and world-class innovators, we are excited to honor all our superheroes.

Supporting Our Pediatric Superheroes

Your participation supports pediatric patient care across UPMC Central Pa., providing resources to our pediatric patients in need who require special care, treatments, therapeutic equipment, transportation, and medical bills. This year, we're focusing on celebrating our Superhero staff and patients through the power of gratitude.

For Patients and Families

For patients, this is your moment to lift up the incredible healthcare professionals at UPMC in Central Pa. who have touched your life, supported you through challenging times, and made a difference when you needed it most. Share your gratitude with the nurse who went above and beyond, the doctor who provided hope, the technician who offered a kind smile, or the staff member who made a difficult moment just a little bit easier.

For UPMC Staff

For our UPMC in Central Pa. staff, feel empowered to honor a colleague who embodies the spirit of compassionate healthcare. Recognize the nurse, doctor, technician, support staff, or team member who goes above and beyond, demonstrates extraordinary skill, or provides unwavering support to their patients or fellow team members.

Staff, celebrate our UPMC Children's heroes on Friday, April 25! Break out your favorite superhero cape or shirt from previous years and help us honor the incredible pediatric patients and caregivers who show extraordinary courage every single day.

REMINDER: Employees may wear capes and shirts when possible, within their job role's dress code. Remember to maintain infection control and patient safety; adhere to department-specific guidelines; maintain a clean and neat professional appearance; and observe any other dress code policy provisions. Your department director has the final authority regarding dress in your department. And, as always, wear your UPMC ID badge properly.

Special Thanks

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Howard Hanna Children's Free Care Fund and Howard Hanna of Central PA for their continued generosity!

Stay Connected

Stay tuned for updates and highlights from Superhero Day on the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Facebook page! We will share all the words of gratitude with UPMC in Central Pa. providers on April 28, 2025.

This Superhero Day, you can go above and beyond by supporting the Joe Allegrini Children’s Hero Fund or the Child Life fund

When you elect to support the Joe Allegrini Children’s Hero Fund, your donation helps 1,300 children from 17 counties receive critical support after experiencing abuse or neglect. By contributing, you provide essential services like translation, medical examinations, advocacy resources, and therapy sessions, helping these young survivors heal and reclaim their strength.

Want to support UPMC Children's in Harrisburg? Your generosity directly helps pediatric patients receive life-changing medical care they might not otherwise afford. From specialized treatments to therapeutic equipment and transportation support, your donation ensures children can focus entirely on healing, giving them the chance to overcome medical challenges and shine as true healthcare superheroes.

Share Your Photos Using #UPMCSuperheroes

Post your Superhero Day photos on Viva Engage on April 25 to show your support and don't forget to use the hashtag #UPMCSuperheroes (Please follow UPMC social media guidelines and don’t post photos of patients.) You can also email your photos to benamors@upmc.edu to be featured on our Facebook page.