Category Archives: Philanthropy

It’s Our Birthday!

It’s our birthday! One year ago we launched Growing Up Healthy. And we’re glad you’re here to help us celebrate. We love birthdays as much as the next one year old. The presents. The party. The cake. Did you know, … Continue reading

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Max’s Story

Our son, Maxwell, was born in September, 2011 in Madison WI. The pregnancy had been uneventful, so we were taken by surprise when we learned that Max would need to be taken up to the NICU due to having difficulty … Continue reading

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American Family Children’s Hospital By the Numbers

For the next 3 days, 13 hours each day, 96.3 Star Country morning hosts Tracy and Mike will broadcast live from the lobby of American Family Children’s Hospital. During the Champions for Kids Radiothon, they’ll visit with patients and families … Continue reading

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The Community of American Family Children’s Hospital

I’m a volunteer on the board of Friends of UW Hospital and Clinics and a very fortunate mother of two healthy, happy teenage children. Aside from a few stitches and a broken bone or two, typical of active kids, my … Continue reading

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Because Sick Kids Can’t Wait

One of the most rewarding parts of my job as President and CEO of UW Hospital and Clinics is my interaction with patients and their families. Recently I visited with several kids at American Family Children’s Hospital, and it was … Continue reading

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