- Carroll Shelby Foundation donates $15,000 to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
- The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is nationally ranked in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery programs
- Foundation Co-President Aaron Shelby presented the donation to Dr. Brian Feingold
GARDENA, Calif. – July 18, 2019 Aaron Shelby, co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation presented a $15,000 check to Brian Feingold, M.D., medical director of the Heart Failure and Transplantation Programs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, on July 11, 2019. The donation was made on behalf of the charity’s board during the Team Shelby East Coast Nationals banquet in Pittsburgh.
“My grandfather, Carroll Shelby was awaiting a new heart when he met several children who were also in the transplant ward,” said Aaron Shelby. “He initially founded the charity to help fund organ transplants for kids like them. While the Foundation’s mission has expanded over the years, we’re still very supportive of pediatric hospitals who are committed to helping kids win their race for life.”
Regionally, nationally, and globally, UPMC Children’s Hospital is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.
“We are very thankful to the Carroll Shelby Foundation for this generous gift in support of the Heart Transplantation Program at UPMC Children’s,” said Dr. Feingold. “Every day we strive to provide the best care of infants, children, and teenagers with life-threatening heart diseases. Gifts such as this allow us to advance our understanding of the causes and best treatments for patients who need or have received a transplant.”
The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s has been ranked number three nationally on the U.S. News & World Report list of top pediatric cardiology and heart surgery programs.
“UPMC Children’s is home to the world’s first pediatric solid organ transplant program, specializing in heart, liver, kidney and lung transplants for children,” said Neil Cummings, Co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. "Their trailblazing and tenacious approach matches our philosophy at the Carroll Shelby Foundation. We’re confident that this donation will make a difference in the lives of children in the region.”
Over the past several years, the Carroll Shelby Foundation has donated money to pediatric hospitals and organ transplant wards. In 2018, they donated $5,000 to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda, California and handed out gifts to kids in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. During the Mustang Club of America’s 2017 Grand National event in Kansas City, the Carroll Shelby Foundation surprised Children’s Mercy Hospital with a $10,000 check.
The charity’s board of directors also asked Carroll Shelby Foundation Managing Director, Rafella Golden, to conduct several fundraising activities during the Team Shelby East Coast Nationals banquet. Ms. Golden conducted several live and silent auctions, accepted donations and explained the Foundation’s mission to the crowd.
About The Carroll Shelby Foundation
The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby. Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing medical assistance for those in need, including children, educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs and benefitting the Shelby Automotive Museum. For more information visit http://www.shelby.com.
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