“Smiles go for miles and miles.”
Caring for Kids - The Carrie Martin Fund is a Foundation within Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The endowment was established to help children faced with the most difficult of medical conditions.
In existence for over 2 decades, Caring for Kids - The Carrie Martin Fund represents the efforts of everyday people who have organized their efforts with a desire to make a difference.
- Carrie Martin
Carrie Martin’s parents, Dan and Linda, established the Caring for Kids - The Carrie Martin Fund initiative to honor the spirit and life of their daughter. Carrie Martin was first treated successfully for a brain tumor as a baby. For many years, she enjoyed the life of a child, growing and learning. At age 13, doctors determined that the chemotherapy and radiation that had saved her life had also done irreparable damage to her lungs. Carrie needed a double lung transplant. Through the courage of a Philadelphia family who had lost their 6-year-old daughter, Carrie received the lungs she needed. The transplant allowed the Martins to enjoy Carrie a year and a half following the operation.
Carrie’s indomitable spirit touched everyone she met. She taught all who knew her to find joy in all of life’s moments and to never give up hope. Caring for Kids - The Carrie Martin Fund is about helping others with needs similar to Carrie’s. It is about providing hope and love to others.
THE INITIATIVE
FRIENDS
Don Nyalka
Marcus and Melissa Persichetti
Luke and Keary Pieczynski
Pittsburgh Asphalt Co. (Mary Ann Laudato)
Rob and Beth Quinn
Chad Ramsden and Alexis Meyers
Dan and Daria Rayburn
Jeff and Debby Recker
Tony Reda (Rodgers Insurance Group)
John and Sharon Riesmeyer
Phil and Sara Ripepi
Dr. Tony and Michelle Ripepi
Dr. Vince and Jodi Ripepi
Jim and Patty Ruscello
Darren and Tracy Sadowsky
Dr. Mark and Dr. Laurie Sangimino
Darren and Erin Schumacher
Grant and Mary Lou Scorsone
Rob and Carla Senko
Marlene and Rick Shrader
Mike and Bev Slogan
South Hills Movers
Lynne and John Smoker
Lindsay Snatchko & Mandy Bruce (ML Salon)
Carmen Sporio
Brent Stanley (South Hills Toyota)
Jim and Annette Stolze
Rich and Micki Talerico
John and Vicky Thatcher
Bill and Kelly Tomko
Greg and Donna Tweardy (Pitaland)
Gianna Veno
Marty and Carol White
Craig and Laurie Zamboldi
Jim and Kathy Zamboldi
Steve and Cindy Gielarowski
Preston and Kendra Gill
Mark and Kathy Graham
Chris and JoAnn Hajnosz
Dave and Dawne Hickton
Nick Hickton (Capital Grill)
Ben and Kate Hitmar
Cheryl and John Hopper
Ken and Joan Horoho
Jayne and John Jefferson
Valerie Johnston
Mary Lou and Dan Kiener
Denis and Darah Kirstein (Ivybrook Academy)
Jim and Lisa Kohley
Judy and Shawn Kramer
Ray Kraus (Golf Specialtees Inc.)
Dr. Geoffrey Kurland
Ron Lytle
Joe and Sue Mahoney
Ken and Kathy Mandrier
Mary Lou Mangieri
Domenic and Tara Mangieri
Dan and Linda Martin
Eric and Michelle Martin
Jonathan and Meghan Martin
Dave and Amy Martino
Chuck McGervey
Bob and MaryLea Meyer
Brandon Meyer
Chris and Kerry Mindach
Chris and Jenifer Monti
Justin and Marcie Morris
Breanna Myer (Special Barkery)
Jan Irwin & Tammy Myers
Dr. Leland and Susan Albright
Jack and Mary Kay Allen
Jim and Rose Altvater
Stephen and Shannon Antonelli
Derek and Kathy Backa
Sam and Debbie Beech
Brent Bell (Bobby Rahal Land Rover)
All of Us at Bethel Park Printing
Tim and Jonni Brashear
Brookside Lumber & Supply Co.
Dan and Debbie Brown
Perry and Allison Bruno
David and Danielle Bucklew
Daniel Burke and Nicole Cottrill
Will and Amy Chapman
Rob and Mary Cheeseman
Mark and Jamie Chiarelli
Roger and Sherry Cox
Jim and Joyce Coyle
Jim and Eda Dean
Andrew and Stephanie Decker
David and Alicia Delallo
Sam and Kelly Delestienne
Chris and Karla Droney
Harry and Kathy Dudro
Brian and Christine Dugan
Heather and Todd Edmunds
Ken and Janet Evancic
Gary and Karen Evans
Jim and Cheri Faccenda
Frank and Cindy Fisher
Hank and Judy Freedy
Nick and Shelly Frigo
Paul and Judy Gaudelli
Tom and Rose Geisler
J.R. and Tami Gielarowski
Become a Friend of Caring for Kids - The Carrie Martin Fund by donating $150 and join the growing list of people and businesses making a difference in kids’ lives.