Mission & Impact


Our Impact by the Numbers
150+
years of research firsts and cures, shared with the world to save millions.
1,700
patients currently in clinical trials to find revolutionary solutions to serious illnesses.
12K+
patients with rare diseases undergoing genetic sequencing to discover new treatments and cures.
300
global outreach programs that partner with caregivers to deliver vital treatments.
Every Child Fund

Help Families Desperate for Lifesaving Answers

You support kids and families who have dropped everything—and often traveled far—for care they can only find here. 

A baby patient surrounded by medical equipment site on a hospital bed laughing while a doctor and his mom smile back
Research

Move Us Closer to Cures

You fuel our 3,000+ researchers, many on the brink of new cures and treatments for devastating childhood diseases. 

Boston Children's Hospital research scientist holding pipette peering into microscope
Health Equity

Care for Every Child, No Matter their Background

You ensure sick children receive care no matter who they are, where they live or how much their families can afford.

A doctor and nurse look adoringly at a small baby patient who is being cradled in the doctor's arms
Mental Health

Respond Quickly to Crises in Child Health

You power our bold new approach to caring for the fast-growing number of young people with mental health conditions.  

Nurse holds the hand of a patient for Boston Children's Hospital
Global Impact

Share Breakthroughs with the World

You help us find solutions to the biggest child-health challenges and spread those answers to hospitals everywhere.

A doctor wearing a stethoscope listens to the heart of a young girl. They appear to be in Africa

You Can Save Kids’ Lives

Bring hope and healing to sick children and their families.

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A young baby with Down's syndrome smiling happily at the camera