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POWERING PEDIATRIC PIONEERS
Big Hearts Spark Brilliant Minds
Historic breakthroughs in pediatric medicine rarely come from a single moment of discovery or a single person. They emerge when people at every level step forward together: patient families who have faith that the next big breakthrough is on the horizon; physicians who advance the ideas and teams they lead; departments that commit to expert care because they believe deeply in their mission; and donors whose generosity keeps progress moving forward.
At Children’ s Hospital Colorado, innovation is powered as much by compassion as it is by science. As a nonprofit pediatric healthcare system, our culture of selflessness and shared purpose fuels advances that change— and save— young lives.
Some families give to honor physicians whose discoveries shaped medicine. Others build new legacies through philanthropy and fundraising. Physicians invest in the people and ideas they trust to carry their work forward. And entire care teams unite around shared belief, demonstrating that progress is a collective commitment.
Together, these philosophies reveal a simple truth: big hearts spark brilliant minds— and create a healthier future for children everywhere.
The groundbreaking innovations by past physicians and researchers have made the advances of today possible. From left, Dr. William K. Frankenburg, Dr. Joseph H. Burchenal, and Dr. Robert Eilert.
10 CHANGEMAKERS