A Year Of Impact — A Bright Future Made Possible by You
In 2025, our community reached new heights of generosity, joining together to bring our vision of world-class care closer to children and their families. Your giving takes many forms, and each contribution plays a vital role in Seattle Children’s mission. We are truly grateful for your partnership and are honored to highlight some of the ways your support led to better outcomes for kids last year.
Learn more about how your giving is changing the odds for children below, or read the full annual report (pdf).
Last year, you didn’t just give. You made history!
Because of your unmatched generosity, it was the most successful fundraising year ever, with a record-shattering $253.4 million contributed by 32,186 donors. As a true testament to the power of collective impact, 84,126 gifts were under $100. Behind every dollar of that record-breaking total is a story: a clinical trial that can now move forward, a family who doesn’t have to choose between housing and healthcare, and a child who gets to go home healthy.
We know that the top reason people donate to Seattle Children’s is because of a personal connection to our mission. That’s why your support is so meaningful to all of us. We are grateful for your partnership and are honored to share this annual report with you. It’s a celebration of the lives you’ve changed and the history we are making together.
Last year was marked by meaningful progress. Thanks to your support, our teams continued to expand access to world-class pediatric care, advance groundbreaking research and invest in innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children today and for generations to come. As we look ahead, that same momentum is propelling us into an incredible new era:
- Expanding Our Reach: We are planning a second hospital campus in Renton, advancing access to our nation-leading caliber of care for thousands more families in our growing region and beyond.
- Celebrating Innovation: This year marks the 20th anniversary of Seattle Children’s Research Institute. We look forward to celebrating the remarkable advancements in pediatric research that have been made possible because of your support.
For one of us, this year also marks a personal beginning. As I step into the role of CEO, I am inspired by the extraordinary dedication of our workforce and volunteers — and by the unwavering commitment of our donors. I am grateful to join this community and look forward to partnering with you as we shape the future of Seattle Children’s together.
Thank you for believing in what’s possible for kids.
Dondi Cupp
SVP and Chief Development Officer, Seattle Children's
Christopher A. Longhurst, MD, MS
CEO, Seattle Children's
Hope, Care and Cures
In 2025, donors and volunteers joined together to support Seattle Children’s generously and compassionately. Our community has raised $23 million for uncompensated care, reach new heights in research and expanded access to bring care closer to kids who need it.
Read more in the full report (PDF).
Declan’s Story: Expert Epilepsy Care Without Financial Burden
Discover how a highly specialized brain surgery at the region's only Level 4 pediatric epilepsy center helped 10-year-old Declan be seizure-free. This expert care was accessible to Declan and his family, thanks to the unparalleled generosity of Seattle Children's donors.
Read Declan's story here (PDF).
Donors Expand Access to World-Class Pediatric Care
From the homecoming of the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic to the launch of the multidisciplinary CARE Clinic, learn how your generosity is bringing essential services—including mental health and trauma support—closer to the families who need them most.
Philanthropy Means More Clinical Trials and Research Innovation
Explore how community support is fueling the next generation of pediatric breakthroughs. From a mobile science lab reaching rural students to a new sensory-friendly biobehavioral health space, philanthropy is igniting hope through innovation.
Inquiring Isaac’s Q&A with CEO Christopher A. Longhurst, MD
Patient ambassador Isaac asked our new CEO some of his most pressing questions and came away with some impressive answers.
What is your favorite movie?
Star Wars.
What secret talents do you have?
I can juggle and yo-yo; I was destined to be a pediatrician.
What is your plan for curing cancer?
We’re going to work hard night and day to do exactly that. We will learn from every patient, you included, to improve care and cures for the next family that walks through the door.
Milestone Moments 2025
Our philanthropic community celebrated many milestones last year. From achieving major fundraising goals to reaching special anniversaries, these groups hit the mark with their commitment and compassion.
Read the full annual report (PDF).
Interested in getting involved?
“To anyone considering a gift: it is money well spent. Working in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, I see how quickly a family’s life can change overnight — there is a domino effect when you are diagnosed. Whether it’s supporting uncompensated care or the hospital food bank, your support provides the thoughtful resources families need to manage big, catastrophic events. It’s an honor to work here, and even more so to give back.”
— Sheryl Gudaitis, clinical nurse manager, Seattle Children’s; Children’s Circle of Care donor, pictured with her family
“Alex was passionate about not only finding a cure for himself but also helping advance learning to support other patients like him. With the recent federal defunding of medical research, we wanted to give back and support critical research for rare cancers like Alex’s. We hope the endowment will make a positive impact on another child’s cancer journey.”
— Julie, mother of Alex, who enjoyed a surprise visit from Seattle Mariner Cal Raleigh shortly before his passing last summer.
Thank you for helping every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible – today, tomorrow and always.
