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Board Member Spotlight

March 07, 2025

We are excited to welcome Ann E. Rice Ervin and Tucker Ervin to the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital Fund Advisory Board!

A family of four poses outdoors in front of green foliage. The mother, with curly blonde hair, wears a light-colored dress and smiles while placing her hand on her daughter's shoulder. The father, with a short beard and receding hairline, wears a short-sleeved blue button-up shirt and smiles at the camera. The two daughters, both with long blonde hair, stand in front of their parents wearing colorful dresses and smiling. The family stands closely together in a natural setting with soft, even lighting.

Board member spotlight

February 18, 2025

Jason & Susan Smith raised $700K+ for CHD research, honoring their daughter’s legacy. Discover their inspiring journey of hope and advocacy!

Dr Mark Scheurer and Dr. Andy Atz

Leadership Update

January 10, 2025

What critical changes will 2025 bring to MUSC Children’s Health?

The MUSC Campus

Streetmans

January 09, 2025

Rusty & Deborah Streetman bring their dedication, passion & invaluable experience to the Children’s Hospital Fund (CHF) Advisory Board.

The MUSC Campus

Board Member Spotlight

December 23, 2024

Learn about DeWitt Zemp’s connection to MUSC & his support of the community, which makes him made him a valued member of the Children’s Hospital Fund.

The MUSC Campus

Board Spotlight Richey

November 21, 2024

Kelly Richey, a Children’s Hospital Fund Advisory board member since 2021

The MUSC Campus

Board Member Spotlight

October 22, 2024

Hilton Smith III, incoming chair of the Children's Hospital Fund (CHF) Advisory Board, feels called to serve because of his deep personal connection to MUSC.

The MUSC Campus

Jackson's Story

October 22, 2024

Jackson Bell just celebrated his eighth birthday following a recent heart transplant at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital (SJCH).

Dr. Ramin Eskandari and Kara McKenzie Hoffman

Kara's Story

September 19, 2024

Kara McKenzie Hoffman was your typical cheerful 6-year-old. But then, she started feeling intense pressure in her head and severe back pain.

Mike Jernigan with is family

Board Member Spotlight

September 16, 2024

Mike Jernigan has served on the Children’s Hospital Fund (CHF) Advisory Board since 2005.

Dawn Dyke with her husband, Bear

Board Member Spotlight

August 27, 2024

For Dawn Dyke, joining the Children’s Hospital Fund (CHF) Advisory Board feels like coming home.

Cassie Baker Mizell and Tommy Baker

A Father Daughter Duo

July 18, 2024

Tommy Baker and daughter Cassie Baker serve on the CHF Advisory Board together.

Alex Jenkins

Board Member Spotlight

June 14, 2024

Although Alex Jenkins is new to the CHF board, he is no stranger to the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion.

Matthew Chase as a child post heart surgery.

Matthew's Story

June 12, 2024

Matthew was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome before he was even born.

The Horn family smiling

The Monka Foundation

June 04, 2024

The Monka Foundation raises funds for pediatric brain cancer research, support to families of pediatric brain cancer patients & for the MUSC Children’s Hospital

The Truluck family posing for photo.

Board Member Spotlight

May 24, 2024

Ashley Truluck is an active member of the Children’s Hospital Fund Advisory Board and currently serves as chairwoman of the development committee.

the Volousky family standing on a paved wooded path, smiling.

Pickle's Story

April 18, 2024

The Volouskys were confident in the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, which is nationally ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals for cancer.

The MUSC Campus

Board Member Spotlight

April 17, 2024

Spotlighting Children's Hospital Fund advisory board member, Charles P. Darby IV.

Annie Banannie Foundation members presenting check to concussion clinic staff.

Concussion Clinic Donation

March 19, 2024

The MUSC Children's Health Concussion Clinic recently received a $25,000 donation from The Annie Banannie Foundation.

Heart Month: Montrel Drayton

February 27, 2024

Montrel would need three stages of open-heart surgery to correct his double inlet single left ventricle, also known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Portrait photo of Kate and Chris Mettler

Pediatric Palliative Care

February 12, 2024

After their own experience with MUSC’s Children’s Hospital, Transformation Circle members Kate and Chris Mettler wanted to support other children and families.

Jimmy Bagwell and grandsons, Left to right James, John, George and Jimmy Bagwell

Family Matters

January 25, 2024

There’s nothing more important to Jimmy Bagwell than family. His father instilled a love of giving in him, and now he sets an example for the next generation.

Dr Mark Scheurer and Dr. Andy Atz

Leadership Update

January 24, 2023

2022 was a year of innovation and growth for MUSC Children’s Health as we opened new locations, received awards, and onboarded new care team members.

Dr Mark Scheurer and Dr. Andy Atz

Leadership Update

January 11, 2022

MUSC Children’s Health continues to innovate & improve patient & family care, secure research grants & expand the diversity of faculty & care team members.

Child plays doctor with stuffed animal

March Leadership Update

March 17, 2021

We celebrated the first birthday in our beautiful MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital Feb. 22. First, how is it possible a year has already passed...

Pediatric Transplant patient

Year Review

December 14, 2020

MUSC Children’s Health leaders recorded a video message to share with friends like you, who have generously supported us through 2020.

Annie at therapy graduation

Annie's Story

November 10, 2020

Annie Nichols was just 4 years old when she slipped and fell in her family’s garage.

Dr. Denis Guttridge

We discover so you can recover

October 19, 2020

At MUSC Children’s Health, on-site medical research is actually changing what’s possible for our young patients and their families.

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

September Leadership Update

September 21, 2020

MUSC Children’s Health leaders are excited to share that two programs have received national recognition.

Baby Easton on move-in day

Move-in Day Photos

March 16, 2020

On Feb. 22, 2020, the first patient arrived at the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion by ambulance

Jenkins family say thank you

Built with Intention

November 19, 2019

Benefactor and namesake Shawn Jenkins talks about giving the best views in the new children’s hospital to patients who have the longest hospital stays.

Darius and Beth Rucker, campaign co-chairs

Thank You

September 19, 2019

We want to thank you for making the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital possible. Because without you we couldn’t have.

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

Drone video

July 17, 2019

Flyover the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital & Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavillion in this new drone video.

Julian Smith

Father of the Bridge Run

April 19, 2019

Race Director Emeritus Julian Smith’s legacy as the “Father of the Bridge Run.”

Gene Reed with Children's Hospital Fund Board members

A gift from the heart

February 13, 2019

I saw this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help some of the most vulnerable patients who come to MUSC for medical help

The final beam of the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

Topping out ceremony

November 14, 2017

The blue beam, draped in an American flag and holding a Palmetto tree, rises over Charleston

Jonathan and Laura Zucker

Zucker family atrium

October 23, 2017

The Zucker family announced a $5 million contribution to establish a 3,200-square-foot indoor therapeutic play area in the new hospital

Rendering of the Jerry and Anita Zucker Family Atrium

Zuckers give 5 million

October 12, 2017

This atrium will give children that safe place, where they can laugh, be loud and messy and, most important, where they can heal.

  Our friend Abigail Lee was among the more than 500 patients, state and local leaders, volunteers and other supporters who turned out to help celebrate the occasion.

Groundbreaking

August 16, 2016

More than 500 patients, state and local leaders, volunteers and other supporters who turned out to help celebrate the occasion

Rendering of the new Children's Hospital

Businessman Gives 25 Million

May 14, 2015

This wonderful new partnership with Mr. Jenkins and his family will enable this vision to become a reality for our children.

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