COVID-19 Response Fund: Your Impact | UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation

When the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, donors quickly stepped up to support our COVID-19 Children's Response Fund. The fund has raised more than $700,000 to address this extraordinary public health crisis from all angles. Here’s a glance at what you made possible:

Virtual Care

Contributions were instrumental to rapidly expanding telehealth services and digital health programs for our young patients.

Supporting Families

As the pandemic unfolded as both a health and economic crisis, our community rallied to meet the urgent needs of local families.

Child Life Resources

Music, art and education are crucial to kid-centered care. Philanthropy is key to delivering that support to hospitalized kids.

Caring for Caregivers

Response funds provided protective equipment and resiliency resources to keep our caregivers safe while delivering expert care.

COVID Testing

Community partners helped underwrite drive-through testing sites on both sides of the Bay, increasing access to safe screening.

Innovative Research

Donor investments have bolstered research to understand COVID's impact on children as well as pregnant women and their babies.

It’s safe to say we’ll never forget 2020. But as we look back, we are reminded of what happens when our community stands with us during challenging times. Thank you for your awe-inspiring generosity.