The experts at UPMC provide advanced care for back and spine disorders. Using innovative treatments and technology — and with the support of generous donors — our team helps people across Pennsylvania find relief from back pain and regain their quality of life.
You can join us in this important work by making a gift to support our spine care research and clinical programs. Your generosity is the key to our success and will help to advance the field of spine care.
Types of Gifts
There are many ways to support our spine care programs. Gifts of all sizes are welcome and will support our life-changing work.
You may also make your gift in memory or in honor of a special person.
Types of gifts include:
- Bequests through your will or trust.
- Cash, check, or credit card.
- Property.
- Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from your IRA.
- Stocks or securities.
How to Make a Gift
You can direct your gift to the specific UPMC/University of Pittsburgh spine program you wish to support.
How to support Neurosurgery
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery treats patients who travel regionally, nationally, and internationally for our expert care. Our world-renowned neurosurgeons provide a multidisciplinary, personalized approach, tailoring patient care to maximize results.
You can help make a difference in other patients’ lives by supporting our goals of outstanding patient care, technologically advanced neurosurgical training, and groundbreaking clinical research. Learn more about supporting neurosurgery.
How to support Orthopaedic Surgery
Founded in 1953, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to delivering the highest quality diagnostic and therapeutic patient care for a diverse spectrum of orthopaedic disorders.
We seek to meet the needs of 21st-century orthopaedic care not only by integrating the latest biological and technological advancements in orthopaedic science but also by leading the development of novel treatment modalities through distinguished basic science and clinical research programs. We also seek to be a leader in educating the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons through our residency and fellowship training programs, which include comprehensive, in-depth exposure to all specialties of orthopaedic care and advanced surgical experience.
You can support our work by contributing to research initiatives, equipment needs, or educational programs. We have many opportunities for meaningful gifts at every dollar level. Learn more about supporting orthopaedic surgery.
How to support Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Researchers in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) are paving the way for new treatments, prevention, and care for people who have experienced stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Our goal is to help our patients thrive and reach their goals.
Donations to the PM&R Research Fund are tax-deductible and help to provide critical funds toward research projects that are pushing the boundaries of rehabilitative medicine. Learn more about supporting physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match charitable donations made by employees or their spouses. This additional support can double, or even triple, the value of your gift. To see if your company has a gift-matching program, check with the human resources department and ask for a matching gift form.
All contributions to UPMC spine care programs are tax-deductible to the fullest extent the law allows. You will receive a written acknowledgment and tax receipt in the mail.