Connecticut Children's Connection members present two oversized checks, each for $60,000, as research grant awards.

Connecticut Children’s Connection Awards Two $60,000 Research Grants

Philanthropy has long played a vital role in advancing medical research, especially in early-stage research when promising ideas often need support before they can compete for larger government or industry funding. By helping researchers test new approaches and demonstrate early results, philanthropic investment moves innovative projects from concept to credibility. On May 21, 2026, Connecticut...
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Child Life Specialists simulate procedures with toys to make kids feel more comfortable.

Dr. Teddy Bear Will See You Now

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Will Lee, Director, Supply Chain, at Connecticut Children’s

From Behind the Scenes to Center Stage: Will Lee Keeps Pediatric Care on Track

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Dr. Leonela Villegas with a patient

Beyond the Lab: Dr. Villegas’ Mission to Minimize Hospital Stays for Pediatric Kidney Patients

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Meet the Heart and "Sole" of Team Connecticut Children’s

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The St. Pierre Family at Connecticut Children's Gala 2023.

Major Gift Fuels Advances in Both Mental Health & Cancer Treatment at Connecticut Children’s

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The four recipients of the 2024 Isidore Wise Scholarship are Paige Mahoney, Alexis Brill-Konitshek, Sam Stoltz and Amanda Corrice.

Class of 2024 Isidore Wise Scholarship Recipients

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Dr. Baker with a GI patient

The Invisible Trauma of Chronic GI Illness

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Kids eagerly raise their hands.

Connecticut Children's SCOPE Project Awarded $1 Million to Protect Hartford Children from Gun Violence

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Jerry and Rose Marie DeSimone Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

DeSimone Family Trust Fuels Connecticut Children’s NICU Expansion

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