Young man alive thanks to care from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
A special young man is alive today thanks to the special care he received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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A special young man is alive today thanks to the special care he received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Taytum Burns' laugh is infectious. It's hard not to smile around her.
UPMC Children’s performs miracles every day, and KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen got to meet one little girl who is one of those miracles. Taytum Burns got a heart transplant when she was nine months old, and now, five months later, she’s living her best life.
Now at age 4, George is doing well, but Amy also knows that could change as her son continues to grow and change.
Like most girls her age, 11-year-old Luna Duffy is a big Taylor Swift fan and has learned how to play some of Swift's songs on the piano.
Imagine expecting your second child in just three days, when you find out your first child has a life-threatening condition. That's how Luna Duffy's story began. KDKA-TV's David Highfield takes it from there.
During the summer of 2021, Elizabeth Loughren of Oakmont was like any other 10-year-old girl, until she wasn't.
This week is the 70th annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon. All week, we're going to introduce you to local children who are alive today thanks to the care they received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Up first is Elizabeth Loughren. Ken Rice showed us not only is she smart and athletic, she's also brave, strong and a cancer warrior.
KDKA held their fourth annual "Free Care Fund Christmas In July Telethon" on Thursday and set a new record for the effort.
KDKA held their fourth annual "Free Care Fund Christmas In July Telethon" on Thursday and set a new record for the effort
A new location brings new challenges getting to and from the event, so John Shumway is here to help you out.
Heather spoke to KDKA Managing Editor Corey Martin and Joey Warren from the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation about today's telethon and our big 70th annual telethon in December.
Jackson Hawkins, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, has been defying the odds since before he was born. At just 4-years-old, he's already had quite the journey. KDKA's Jessica Guay has his story of hope.
We're coming back to you in December for a BIG milestone. It will be the 70th annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon.
Penn United Technologies, Inc. is stepping up with a huge donation for the 70th anniversary of the KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon.
Today on PTL, it's the fourth annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon! And, Santa Claus is stopping by the phone bank.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield sit down with Rachel Petrucelli, the president of the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, to talk about all the good the Free Care Fund does for children each year.
Today on PTL, it's the fourth annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon! We're jumpstarting the fundraising toward the Free Care Fund Telethon in December. PTL's Daisy Jade and Ron Smiley talk with some of the volunteers manning the phone bank.
What Amanda and Adam thought was going to be, at most, a one-day visit to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, turned out to be a 22-day stay at the hospital for their young daughter, Rosie; KDKA's Lindsay Ward reports.
For the fourth annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon, we're looking back at the history of the fund and of hospital for children's here in Pittsburgh.
Taylor Roles' miracle recovery from a very rare condition is thanks to the doctors, nurses and therapists at UPMC Children's Hospital. KDKA's John Shumway has the story of our KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon junior co-host.
Today on PTL, it's the fourth annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon! We're jumpstarting the fundraising toward the Free Care Fund Telethon in December. Hosts Heather Abraham, David Highfield, Daisy Jade and Ron Smiley have more!
On today's show: the KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Christmas in July Telethon! Click for more information about today's guests!
Since 1954, KDKA-TV has partnered with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to help support the hospital's Free Care Fund with our annual Free Care Fund Telethon during the holiday season. Here's a look behind the scenes of the 69th annual telethon!
Jackson Hawkins, 4, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, has been defying the odds since before he was born.
Four young people were killed after a car crashed into a pond near Tiffin, Ohio, authorities said.
The astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year says doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.
Five families sued a school bus company over injuries and suffering they say were the result of negligence by the business and their drivers.
Mercyhurst will drop its Division I men's hockey program at the end of the academic year as part of a university-wide master plan.
A woman who police said was under the influence and driving twice the speed limit when she crashed into another car in McKeesport last month, killing another woman, was due in court Friday.
Four young people were killed after a car crashed into a pond near Tiffin, Ohio, authorities said.
The astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year says doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.
Five families sued a school bus company over injuries and suffering they say were the result of negligence by the business and their drivers.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Mercyhurst will drop its Division I men's hockey program at the end of the academic year as part of a university-wide master plan.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Spring is a natural reset point, and that can include your fitness! Mikey and David are joined by an old friend, Daniel Hill of House Call Training, who gives you some easy, at-home workouts to kickstart your spring!
Mikey and David are joined by Derek Rochna, the owner of The Farmer's Burger, a new burger truck in Pittsburgh!
With all the chaos at the airport recently, you may be tempted to cancel your flight, but there are some things you should check before you hit the cancel button!
A lot of us have some bad habits when it comes to booking flights, hotels, and trips, but travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on PTL to help you clean them up!
As a part of our spring cleaning series, we reveal who between Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh had the most expired item in their cabinet, and Mikey and David take your questions in another Friday Free for All!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Mercyhurst will drop its Division I men's hockey program at the end of the academic year as part of a university-wide master plan.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
All of the T's lines and the Monongahela Incline will be free on draft weekend thanks to a partnership between PRT and Sheetz.
Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast.
Five families sued a school bus company over injuries and suffering they say were the result of negligence by the business and their drivers. Lauren Linder reports.
Pittsburgh Public Schools left a voice message for families Tuesday night, informing them about a flyer circulating on social media of a "downtown takeover" on Friday.
Golf legend Tiger Woods was charged with DUI after a vehicle crash in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday afternoon, the local sheriff said.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
