CHOP To Build New Facility With $125M Gift From Comcast CEO's Family

PHILADELPHIA — The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia received its largest donation ever thanks to the head of Comcast and his family, the healthcare provider announced Thursday. And the donation will help create a new inpatient tower that is expected to open in 2028.

CHOP said this hospital of the future in Philadelphia has been made possible in part by a $125 million gift from Comcast CEO and Chairman Brian Roberts along with his wife Aileen and their family.

With the donation, CHOP will construct the 20-story Roberts Children’s Health. This new inpatient complex will be the premier global destination for pediatric care when it opens in 2028, officials said

By combining CHOP’s leading research and treatment for the most complex medical conditions with family-centered healing, the pioneering care model and industry-defining technology at Roberts Children’s Health will ensure generations of children will be able to lead healthier lives, CHOP said.

"At CHOP, we’re focused on finding answers to the toughest medical challenges so that every child has the chance for a healthier future. We wanted to create a space that could accommodate the needs of children now and for years to come," Madeline Bell, President and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said. "Roberts Children’s Health will greatly enhance the hospital experience for our patients and their families, equip our staff with the latest innovations, and revolutionize how we provide care, all while continuing our long legacy of breakthroughs."

Tailored exclusively to meet the needs of children, Roberts Children’s Health will be the world’s most advanced environment for pediatric care, officials said. It will feature state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment areas; reimagined and personalized patient experiences; and enhanced family services, activities, and recreation, according to CHOP.

"Our lives have been touched by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in countless ways, and with this gift, we hope to deliver on Madeline’s vision for the future of pediatrics and inspire others to support this life-changing work happening right here in our backyard," the Roberts said. "CHOP is already the world’s leading children’s hospital, where the best doctors, technology, and patient care come together to serve families. We’re honored and humbled to help ensure CHOP remains a magnet for the greatest medical talent, a refuge for those facing the most complex cases, an incubator for breakthrough treatments, a beacon of hope, and the pride of Philadelphia for decades to come."

Additionally, funds will be used to support the revitalization of the existing hospital on Civic Center Boulevard.