History

History

The 25 Club of Pittsburgh has been supporting the Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and Neonatal Research, Care, and Supplies for over 75 years. Learn more about the history of The 25 Club below.

1939: The 25 Club is established in the home of Lillian Reese

1939: The 25 Club is established in the home of Lillian Reese

1940: The Club Expands Fund-Raising Efforts

1941: In the wake of Pearl Harbor, the Club held matinee theatre performances

1942: Club Members Decide to Fund New Infant Research Department

1945: Victory Benefit Dance Held Celebrating the end of WWII

1954: Pittsburgh’s first thermo control incubators

1957: The 25 Club establishes the Infant Research Laboratory

1957: Junior Auxiliary Established

1962: Magee-Womens Hospital Formed

1969: 25 Club Donates 1st Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

1977: Two Important Annual Fundraisers Established

1983-1985: Club Establishes 3 New Neonatal Laboratories

1991: Laboratory of Development Molecular Biology Established

1996: Elisabeth B. McCullough Award Created

2008: Major Milestone Reached in Fundraising for Newborn Medicine

2010-2011: Fetal Diagnosis Treatment Center Established, and more!

2014: The 25 Club Celebrates 75th Anniversary

2014-2016: Funding for Celebellar Injury Research and Other Conditions Provided

2016: Club Purchases Training Mannequin “Premature Anne”

2016: Provided WubbaNubs, MamaRoos, Developmental Appropriate Toys