Comcast Chief Donates $125 Million to Expand and Refurbish Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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variety.comLauren Coates Comcast chief Brian Roberts has donated $125 million to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to build a new patient tower and refurbish existing facilities.
The gift unveiled Thursday is the largest single donation made in the 170-year history of the hospital that was the first in the nation to focus on pediatric health.
The donation from Roberts and his wife, Aileen Roberts, establishes Roberts Children’s Health, a 20-story inpatient tower that is expected to open in 2028.
Comcast has deep roots in Philadelphia and the Roberts family has been a supporter of Childrens’ Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for decades.
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