Your tax-deductible gift to The Clinic for Special Children, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supports some of the most advanced genetic research in the world, while providing innovative treatment and prevention for children at risk for rare genetic illnesses.

We utilize advanced scientific research and accumulated knowledge from over 25 years of operating experience that allows us to provide inexpensive and practical solutions for those suffering within our community, while offering unprecedented insights into the diagnoses and treatment of genetic illnesses experienced all over the world. Our small clinic and staff provide care to over 1,100 active patients. Many of these patients are from the Amish and Mennonite communities in Pennsylvania, but we also treat patients from 40 states and 17 countries around the world. With a modest operating budget of $2.8 million, we save our community an estimated $20-25 million in aggregate medical costs each year.

To learn more about supporting the Clinic through Planned Giving, please contact Christine Stickler at 717-687-9407 or by email.

Every dollar given makes a difference in supporting the clinic, in fact, 87% of your donation goes directly into program services. These are just an example of how different dollar amounts can be used by the Clinic:

The Clinic is funded from four major sources of revenue—clinic fees paid by patient families, annual auction revenue, collaborative relationships, and donations from caring people just like you.

We work hard to keep clinic fees to a minimum to ensure the families we serve can afford the consistent care they need. Amish and Mennonite communities work together to raise funds by hosting auctions that take place across Pennsylvania and Ohio. From quilts, to handmade furniture, to whoopie pies, these events are a time of fellowship for the communities we serve and reminds everyone of the importance of our mission to serve. Private philanthropic donations allow us to conduct research, provide community education, and coordinate patient care.