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Colorectal Center

ARMS Outreach Program

Beginning in 1980 when Alberto Peña, MD developed a new operation to repair congenital malformations of the anus and rectum until the present, he and his team Dr. Marc Levitt, Dr. Jason Frischer, Dr. Michael Helmrath and Dr. Belinda Hsi Dickie have operated on nearly 3000 children for anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung's Disease, and other issues related to the bowel, including constipation and fecal incontinence. As the only comprehensive and multidisciplinary center of its kind, patients come from all over the world to seek treatment from the center. In addition the Center’s surgeons frequently travel to teach treatment techniques, and to assist in surgeries with doctors and nurses from around the world. The Center has cared from children from 80 countries and from all 50 United States.
Location
Countries
# of Patients
Africa
10
56
Asia
13
47
Central America
12
244
Europe
28
367
Middle East
11
148
North America
3
1,769
Oceania
3
21
South America
12
107
Total
93
2,759
* Updated October 2011
The ARMS Outreach Fund helps provide learning expenses for doctors and nurses wishing to gain experience caring for pediatric colorectal problems.

Funds raised are used to promote and support advances regarding colorectal problems in children, including:
Genetics
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Methods of treatment
Analysis of results
Treatment of sequela
Long-term care
Learning expenses for doctors and nurses wishing to gain experience caring for pediatric colorectal problems
This is achieved by supporting research projects (clinical and laboratory) and promoting courses, publications, or learning experiences designed for health related professionals (physicians, nurses, technicians).
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Tribute Program

You can make a gift to the ARMS Outreach Program to honor the memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary or graduation, or to say thank-you in a significant way.
Your gift will contribute to the health and well-being of children and families who depend on Cincinnati Children’s for colorectal procedures and clinics.
When we receive your gift, we will send a card notifying the honoree or family of your generosity. The amount of the gift is never revealed, and you will receive a receipt for your records.

Ways to Give - Checks

Please make checks payable to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. To designate your gift, attach a note or write ARMS Outreach in the memo section on your check. ARMS Outreach is a nonprofit, tax-deductible foundation.
Mail checks to:
Linda S. Ault
Senior Donor Relations Officer
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Department of Development, MLC 9002
3333 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati,OH 45229-3039

Ways to Give - Credit Cards

Cincinnati Children’s accepts the following credit cards:
Visa
Master Card
American Express
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Visit the online donations page.

Ways to Give - Online Donation

Please visit the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center online donations page.

Ways to Give - Matching Gifts

Please contact your Human Resources department to verify if your company matches donations to Cincinnati Children’s. Your Human Resources department will provide you with the necessary paperwork to complete a matching gift.

Ways to Give - Stock Transfers

Please follow the instructions below when making a stock gift to Cincinnati Children’s.
Contact Liz Curnett at 513-636-4484 or email at liz.curnett@cchmc.org or fax at 513-636-7173 and provide the following information:
Name of broker, firm and telephone number
Name of donor(s), address and telephone number
Name of company stock held
Number of shares of stock
Expected date of transfer
Specify if gift is unrestricted or restricted to the ARMS Outreach Program
Whether stock is held in account or in certificate form

Ways to Give - Stock in brokerage account

Each donor needs to provide his or her broker with written authorization to initiate the transfer of shares to the Cincinnati Children’s account.
Fax a copy of the transfer letter to Matt Hoffman, Foundation and Endowment Services at Fifth Third Bank (office 513-358-7091 or fax 513-358-4753 or email matthew.hoffman@53.com) to alert him of the transaction and provide him with the following information:
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Foundation
Fifth Third Bank
Tax Identification Number – 31-1327089
DTC Number – 2116
Account Number – 010003806932
Name of Donor(s)

Changing the Outcome

Watch a video of Dr. Marc Levitt, director of the Colorectal Center, speaking at the 2011 Cincinnati Children's Donor Appreciation Dinner.
How You Can Help

Donate online, or to learn how you can support outreach efforts at the Colorectal Center at Cincinnati Children’s, contact:
Gretchen J. Niebling, CAPPM, CPC
Program Coordinator
Gretchen.Niebling@cchmc.org
Phone: 513-636-3240
Contact Us

Get more information or request an appointment for the Colorectal Center.
Contact Us

3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026 | 1-513-636-4200 | 1-800-344-2462 | TTY:1-513-636-4900

New to Cincinnati Children’s or live outside of the tri-state area? 1-877-881-8479

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