How Your Support Helps

Now in its sixth year, the Big Apple Circus Benefit raises critical funds to advance pediatric care and research at Hospital for Special Surgery.  This special event exemplifies the Hospital’s deep commitment to the treatment and rehabilitation of children. This has been a priority for the Hospital since it’s founding in 1863 as a 28-bed children’s hospital on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. 

As the nation’s #1 orthopaedic hospital today, Hospital for Special Surgery continues to lead the way in musculoskeletal care. Our resolve to provide the safest and most advanced care for children is stronger than ever, thanks to the dedicated focus and expertise of our pediatric specialists and our state-of-the-art, new Lerner Children’s Pavilion. Families from across the country and around the world travel to HSS for the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their child is receiving the best care.

Proceeds from the Benefit support the programs described below.

About the Alfred and Norma Lerner Children’s Pavilion
The new Alfred and Norma Lerner Children’s Pavilion at Hospital for Special Surgery provides the best in pediatric orthopaedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation – all within the nation’s #1 orthopaedic hospital. This exceptional new facility, inspired by and designed for children and their families, complements the expert, compassionate care provided by our team of renowned pediatric specialists. Learn more about the Alfred and Norma Lerner Children's Pavilion.

The CHArm Center
The team of specialists at Hospital for Special Surgery’s CHArm Center provides both surgical and nonsurgical interventions for children and adolescents living with a variety of conditions of the hand and arm, including orthopaedic trauma and sports injuries, rheumatologic conditions, and neurological disorders. Learn more about the CHArm Center.

Pediatric Orthopedic Clinics
The pediatric orthopedic clinics at HSS primarily serve underinsured children from low-income neighborhoods in and around New York City, where community physicians are unable to offer them the specialized care they need. Pediatric orthopedic clinic patients account for nearly 10% of pediatric outpatient visits and 25% of pediatric surgeries at HSS. These children are often living with some of the most devastating bone and joint conditions, such as developmental hip dysplasia, limb deformity, spina bifida, and clubfoot. Each of the Hospital’s highly trained, experienced and devoted pediatric orthopedists dedicates time to serving pediatric orthopedic clinic patients.