Through his gift, the college will help ensure that the more financially challenged, but qualified, students can attend Penn State's College of Medicine. This gift also will help encourage recipients to serve in geographically underserved areas. In addition to helping students, Pete's bequest will help communities that are in great need of physician services. The charitable organization raises funds for the Penn State Geisinger Children's Hospital in Hershey, Penn State's College of Medicine, and pediatric clinics located throughout South Central Pennsylvania. Contributions to Children's Miracle Network came from many Central Pennsylvania employee fundraising efforts.
Patients range in age from infants to teens and are treated for a wide range of afflictions.