Oishei Children's Hospital celebrates its first 'Giving Day'

Western New Yorkers all worked together to help support kids who need it most on Tuesday.

Oishei Children's Hospital celebrated its first-ever "Giving Day."

The hospital teamed up with local radio stations to raise money for critical hospital programs and services.

The fundraiser passed its goal of $280,000 and raised more than $426,000.

"So much of what we do and provide is not billable," Dr. Stephen Turkovich, president of Oishei Children's Hospital said. "Our child life specialists, our social workers, our therapists, all that sort of stuff that we offer children and families to help them grow and thrive is just not billable so every dollar really helps."

The money will go to improve resources for the hospital, including new equipment and education programs for staff.

Donations are still being accepted online and you can donate here.