Why We Ride

Better Treatments. Bold Research. New Cures.

Behind every ride is a child, a family and a future worth fighting for. Philly Spin-In fuels the innovative research, lifesaving care and bold new ideas that help children with heart disease not just survive – but thrive. Discover how your support is helping to shape the future of pediatric heart care.

“The Philly Spin-In not only gives the Cardiac Center inspiration to continue our pursuit of clinical excellence, the funding it generates allows us through the Innovation Awards, to push new boundaries of research and patient care initiatives that help define the future.”

— Jonathan M. Chen, MD, Co-Director of CHOP’s Cardiac Center

World-class care for every heartbeat

From routine checkups to the most complex heart surgeries, the experts at CHOP’s Cardiac Center deliver lifesaving care to thousands of children each year – with some of the best outcomes in the world. Your support through Philly Spin-In helps children with heart conditions receive extraordinary treatment and brighter futures.

Advancing tomorrow’s heart care today

Every breakthrough starts with a question. CHOP researchers are uncovering the causes of congenital heart disease, developing innovative treatments and creating new possibilities for children living with complex cardiac conditions. Discover the research changing lives.

The hearts behind every ride

Philly Spin-In honors the children and families who inspire everything we do. Meet our patient ambassadors and hear their powerful stories of resilience, courage and hope that shows why every pedal and every dollar raised matters.

Turning generosity into innovation

When you support Philly Spin-In, you help turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. Your fundraising powers the NRG Energy Innovation Awards that accelerate promising research and spark new approaches to tackling pediatric heart disease’s toughest challenges. Meet our innovators.


Heart of Gold winners

Event photoOur Cardiac Center staff members know what it means to provide the highest level of care, compassion and kindness every day.

Meet our winners

See the movement behind the mission

One day. Hundreds of riders. Countless reasons to show up for children with heart disease. Experience the energy, inspiration and community that make Philly Spin-In more than a ride and see what happens when people come together to change children’s lives.