Shari Upchurch
Riley Parent and Wells Center for Pediatric Research Employee

Shari is the Administrative Research Coordinator for the Wells Center Program in Diabetes Research, and a single mom of three children, 15-year-old Hannah, 11-year-old Braedon and 6-year-old Jonah. The entire family enjoys helping Riley Hospital, where Braedon was treated, by sharing their story at 10-15 Riley Dance Marathons at various high schools and colleges across Indiana each year. Hannah also started the first annual Riley Dance Marathon at Whiteland High School last year as a freshman. They raised over $7,000 for Riley in the the first year, and over $12,000 this past March.
Posts by Shari
"I will do whatever I can to help." Braedon's Riley Story
By: shariupchurch
Riley mom describes gratitude for hospital, and why she gives back.