The Hannah Storm Foundation is an advocate for children’s issues. Our goal is to inspire individual potential and to promote an active and fulfilling life.

We provide medical support for children and families suffering from Vascular Birthmarks and their related medical conditions. We sponsor surgeries for children around the world, who otherwise could not afford treatment.
We educate and raise awareness about Vascular Birthmarks. We assist patients seeking insurance coverage and educate families about the latest news in treatment options and diagnosis, sponsoring patient Advocacy Days. In addition, we raise awareness in the general public about Vascular Birthmarks and their related conditions.

We also sponsor the Hannah Storm Journalism Internship at the University of Notre Dame, giving students a chance to have a portfolio of writing experience upon their graduation.

About Hannah

Award-winning journalist, producer and director Hannah Storm is a pioneer in broadcasting, a published author, an advocate for children suffering from debilitating vascular birthmarks, and, most importantly, a mother of three girls.

Storm had been the anchor of Espn’s flagship show “Sportscenter” since 2008. Her production company, Brainstormin, has produced award winning films and series, including “Grails” on HULU. She currently hosted the iheart podcast “NBA DNA with Hannah Storm”. She also became part of the first ever all female announcer team for NFL, during four seasons of Amazon’s Thursday Night Football.

HSF Celebrity Waiter Night

Hannah Storm and many of her good friends from the world of sports, media and entertainment mixed and mingled with guests the foundation’s “Celebrity Waiter Night” Party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at The Village in Stamford, Connecticut. Joining Hannah for the evening were top professional athletes, media and entertainment personalities including:

Fellow ESPN anchors: Stephania Bell, Nicole Briscoe, Jay Harris, Fernando Palomo, Gary Striewski, Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Jordan Cornette, Shae Peppler, Kelsey Riggs, Kimberley Martin; Fan Duel Sport’s, Lisa Kerney; NFL Veterans: Damien Woody and Patrick Kerney; Golf Network’s, Rich Lerner; former New York Knicks great, Allan Houston; CNN, NBC and AKC Dog Show’s, Carolyn Manno; ABC News’ Rob Marciano; WABC-TV Sports anchor, Sam Ryan; and NBC Sports, Dan Hicks and Jimmy Roberts.

The night included celebrities mixing it up with our donors, live and silent auctions, and a special fund-a-need where direct funds of more than $30,000 were raised for our latest patient: Margarita who will need multiple surgeries.

Notre Dame Internship Program

The Hannah Storm Journalism Internship was created in 2006 as an opportunity for current Notre Dame undergraduate students to gain practical experience while working in the Alumni Association’s Communications and Marketing department. One student is selected as the Hannah Storm Journalism Intern each academic year. ND Alumna Hannah Storm ’83 established the internship program in 2006, which is funded by the proceeds from her book Notre Dame Inspirations and the Hannah Storm Foundation.