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You’re not alone. A whole community
is right here for you and your family.

When a family member – especially a child or young adult – is diagnosed with cancer, the world can be a very unfamiliar and lonely place. Physicians will treat the disease, but emotional and social help can be both elusive and sometimes overwhelming. Lending Hearts provides an oasis of support and human connection that we hope brings you strength and personal growth through this journey.

Get Support

You can tap into and engage with the Lending Heart community to whatever degree you feel comfortable. For many, it’s a chance to escape the trappings of the day-to-day and connect with others to share, bond and (yes) even laugh. We offer both in-person and online resources specifically developed to support, encourage and empower people living with cancer focusing on the special needs of children and young adults as well as their families and caregivers.

Upcoming Fundraising Events
  • Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Holy Cross Hall
    Holy Cross Hall, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Holy Cross Hall, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Join us for the 2nd Annual Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024! This year’s event promises to be deliciously unique as specially curated wines will be paired with a bruschetta making experience.
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Upcoming Programs
  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Tue, Oct 08
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Tue, Oct 15
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Tue, Oct 22
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
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  • Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Wed, Oct 23
    Holy Cross Hall, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Holy Cross Hall, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Join us for the 2nd Annual Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024! This year’s event promises to be deliciously unique as specially curated wines will be paired with a bruschetta making experience.
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  • The Science Behind Pixar at Carnegie Science Center
    The Science Behind Pixar at Carnegie Science Center
    Sat, Oct 26
    Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
    Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
    Join us Saturday, October 26th for the Science Behind Pixar at Carnegie Science Center! Note: Be sure to leave 90 minutes for this experience. This experience does not include parking ($6/vehicle) or admission into the main science center or Sports Work.
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Tue, Oct 29
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
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  • Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Zoom.com
    Join Laura Zervos MBA, RDN, LDN Dietitian and Food Consultant for a lesson on this month's nutritional topic and cooking demonstration. Join live and ask questions along the way or watch her class on demand through our YouTube Channel.
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  • Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Fri, Nov 01
    Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
    Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
    The First Friday of each month, Lending Hearts provides free boxed lunches to patients and families in both the clinic and in-patient oncology departments at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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  • Let's Paint at Clay Cafe!
    Let's Paint at Clay Cafe!
    Sat, Nov 09
    Clay Cafe, 431 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA
    Clay Cafe, 431 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA
    Join us at Clay Cafe for an afternoon of painting fun! This event is appropriate for those ages 3+.
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  • Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Tue, Nov 12
    Uptown Coffee, 723 Washington Rd, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228, USA
    Uptown Coffee, 723 Washington Rd, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228, USA
    Join us for coffee and conversation!
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  • Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Tue, Dec 03
    Uptown Coffee, 723 Washington Rd, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228, USA
    Uptown Coffee, 723 Washington Rd, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228, USA
    Join us for coffee and conversation!
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  • Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Zoom.com
    Join Laura Zervos MBA, RDN, LDN Dietitian and Food Consultant for a lesson on this month's nutritional topic and cooking demonstration. Join live and ask questions along the way or watch her class on demand through our YouTube Channel.
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  • Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Fri, Dec 06
    Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
    Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
    The First Friday of each month, Lending Hearts provides free boxed lunches to patients and families in both the clinic and in-patient oncology departments at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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  • Highmark Holiday Pops with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
    Highmark Holiday Pops with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
    Sun, Dec 15
    Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Ring in the holidays with Lending Hearts at Heinz Hall as we take in this year's Highmark Holiday Pops! More details coming soon!
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Voices from our community
"Lending Hearts embraced us as a family and invited us to their events with open arms. Our family has been able to create memories and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences through the Lending Hearts events."

Jimmy’s mom, Lacie

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