The annual Tropical 5K Classic took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It was another awesomely fun and funny event created by the Tropical 5K Classic nonprofit organization in support of Lending Hearts and the Dr Stanley M Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund. We are grateful for everyone’s support of this race including the tireless efforts of the event organizers, our emcee, WPXI-TV reporter and dear friend of Lending Hearts, Ms Cara Sapida, the 41 volunteers from Duquesne

September 11, 2026 marked the 25 year anniversary of September 11th, 2001, the terroristic attacks on the World Trade Centers, Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, PA. On that day in 2001, Cantor Fitzgerald lost 658 employees during the September 11 attacks. This accounted for two-thirds of their New York-based workforce. The firm also lost 50 contractors and visitors who were in their offices and an additional 61 employees from the neighboring firm Euro Broker

Saturday, September 19, 2026 will be the Tropical 5K Classic. Each year, this family, fun obstacle course 5K is focused on the Tropical Prince and Princess. Please meet this year's royal court as shared by their respective parents... Meet OurTropical Prince Camden, or CourageousCAM, as we like to call him, is a fun-loving, energetic, and kind-hearted 7-year-old who brings joy to everyone he meets. Whether he’s flipping through his gymnastics moves, chasing a soccer ball, step

Meet our friend, Elliot! At the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates Cancer Support game, Elliot caught the opening pitch. Here is what Elliot's family shared about his journey... Elliot is a fifteen year old boy from Shanksville PA who was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in May of 2026 and currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments at Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. He will be starting his Sophomore year at Shanksville Stonycreek Highschool this year. Elliot enjoys fishing, hunting, G

Meet our friend, Dominic! At the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates Cancer Support game, Dominic threw out the opening pitch. This was also his very first Pirates game!! Here is what Dominic's mom shared about his journey... "Dominic's journey hasn't been an easy one. To summarize the past few years, in 2023, he underwent surgery to lengthen his tendons in his calf, ankle and foot/toes. His foot had turned almost completely backwards. This would be a routine surgery as he grows. The fol

What an unforgettable day at PNC Park! 💜⚾ On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Lending Hearts was honored to once again be part of the Pittsburgh Pirates Cancer Support Game—a day that was incredibly special for our youth and families. Several of our Lending Hearts youth had the opportunity to take the field before the game and be part of some amazing moments—including Kids Take the Field, shouting “PLAY BALL!”, holding the finish-line banner for the Pierogi Race, and taking part i

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On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Pirates Charities and the Pittsburgh Pirates created its annual baseball clinic for Lending Hearts. This annual event is one in which the youth of Lending Hearts and their families eagerly anticipate! This year's event was even more special as it included GM, Don Kelly, Pittsburgh Pirate Seth Hernandez, and special appearances by Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin. It was another wonderful and extremely memorable experience for everyone! We are extreme

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On Saturday, April 18, 2026 we took our Lending Hearts Families to our first Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer game. It started out with a great amount of April showers, but was another event for the memory books! Our young friends walked with the players onto the field to start the game and singing of our National Anthem. The Riverhounds beat Detroit 2-1! At the end of the game, everyone was invited on the field to meet the players and get autographs. There, we got to see our gr

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The 2026 Lending Hearts Gala presented by PNC, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center & Pirates Charities took place Thursday, February 19th at the Fairmont Pittsburgh. Once again, we extend great thanks to our wonderful emcee, Mr. Bob Pompeani, for his great generosity and support in being part of this event each year. Lending Hearts had the great privilege of presenting this year's Lending Hearts Friend Award to cancer survivor and owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Mr. Chip Ganassi. Mr. Ga

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Registered Dietician and Licensed Nutritionist, Laura Zervos, led our monthly nutrition and cooking demonstration class with simple Mediterranean recipes that are focused on heart health. Watch the video below to take in all of Laura's class...

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, KDKA-TV reporter, Megan Shinn, featured Lending Hearts on the Sunday Spotlight. This interview included Lending Hearts Founder & Executive Director, Vasso Paliouras, and Lending Hearts mom and Board of Directors Member, Lacie Spagnolo. Lacie opened her heart to share her family's journey with their incredible son, Jimmy. To see the full report and video, click HERE . We've also shared the text below... When cancer diagnoses bring the unknown, Lend

Thursday, February 19, 2026 was the 14th annual Lending Hearts Gala presented by PNC, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center & Pirates Charities. Every year at the Gala, a Lending Hearts family is invited to share their personal journey. This year, we were honored to recognize our 10 year old friend, Penelope, and her wonderful family. It is an honor and privlege to share Penelope's story. Her mom, Kylie, shares the following: Childhood cancer is something most people think happens to ot

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, Lending Hearts families went to cheer on the Dukes as they took on the women of VCU. It was a great win! Thank you to our friends who were able to be part of the high five tunnel to start the game and all the families who joined us today!