Kennedy's Story
Kennedy is an energetic 8 year old that loves to swim, play outside, play softball, basketball & craft! She is also a Girl Scout. During...
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Free Support for the Whole Family
Lending Hearts and our programs provide age-appropriate, social, emotional and supportive services for the patient living with cancer and their families during the full journey of treatment and remission. All services are free and do not require insurance.
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- Mar 14
Leo's Story
Our strong and courageous Lending Hearts Friend, Leo, and his family, share their journey and story with us.
Lending Hearts
- Dec 1, 2022
Scarlett's Story
One of our very special Lending Hearts friends, Scarlett, has touched our hearts in so many ways. Read her full story on our blog.
Lending Hearts
- Aug 21, 2022
Jimmy's day with the Pittsburgh Pirates
We are over the top happy for our amazing Lending Hearts Friend, Jimmy, and his family for the experience they got to have with the...
Lending Hearts
- Aug 7, 2022
Kayden the Warrior
This year, Lending Hearts is honored to partner with the Pittsburgh Pirates to bring families to select homestand games and take part in...
Lending Hearts
- Apr 27, 2022
Discussion with Author of Cycle of Lives, Mr. David Richman
David Richman, Author of the highly inspirational book, Cycle of Lives, shares the next hour discussing why and how he came to write this...
Lending Hearts
- Mar 6, 2022
Gianna's Story
At two and a half years old, and almost three months before her brother would be born, our daughter, Gianna, was diagnosed with cancer....
Lending Hearts
- Feb 18, 2022
Matthew's Story: From a Mother's Perspective
It is my privilege to tell you Matthew’s story, our family’s story, from a mother’s perspective.
Lending Hearts
- Oct 7, 2021
Alia's Story
In August of 2015, I began having discomfort in the back of my right leg. I remember attending a friend’s engagement party and having to...
Lending Hearts
- Sep 9, 2021
Riley's Story
Riley Balcita was a normal, healthy 8-year-old boy on September 28, 2016, who loves school, is a giraffe fanatic, and playing with legos...
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- Jun 24, 2021
Samantha's 10 Years
Hi everyone, my name is Samantha and I have been a friend of Lending Hearts for 10 years now! When I first heard from Vasso about Lending...
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- Mar 31, 2021
Jessica Johnston, Lending Hearts Member
Having Lending Hearts and their programming available to me through my Lymphoma treatment was a blessing!!! I was raised in a...
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- Nov 3, 2020
Krystle Fitzpatrick, RYT
My mission is to provide a safe space, free of judgment and expectations, where individuals of all ages and abilities can experience...
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- May 7, 2020
James A. Betler, D.O.
As an oncologist, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that Lending Hearts and its services has on my patients. Fighting cancer requires an...
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- Feb 28, 2020
Jimmy's Story
As told by his mom, Lacie Our son Jimmy was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at 4 months old. It was a devastating diagnosis, and...
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- Feb 22, 2019
Morgan's Story
As written by her mother, Kelly Morgan was the sweetest, happiest baby any parent could want. Along with her brother Eric, 2 years older,...
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- Sep 5, 2018
SHARING HOPE: Flutterby Wings
It all started out as an average, chilly winter third grade day when my mom sent me to school to learn and play. She picked me up early...
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- Jul 19, 2018
Isabella’s Story
When devastating news came to Isabella’s family in 2014, she was only 4 ½ years old and diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. ...
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- Dec 28, 2016
Anya’s story
Anya’s Story as told by her parents, Bob & Sandra LaMar As a parent if you’re told your child has cancer, your breath is momentarily...
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