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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.


Pirates Charities Spotlight on Lending Hearts
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the annual cancer support night. Pirates Charities created a spotlight on...
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Sep 9, 2024


Kennedy's Story
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, our friend, Kennedy, and her family were recognized at the 2024 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC...
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Feb 7, 2024


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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Jun 27, 2023

Leo's Story
Our strong and courageous Lending Hearts Friend, Leo, and his family, share their journey and story with us.
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Mar 14, 2023


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.
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Dec 1, 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...
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Aug 21, 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...
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Aug 7, 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...
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Apr 27, 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....
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Mar 6, 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.
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Feb 18, 2022


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...
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Oct 7, 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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Sep 9, 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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Jun 24, 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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Mar 31, 2021


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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Nov 3, 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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May 7, 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 28, 2020


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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Feb 22, 2019


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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Sep 5, 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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Jul 19, 2018
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