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25 Year Anniversary of 9/11 - Cantor Fitzgerald Charity Day
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
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Meet the 2026 Tropical Prince & Princess!
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
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Pittsburgh Pirates Cancer Support Game
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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September e-Newsletter
September is Filled With Lots of Lending Hearts Fun! ⚾🍷⛳🍍 To read the full newsletter, click HERE!
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August 2026 e-Newsletter
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Aug 11


July 2026 e-Newsletter
Check out the latest with Lending Hearts! 💜 To read the full e-Newsletter, click HERE!
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Jul 14


Lending Hearts X Pittsburgh Pirates baseball clinic - June 13, 2026
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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Jun 14


May 2026 e-Newsletter
May This Month Bring You Happiness & Sunshine! To read the full newsletter, click HERE!
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May 12


Lending Hearts at the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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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Apr 19


April 2026 e-Newsletter
April Showers Bring Lending Hearts FUN!!! To read the full newsletter, click HERE .
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Apr 7


March 2026 e-Newsletter
The 2026 Lending Hearts Gala was a Success! Click HERE to read the full newsletter!
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Mar 12


2026 Lending Hearts Gala presented PNC, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center & Pirates Charities
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
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Feb 25


Love Your Heart: Simple Mediterranean Meals - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
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...
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Feb 25
Lending Hearts on KDKA-TV Sunday Spotlight
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
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Feb 24


Meet Penelope!
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
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Feb 24


Lending Hearts at the Duquesne University Women’s Basketball Game
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!
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Feb 21


February 2026 e-Newsletter
Last Chance To Get Your Gala Tickets is 2/12!!! 🎫 Click HERE to read the full newsletter!
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Feb 10


Ice Skating Fun at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the low in Pittsburgh was -11 degrees Fahrenheit, but our brave and awesome families came out to join us in the afternoon at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for ice skating fun. It was a great afternoon being altogether, and an experience we will definitely put on repeat in the future. Thank you to UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex and all our families for a wonderful afternoon! Also joining us were members of Mars Area Youth Football and Cheer. This
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Jan 31


Nourishing Meals for the New Year - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
It is the start to the new year, and Laura is preparing nourishing meals to kick start 2026! To see the full recipes, click HERE .
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Jan 31


January 2026 e-Newsletter
Subject The Lending Hearts Gala Is Less Than 6 Weeks Away! Click HERE to read the full newsletter.
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Jan 13
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