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, 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

Saturday, September 27, 2025 was the Tropical 5K Classic at Allegheny RiverTrail Park. Many thanks to everyone who came out to run in...

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Laura Zervos, MBA, RDN, LDN Dietitian & Food Consultant created twists on many of our favorites...

Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters and guests who attended and supported this year's Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing presented by...

Saturday, September 27, 2025 will be this year's Tropical 5K Classic. Lending Hearts is honored to be part of this wonderful event. In...

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with Lending Hearts 💜 Click HERE to read the full newsletter.