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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.


Farro Tabbouleh
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups vegetable broth 1 cup precooked Italian farro 3 scallions 1 cucumber, diced 1 red pepper, diced...
Stephanie Wharton
Jun 5, 2023


2023 The Open Hearts Foundation Celebratory Gala
Saturday, May 20, 2023 was The Open Hearts Foundation's Celebratory Gala at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. Lending Hearts...
Lending Hearts
May 25, 2023


Baked Apple Deep Dish Pancake
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 4 tart apples (such as Granny Smith, Gala, or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced) ¼ cup chopped pecans...
Stephanie Wharton
May 24, 2023


Light & Satisfying Dishes for Summer - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos
Let's get ready for Summer! Today, Laura will be cooking up a vegetable sandwich with ricotta cheese, chicken pesto parmesan meatball,...
Lending Hearts
May 24, 2023


Famous Melting Potatoes
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 4 russet potatoes, peeled ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp...
Stephanie Wharton
May 16, 2023


May 2023 e-Newsletter
Support us at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday! See the full newsletter by clicking HERE!
Lending Hearts
May 10, 2023


One Skillet Cheesy Turkey Orzo
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground turkey 3 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp...
Stephanie Wharton
May 3, 2023


Made By You - April 29, 2023
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, our Lending Hearts Families came together at Made By You. Everyone picked their own pot, bowl or bird...
Lending Hearts
Apr 29, 2023


Cooking with May in Mind - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
Today, Laura is preparing for cooking in May! It's strawberry month, women's health month and national barbecue month, so Laura will be...
Lending Hearts
Apr 29, 2023


Longevity Minestrone
by Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 15.5 oz can Great Northern Beans, rinsed 1 15.5 oz can Navy Beans, rinsed 1 15.5 oz can pre-cooked...
Stephanie Wharton
Apr 19, 2023


April 2023 e-Newsletter
Lending Hearts is Expanding to Erie, PA! See the full newsletter by clicking HERE.
Lending Hearts
Apr 18, 2023


Veggie Stuffed Peppers
By: Stephanie Wharton Really easy meal prep dinner that lasts all week. This dish is also great at using up any leftover veggies....
Stephanie Wharton
Mar 27, 2023


2023 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center & Genentech
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Lending Hearts had the distinct privlege of honoring Pittsburgh Steeler, Mr. Cam Heyward, with the Lending...
Lending Hearts
Mar 21, 2023


11th Annual Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center & Genentech
Thank you, Patricia Sheridan, and Puttsburgh Post Gazette for covering this year's Gala! To read Patricia's story, please click HERE
Lending Hearts
Mar 21, 2023
The Neil Haley Show 3/14/2023
Last night, our Lending Hearts Founder & Executive Director, Vasso Paliouras, had the pleasure of being part of the Neil Haley Show which...
Lending Hearts
Mar 15, 2023
Fueling to Feel Great All Day
March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme this year is Fueling for the Future. Laura is taking that them with a focus on fueling...
Lending Hearts
Mar 1, 2023


Chocolate Pretzel Bites
By Stephanie Wharton Easy and healthy dessert bites that are easy to make and can be changed up easily depending on what you have on...
Stephanie Wharton
Feb 12, 2023


The 20-Minute Pizza
By Stephanie Wharton INSTRUCTIONS ½ cup lukewarm water (about 110ºF) 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp quick-rise active dry yeast ½ tsp sugar 1 ¼ cups...
Stephanie Wharton
Feb 9, 2023


February 2023 e-Newsletter
Our 11th Annual Lending Hearts Gala is quickly approaching! 🎉See the full newsletter by clicking HERE.
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Feb 7, 2023


New You for a New Year: a Discussion About Oncology Rehab and Nutrition
On February 1, 2023, Allegheny Health Network Manager of Outpatient Therapy Services, Nicole Reilley Dosey, and Clinical Dietitian at...
Lending Hearts
Feb 1, 2023
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