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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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6 days ago


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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7 days ago


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


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


December 2025 e-Newsletter
Happy Holidays! 🎄❄️🕎 Click HERE to read the full newsletter.
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Dec 9, 2025


April 2025 e-Newsletter
April Showers Bring Lending Hearts Flowers! 💐 To read the full newsletter, click HERE !
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Apr 9, 2025


Neal Shipley, our 2025 Lending Hearts Gala Honoree
Lending Hearts was privileged to present this year's Lending Hearts Friend Award to professional golfer, Neal Shipley, Thursday, March...
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Apr 3, 2025


Meet the Gray Family
At the gala each year, we have the great honor of sharing one of our wonderful Lending Hearts families. This year, we are pleased to...
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Apr 3, 2025


2025 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates Charities & Bristol Myers Squibb
On Thursday, March 27th, Lending Hearts hosted the 13th Annual Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates...
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Apr 2, 2025


March 2025 e-Newsletter
March with Lending Hearts is off to a great start! ☘️ To read the full newsletter, click HERE !
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Mar 14, 2025


February 2025 e-Newsletter
Get your tickets today! To read the full newsletter, click HERE .
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Feb 18, 2025


January 2025 e-Newsletter
The 13th Annual Lending Hearts Gala is March 27th! To read the full newsletter, click HERE .
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Jan 28, 2025


February 2024 e-Newsletter
💕 Share the love with Lending Hearts! 💕 See the full newsletter by clicking HERE.
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Feb 13, 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


Highlight video to the 2024 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates Charities & Bristol Myers Squibb
February 1, 2024 Audio is from honoree, David Bednar's, speech and photos by Dena Galie.
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Feb 6, 2024


Vasso Paliouras - speech presented at the 2024 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates Charities & Bristol Myers Squibb
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, Lending Hearts hosted the annual Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates...
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Feb 6, 2024


The Pavlisko Family
The 2024 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates Charities & Bristol Myers Squibb took place on Thursday,...
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Feb 6, 2024


David Bednar speech at the 2024 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates Charities & Bristol Myers Squibb
The 2024 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates Charities & Bristol Myers Squibb took place on Thursday,...
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Feb 6, 2024


2024 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pirates Charities & Bristol Myers Squibb
On Thursday, February 1, 2024 Lending Hearts had the privilege to honor Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Pitcher, David Bednar, with the...
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Feb 6, 2024


Pittsburgh Today Live with David Bednar
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Vasso Paliouras of Lending Hearts had the great honor and privilege to be on KDKA-TV's Pittsburgh Today...
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Jan 24, 2024
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