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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...
Lending Hearts
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,...
Lending Hearts
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,...
Lending Hearts
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...
Lending Hearts
Feb 6, 2024


Let's Make a Match!
It's the Heart to Heart Matching Challenge. With great thanks to Open Hearts Foundation, donations made to Lending Hearts during the...
Lending Hearts
Feb 1, 2024


Wholesome Delights - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
Laura is preparing Wholesome Delights: Tasty Salads & Savory Dishes. Her recipes include turkey stuffed portobello mushrooms, lentil...
vassop
Jan 31, 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...
Lending Hearts
Jan 24, 2024


Protecting Your Heart After Cancer
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, we had a wonderful open discussion with Dr. Kirsten Rose-Felker, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist & Director of...
vassop
Jan 23, 2024


Rustic Apple Harvest Cake
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 stick butter 2 eggs 1 cup unrefined cane sugar 1 tsp vanilla ½ tbsp ground cinnamon 4 large tart...
Stephanie Wharton
Dec 27, 2023


Roasted Sweet Potato and Basmati Rice Medley
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 cup dry Basmati rice, rinsed well 2 cups vegetable broth Extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 sweet potatoes,...
Stephanie Wharton
Dec 18, 2023


Pittsburgh Public Theater’s A Christmas Story - The Play
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, we had the joy of taking 42 of our young friends and their families to the O'Reilly Theater to see A...
Lending Hearts
Dec 11, 2023


Vegetable Lasagna
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 bell pepper, seeded...
Stephanie Wharton
Dec 4, 2023


Easy Pantry Tomato Soup
By Stephanie Wharton This is a great make-ahead recipe. It does require the use of a blender or immersion blender. If using a traditional...
Stephanie Wharton
Nov 27, 2023


November e-Newsletter
The 2024 Lending Hearts Friend Award goes to 🥁... See the full newsletter by clicking HERE.
vassop
Nov 21, 2023


Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Basil and Shaved Pecorino
By Stephanie Wharton INGREDIENTS 1 spaghetti squash ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced 6...
Stephanie Wharton
Nov 6, 2023


2022 Lending Hearts Annual Report
Lending Hearts operates on a fiscal year of July 1 - June 30. The following is a link to our 2022-2023 annual report. We are extremely...
Lending Hearts
Nov 2, 2023


Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Paints Aquarium
Saturday, October 14, 2023 was a rainy day, but settled just enough for us to enjoy our time at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. We...
Lending Hearts
Oct 14, 2023


October 2023 e-Newsletter
Check out our Sips for Hope Event in November! 🍷 See the full newsletter by clicking HERE!
Lending Hearts
Oct 10, 2023


Greek Party Dip
By Stephanie Wharton Ingredients Hummus Tzatziki sauce 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped 1 cup cucumber, chopped ½ cup kalamata or greek...
Stephanie Wharton
Oct 2, 2023


Erie Zoo - Rhino House Tour September 2023
Back by popular demand, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, Lending Hearts took more families back to the Erie Zoo for a behind the scenes...
Lending Hearts
Sep 30, 2023
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