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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


September 2025 e-Newsletter
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with Lending Hearts 💜 Click HERE to read the full newsletter.
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Sep 16, 2025


Uncork for a Cause
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Pittsburgh Pirate, Bryan Reynolds, and his wife, Blair, hosted Uncork for a Cause at Hotel Monaco in...
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Sep 12, 2025


Meet Adam
His mom, Karlyn, shares the following... Adam (13 yo) was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s on 2:28:25 after undergoing a few short weeks...
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Sep 12, 2025


Pittsburgh Pirates Cancer Support Game
On Friday, September 5, 2025, over 120 of our young warrior friends and their families joined us at PNC Park for this year's Pittsburgh...
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Sep 12, 2025


August 2025 e-Newsletter
Open to See How You Can Sip, Swing and Run for Lending Hearts! 🍷🏌️♀️🏃 To read the full newsletter, click HERE !
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Aug 12, 2025


July 2025 e-Newsletter
Last Chance for Discounted Topgolf Tickets! ⛳ To read the full newsletter, click HERE !
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Jul 9, 2025


May 2025 e-Newsletter
We Have Lots to be Thankful for this Spring! To read the full newsletter, click HERE!
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May 20, 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


September 2024 e-Newsletter
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💜 To read the full newsletter, click HERE !
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Sep 17, 2024


‘A Huge Honor,’ David Bednar Named Pirates Roberto Clemente Award Nominee for 3rd Time
By Danny Demilo Thank you, Danny Demilo, for this great article on our friend, David Bednar, and including Lending Hearts! To read the...
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Sep 10, 2024


Pirates Charities Spotlight on Lending Hearts
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the annual cancer support night. Pirates Charities created a spotlight on...
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Sep 9, 2024


Pittsburgh Pirates Cancer Support Game
On Saturday, September 7th, the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted their annual cancer support game. The game was originally scheduled for Friday,...
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Sep 7, 2024


July 2024 e-Newsletter
Our Friend, Kennedy, Threw the First Pitch! ⚾ To read the full newsletter, click HERE!
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Jul 9, 2024
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