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Gather & Savor: Recipes for Cooler Days - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
As we move further into Fall, Laura is offering three dishes that fit this time of year perfectly. Today's menu includes: warm bean and spinach dip, chicken and mushroom soup and roasted root vegetables. The Lending Hearts monthly digital nutrition lessons are provided by a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist. Learn how to fuel your recovery. Lending Hearts provides social and emotional services to patients living with cancer, from treatment through remission. All
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Oct 29


The Warhol Museum
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, our Lending Hearts families came together for a wonderful day at The Warhol Museum. Our group was split in two. We took turns alternating between creating screen print images in the new art studio and touring the museum with Andy Warhol’s nephew, Donald Warhola. Donald is a great friend to Lending Hearts. He shared the early years of Andy, how he was a very shy child and turned to art and photography during his time of sickness. His mother, Juli
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Oct 18
Comfort Food Makeovers: Cozy Fall Meals with a Twist
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Laura Zervos, MBA, RDN, LDN Dietitian & Food Consultant created twists on many of our favorites...
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Sep 27


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


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


Summer Kick-Off: Light & Fresh Meals - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos
Laura is sharing four recipes that go well with the Summer heat wave for light, refreshing and healthy meals! Today's menu includes a...
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Jul 5


June 2025 e-Newsletter
Excited For Our New Executive Committee! To read the full newsletter, click HERE !
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Jun 11


Meals That Travel Well: Perfect for Picnics and Potlucks - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
Laura is sharing recipes and tips for foods that travel well or great for picnics and potlucks! Today's menu includes a classic tabouleh,...
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May 28


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


Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, we had a wonderful morning taking our families to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. This was Lending Hearts'...
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May 18


Better Burgers: Healthy, Flavorful & Fun - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
Laura is sharing several burgers today including a twist on a salmon burger, chicken burger, bison burger and a plant based burger of...
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Apr 29


Dot & Line Art Studio
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, we had a great afternoon with our families at Dot and Line Art Studio. The project was to make clay animals...
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Apr 5


Sydney Crosby Suite at the Saturday, March 1st Pens game
Many, many thanks to the Pens Foundation, Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins Captain, Sidney Crosby, UPMC Children's Hospital and our newest...
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Mar 1


Bright & Balanced: Mediterranean Inspired Cooking - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
Laura is sharing four recipes that are Mediterranean inspired for bright and balanced meals. Today's recipes include: shrimp with orzo,...
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Feb 26


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


Highmark Hunt Armory Ice Rink - February 8, 2025
Thank you to the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation for inviting Lending Hearts to spend the morning of Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the...
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Feb 9


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


Winter Wellness: Fast, Carb-Friendly Meals to Beat the Chill - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration with Laura Zervos - Fuel Your Recovery
It's the new year, and Laura is focusing on Winter Wellness: Fast, Carb-Friendly Meals to Beat the Chill. All of today's meals come...
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Jan 22


Duquesne Dukes vs St Bonaventure Bonnies
On Saturday, January 18, 2025 we had great fun with our Lending Hearts Families as we cheered on the Duquesne Dukes men’s basketball team...
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Jan 18


December 2024 e-Newsletter
Happy Holidays! 🎄❄️🕎 To read the full newsletter, click HERE .
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Dec 19, 2024
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