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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

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, KDKA-TV reporter, Megan Shinn, featured Lending Hearts on the Sunday Spotlight. This interview included Lending Hearts Founder & Executive Director, Vasso Paliouras, and Lending Hearts mom and Board of Directors Member, Lacie Spagnolo. Lacie opened her heart to share her family's journey with their incredible son, Jimmy. To see the full report and video, click HERE . We've also shared the text below... When cancer diagnoses bring the unknown, Lend

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

Saturday, September 27, 2025 will be this year's Tropical 5K Classic. Lending Hearts is honored to be part of this wonderful event. In...

During the month of September 2025, Mars Area Youth Football & Cheerleading are raising awareness of childhood cancer by recognizing a...

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...

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...

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

On Thursday, February 1, 2024, our friend, Kennedy, and her family were recognized at the 2024 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC...

Kennedy is an energetic 8 year old that loves to swim, play outside, play softball, basketball & craft! She is also a Girl Scout. During...

Our strong and courageous Lending Hearts Friend, Leo, and his family, share their journey and story with us.

One of our very special Lending Hearts friends, Scarlett, has touched our hearts in so many ways. Read her full story on our blog.

We are over the top happy for our amazing Lending Hearts Friend, Jimmy, and his family for the experience they got to have with the...

This year, Lending Hearts is honored to partner with the Pittsburgh Pirates to bring families to select homestand games and take part in...

David Richman, Author of the highly inspirational book, Cycle of Lives, shares the next hour discussing why and how he came to write this...