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What We Do

Lending Hearts creates a caring community for children and young adults living with cancer, offering support and connection for them and their families. How you engage—and which activities you take part in—is always up to you.

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Community

Connection matters. That’s why we offer both in-person and virtual opportunities to spend time with others who understand your journey. From our monthly Coffee & Conversations gatherings to family outings and special events, we create spaces where children, young adults, and families can relax, share, and simply enjoy time together.

Self-Care

Caring for yourself is just as important as caring for the health of a loved one. Our “whole-person health” programs make it easier to keep well-being in focus, even during challenging times. Join us for:

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  • Positivity, mindfulness, and relaxation sessions

  • Yoga classes for all ages and abilities

  • Nutrition lessons with a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist

 

Can’t make it live? Many of our classes are recorded and available on our YouTube channel, so you can take part whenever it works best for you.

Emotional Support

Cancer treatment can bring extra stress and strain—for patients and families alike. Through our partnerships with health networks, we’re here to ease some of those burdens, whether it’s a warm meal during treatment or a safe space to share what’s on your mind. No matter where you are in the journey, you’ll find care, comfort, and encouragement with Lending Hearts.

Always free of cost

You are dealing with a lot right now. So there is never a cost for our services or classes. Insurance is not required.

For our pediatric friends

Children living with cancer have their own needs and challenges: mental, social, emotional and physical. Lending Hearts provides pediatric integrative wellness care within the oncology unit at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.  In addition, we welcome children who are in treatment or in remission to participate in virtual yoga, mindfulness and relaxation and nutrition programs.

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Available in partnership with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

AROMATHERAPY

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Within the oncology unit at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Lending Hearts provides diffusers and a variety of doTerra essential oils for use while visiting.

ZENIMALS®

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Lending Hearts is pleased to offer Zenimals to patients in the oncology unit at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.  These devices provided non-screen bedside support for relaxation and mindfulness.

FREE LUNCHES

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To ease the burden of seeking lunch and leaving the bedside of child, Lending Hearts provides boxed lunches to families in the oncology unit at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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