Lending Hearts Gala

March 16, 2023 marked the 11th annual Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Genentech. Lending Hearts is a local organization dedicated to bringing hope and strength to everyone impacted by cancer.

The event featured 2023 Lending Hearts Friend Award recipient and Pittsburgh Steeler, Cameron Heyward, who was honored for his impact through the Pittsburgh is Stronger Than Cancer initiative and the work of The Cameron Heyward House.

In his acceptance speech at the event, Heyward emphasized the importance of supporting patients and their families through their cancer journeys. “Dealing with cancer and understanding how it affects the patient but also understanding how it affects the family… and how everybody needs help in those moments…that is huge.”

Gala attendees also had a chance to hear from the Zambori family of Martins Ferry, Ohio who has benefitted from Lending Hearts. As Natalie Zambori shared, “...Lending Hearts helped our family get through some of the hardest times of our lives. Leo [our son] has been able to participate in awesome things with Lending Hearts. We’re forever grateful for those moments that helped him and helped all of us along the way.”

Lending Hearts is a non-profit organization based in the south hills of Pittsburgh, supporting cancer patients and their families through in-hospital and virtual programs, as well as social outings and entertainment experiences. Please visit lendinghearts.org for more information or to donate to Lending Hearts.

84 Lumber Honors Women In Construction

Lumber celebrated Women in Construction Week March 5-11, and is among the growing number of companies eager to raise awareness regarding the opportunities available to everyone in the construction industry and also to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.

“Now is the perfect time for women to consider a career in construction,” said 84 Lumber Owner and President Maggie Hardy. “The construction industry needs more qualified individuals to keep up with the growing demand. There are many different paths to starting a career in construction.”

Here are some of the women recognized by 84 Lumber during the special week.

The 26th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

The CLO Ambassadors are a diverse group of individuals who increase awareness of the Pittsburgh CLO mission through their participation in a variety of theatrical, social and educational events including the Wine Tasting and Silent Auction and the Gene Kelly Awards.

The band was students of the CENTER FOR LIFE JAZZ BAND from the Center for Life in Hazelwood. Founded in 2001 by Tim Smith, Center of Life (COL) supports the people of Hazelwood as they strive to be strong and to make their community strong. With its roots planted deeply in the community and supported by extraordinary partners, COL serves Hazelwood and its surrounding communities with rich academic out-of-school programs and outstanding experiences in music and arts.

Pittsburgh CLO Academy’s Summer Performance Camps are designed to give those with dreams of performing on stage the opportunity to work with professional directors, music directors, and choreographers to create and present an exciting musical theater experience. Camps are offered in 1- or 2-weeks sessions at both the Downtown and the South Park Amphitheater locations. Spaces fill quickly - Sign Up Today! Pittsburgh CLO Academy Performance Camp. For questions about our summer semester, call 412-281-2234 or email CLOAcademy@pittsburghclo.org.