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You’re not alone. A whole community
is right here for you and your family.

When a family member – especially a child or young adult – is diagnosed with cancer, the world can be a very unfamiliar and lonely place. Physicians will treat the disease, but emotional and social help can be both elusive and sometimes overwhelming. Lending Hearts provides an oasis of support and human connection that we hope brings you strength and personal growth through this journey.

Get Support

You can tap into and engage with the Lending Heart community to whatever degree you feel comfortable. For many, it’s a chance to escape the trappings of the day-to-day and connect with others to share, bond and (yes) even laugh. We offer both in-person and online resources specifically developed to support, encourage and empower people living with cancer focusing on the special needs of children and young adults as well as their families and caregivers.

Upcoming Fundraising Events
  • 2025 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    2025 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Fairmont Pittsburgh
    Fairmont Pittsburgh, 510 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Fairmont Pittsburgh, 510 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Join us for the 13th annual Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center! Link to purchase tickets will be made available soon!
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  • Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Holy Cross Hall
    Holy Cross Hall, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Holy Cross Hall, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Join us for the 3rd Annual Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2025! Check back for a ticket and sponsorship information. This year’s event promises to be deliciously unique as specially curated wines will be paired with a bruschetta making experience.
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  • 2025 Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    2025 Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Topgolf Bridgeville
    Topgolf Bridgeville, 400 Presto-Sygan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017, USA
    Topgolf Bridgeville, 400 Presto-Sygan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017, USA
    Join Lending Hearts for an afternoon of Topgolf fun! Bring a team or come as an individual. Check back for ticket & sponsorship information.
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Upcoming Programs
  • Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Zoom.com
    Join Laura Zervos MBA, RDN, LDN Dietitian and Food Consultant for a lesson on this month's nutritional topic and cooking demonstration. Join live and ask questions along the way or watch her class on demand through our YouTube Channel.
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  • Yoga
    Yoga
    Thu, Jan 23
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    A different class is offered every Thursday at 1:00 PM EST. These yoga sessions are for all levels. First time yogis are welcome!
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Tue, Jan 28
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
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  • Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART)
    Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 28
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Starting Tuesday, January 7th from 7:15-8:45 PM EST, this structured course will meet every week for 9 weeks. This class is open to those who previously registered for the course and received course materials.
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  • Yoga
    Yoga
    Thu, Jan 30
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    A different class is offered every Thursday at 1:00 PM EST. These yoga sessions are for all levels. First time yogis are welcome!
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  • Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Tue, Feb 04
    Uptown Coffee, 723 Washington Rd, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228, USA
    Uptown Coffee, 723 Washington Rd, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228, USA
    Join us for coffee and conversation!
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Tue, Feb 04
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
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  • Yoga
    Yoga
    Thu, Feb 06
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    A different class is offered every Thursday at 1:00 PM EST. These yoga sessions are for all levels. First time yogis are welcome!
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  • Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Fri, Feb 07
    Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
    Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
    The First Friday of each month, Lending Hearts provides free boxed lunches to patients and families in both the clinic and in-patient oncology departments at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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  • Ice Skating with Lending Hearts at the Highmark Hunt Armory Ice Rink
    Ice Skating with Lending Hearts at the Highmark Hunt Armory Ice Rink
    Sat, Feb 08
    Pittsburgh, 324 Emerson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
    Pittsburgh, 324 Emerson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
    Join Lending Hearts for a morning of ice skating at the Highmark Hunt Armory Ice Rink. Thank you to the Pens Foundation for this opportunity!
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Tue, Feb 11
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
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  • Yoga
    Yoga
    Thu, Feb 13
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    A different class is offered every Thursday at 1:00 PM EST. These yoga sessions are for all levels. First time yogis are welcome!
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  • Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART)
    Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART)
    zoom.com
    Starting Tuesday, January 7th from 7:15-8:45 PM EST, this structured course will meet every week for 9 weeks. This class is open to those who previously registered for the course and received course materials.
    Share
  • Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART)
    Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART)
    zoom.com
    Starting Tuesday, January 7th from 7:15-8:45 PM EST, this structured course will meet every week for 9 weeks. This class is open to those who previously registered for the course and received course materials.
    Share
  • 2025 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    2025 Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Thu, Mar 27
    Fairmont Pittsburgh, 510 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Fairmont Pittsburgh, 510 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Join us for the 13th annual Lending Hearts Gala presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center! Link to purchase tickets will be made available soon!
    Share
  • Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Wed, Oct 22
    Holy Cross Hall, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Holy Cross Hall, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Join us for the 3rd Annual Sips for Hope presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2025! Check back for a ticket and sponsorship information. This year’s event promises to be deliciously unique as specially curated wines will be paired with a bruschetta making experience.
    Share
  • 2025 Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    2025 Lending Hearts Topgolf Outing presented by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Date and time is TBD
    Topgolf Bridgeville, 400 Presto-Sygan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017, USA
    Topgolf Bridgeville, 400 Presto-Sygan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017, USA
    Join Lending Hearts for an afternoon of Topgolf fun! Bring a team or come as an individual. Check back for ticket & sponsorship information.
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Voices from our community
"Lending Hearts embraced us as a family and invited us to their events with open arms. Our family has been able to create memories and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences through the Lending Hearts events."

Jimmy’s mom, Lacie

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