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Our Board Members

The tremendous individuals behind Lending Hearts are making a difference in the lives of those living with cancer.

Board of Directors

Board of Advisors

Vasso Paliouras

Founder/Executive Director

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Elizabeth Wild

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Chairwoman

 

Mary Jo Capozzoli, RN, BSN

Pfizer

Vice Chairwoman

 

Alexa Xenakis

Allegheny Technologies

Secretary

 

Michael P. Gregory

Highmark Health

Treasurer

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Julie Alexander

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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James Betler, DO

Allegheny Health Network

Cancer Institute

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Deborah Crawford

Highmark Health

Donna DeMauro, MS, LPC

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Tonya Evangelista, MSN, RN, CPHON, CPN

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh 

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Jocelyn Kramer

Weiss Burkardt Kramer LLC

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Danielle Kruczek

AstraZeneca

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Corby Larocca

Aspirant

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Joseph A. Macerelli, Esq.

Burns White

 

Carley R. Taslov, CPA

Schneider Downs

 

Beth Vukmir

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Michael Callaghan

 

Thomas Conaboy, CPA

 

Margaret Diamond

 

Janelle Hall

 

Brandi Kennedy

 

Tyler Kennedy

 

Danita V. Knight

 

Charles LaVallee

 

Stanley Marks, MD

 

George Omiros

 

Dr. Louis Rapkin, MD

 

Jameson Taillon

Upcoming Fundraising Events

  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
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  • Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Uptown Coffee
    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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  • Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Zoom.com
    Zoom.com
    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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  • Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Pittsburgh
    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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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
    Share
  • Highmark Holiday Pops with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
    Highmark Holiday Pops with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
    Highmark Holiday Pops with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
    Heinz Hall
    Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
    Ring in the holidays with Lending Hearts at Heinz Hall as we take in this year's Highmark Holiday Pops! More details coming soon!
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
    Share
  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
    Share
  • Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Uptown Coffee
    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!
    Share
  • Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Pittsburgh
    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.
    Share
  • Duquesne Basketball Game with Lending Hearts
    Duquesne Basketball Game with Lending Hearts
    Duquesne Basketball Game with Lending Hearts
    UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
    UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, 1304 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA
    UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, 1304 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA
    Join Lending Hearts as we cheer on the Duquesne University Dukes as they take on St. Bonaventure at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse!
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
    Share
  • Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Coffee & Conversation
    Uptown Coffee
    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!
    Share
  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
    Share
  • Let's Paint at Clay Cafe!
    Let's Paint at Clay Cafe!
    Let's Paint at Clay Cafe!
    Clay Cafe
    Clay Cafe, 431 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA
    Clay Cafe, 431 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA
    Join us at Clay Cafe for an afternoon of painting fun! This event is appropriate for those ages 3+.
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  • Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    Mindfulness & Relaxation
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    zoom.com
    Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM EST. This is a drop in class. Everyone is welcome!
    Share
  • Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Lending Hearts First Friday Lunches
    Pittsburgh
    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.
    Share
  • Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Nutrition and Cooking Demonstration
    Zoom.com
    Zoom.com
    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.
    Share

Our Valued Partners and Supporters

Abbvie
A.J. & Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust
Allegheny Health Network
Amgen
Aspirant
Bristol Myers Squibb
Dickerson Creative Communications
Erie Insurance Co.
GBU Life
Genentech
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark Foundation
i.e.Interactive
Infinity Custom Homes
Interim HealthCare
Mario Lemieux Foundation
Open Hearts Foundation
Pittsburgh Pirates
PNC
PNC Charitable Trust
Seagen
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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