Published in October 2014 (print only)
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University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) and UPMC CancerCenter will host the 2014 Hillman Cancer Center Gala at CONSOL Energy Center on October 2. The theme of this year's event is Words of Hope, providing positivity to not only those battling the disease, but also the physicians treating patients and the scientist conducting research. Says UPMC Medical and Health Sciences Foundation President Clyde Jones, "Although a cancer diagnosis cans be devastating, there are many stories of triumph. The gala is a way to find something positive in a cease that affects so many families." The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour in the upper level, followed by dinner on the main floor, covering the ice rink. Various performances, from silhouette shadow dance performance company Le Ombre, as well as a spoken word set by local artist Vanessa German, will take place. Each year, the gala attracts some of Pittsburgh's most notable givers, including co-chairs Rebecca Cost Snyder, Frank and Debbie Coonelly, as well as honorary co-chairs Elsie and Henry Hillman, and Sy and Cathy Holzer. Jones anticipates this year to be the biggest yet, with more than 800 guests expected to attend. For more information, visit hillmangala.org
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