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UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Raises $88,000 for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center’s Rocco & Nancy Ortenzio Fund for Clinical Excellence

Oct 14, 2024

UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Raises $88,000 for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center’s Rocco & Nancy Ortenzio Fund for Clinical Excellence

UPMC Pinnacle Foundation with the support of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa., raised more than $88,000 at the Women’s Cancer Symposium on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Harrisburg. The funds will be added to the Rocco & Nancy Ortenzio Fund for Clinical Excellence that provides funding for advanced cancer research and for patients in need at UPMC Central PA Hillman Cancer Centers.

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Ringing in Hope

Oct 14, 2024

Ringing in Hope

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is recognizing every small victory in patients' cancer journeys.

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Superhero window washers visit UPMC Harrisburg

May 29, 2024

Superhero window washers visit UPMC Harrisburg

A trio of superhero window washers suited up Friday as Spiderman, Superman and Captain America to rappel down the side of UPMC Children’s Hospital in Harrisburg. A UPMC Pinnacle Foundation staff member stayed inside the building, dressed as Wonder Woman, mingling with pediatric patients and staff. A pair of therapy dogs, each wearing a superhero outfit, were also on hand.

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5 Amazing Things

Feb 27, 2024

5 Amazing Things

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation accomplished so many amazing things in 2023! Here are 5 of them...

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Moments that Matter: Matt Connors

Jan 16, 2024

Moments that Matter: Matt Connors

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation team is pleased to share their Moments that Matter - the moments they've experienced throughout their careers that bring exceptional meaning to their work. This month, Matt Connors, a UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Major Gifts Officer, shares his story.

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Moments that Matter: Jessica Ritchie

Dec 18, 2023

Moments that Matter: Jessica Ritchie

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation team is pleased to share their Moments that Matter - the moments they've experienced throughout their careers that bring exceptional meaning to their work. This month, Jessica Ritchie, President of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, shares her story.

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