Spread the Love Projects hosted a special dinner event at the Grand Concourse for 90 guests, including esteemed partners like the UPMC Community Health Staff. In attendance were the Director of Community Health, Anne Marie Kuchera, Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Alana Kulesa, Senior Business Analyst, Sarojini Ramaswamy, and Senior Manager, Charlotte Byrd. The event lineup featured insightful speeches from our partners and recognition of outstanding contributors.

Anne Marie Kuchera spoke about the meaningful impact Spread the Love Projects and UPMC are jointly making to better serve the local community. Dr. Cassie Nelson powerfully advocated for healthcare equality. Dr. Mohammad Idrees emphasized the vital role of charity and giving back. We also awarded this year's President’s Award to our incredible Vice President Dalton Vojnik, who worked his way up from the ground level to the executive team through sheer dedication.

Guests participated in a raffle with prize baskets while a signed photo from Steelers Legend Cam Hewyard was auctioned off. This celebratory dinner expressed our deep gratitude towards all who have uplifted Spread the Love Projects over the past year and a half. We sincerely thank our internal team and the Grand Concourse staff for making this event possible, as well as our community partners who donated raffle baskets.

As we look ahead, Spread the Love Projects remains fully committed to easing financial hardship for families managing pediatric medical costs. We will continue working to create positive change in our community.