Kids and a Cause

Six girls, ranging from 11 to 16 who devote many weekends, years now, designing their products, jewelry, purses, blankets, and much more, to be sold at events like Women Think Pink in order to raise money for the Hillman Cancer Center. Six girls on a mission to give back and make cancer patient care a little easier for those who are unable to afford the basic necessities during recovery.

DeeDee Sacco Fight For Life
www.deedeefightforlife.org

Undergoing treatment at Hillman Cancer Center for a rare sarcoma of the lung, DeeDee Sacco became friendly with another patient while they were both participating in a clinical trial. When DeeDee asked her why she was so sick, the woman told her it was because she could not afford her prescriptions. DeeDee decided that it was her mission to give other cancer patients the support that she was so fortunate to have. Although DeeDee lost her battle with cancer in 2004, her passion to help other cancer patients lives on through her family and friends. They continue to celebrate her life and her dream by raising funds through DeeDee Sacco’s Fight for Life, a non-profit organization benefiting UPMC Cancer Centers’ Patient Assistance Fund.

UPMC Cancer Center
www.upmccancercenters.com

In 2005, UPMC Cancer Centers established the Patient Assistance Fund to help cancer patients across the network overcome some of the financial barriers associated with completing their treatment. The fund is designed to provide partial, short-term assistance to help eligible patients with care-related costs such as transportation, medical equipment, nutritional supplements, prosthetic devices, and lodging for themselves or family members.

Event Information

Sunday, March 25, 2012
Tickets: $10 Per Person

Location:  Hilton Garden Inn / Southpointe
Phone:  (724) 743-5000
Address:  1000 Corporate Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317

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