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2010 Friendship Ball

Shall We Dance?

February 13, 2010

Westin Convention Center Hotel

Emcee Rich Walsh with new CEO, Greg Burfitt, Dawn Gideon and B.J. Leber

Friendship Ball Committee

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation’s annual Friendship Ball took place Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at the Westin Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. The funds raised will be used to assist West Penn Hospital patients and their families facing lengthy stays at West Penn hospital with needs such as housing, medications, transportation, parking, and meals. The goal is to raise $125,000 to help to meet these needs.

The theme of this year’s ball is “Shall We Dance?” Chaired by Dr. James M. Rossetti and Dr. M. Lori Certo Rossetti, the black-tie evening of dining and dancing to Cityscape began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. The Ball’s emcees were WPXI sports anchor and reporter Alby Oxenreiter and sports reporter Rich Walsh. Dancing entertainment was provided by Absolute Ballroom Dance Center of Pittsburgh and Bell School of Irish Dance.

Tthe evening featured auction raffle prizes such as Pittsburgh Pirates suite for fifteen including food and beverage as well as autographed jerseys from Jerome Bettis, Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, and Franco Harris. Other prizes include plane tickets, a Holland America cruise, and gift certificates from numerous dining, shopping, and recreation venues.

Platinum Sponsors of this event are Anesthesia Associates of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital and Thomson Rhodes and Cowie, P.C. Gold Sponsors are McKamish and the Medical Staff of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Silver Sponsors are Cleancare, TransCare, and BBR Services. Alpern Rosenthal is a Bronze Sponsor.

For more information about the Friendship Ball or The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation, please call 412-578-4427.

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Click here to see the article in the Tribune Review's Fanfare section: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/fanfare/s_667182.html

Foundation Golf Classic Raises $118,000 for Patients

Dr. Lister

Thanks to the 114 golfers who turned out for the Foundation’s 12th Annual Golf Classic at the Pittsburgh Field Club on September 21st and helped to raise $118,000 for patient programs.

The event included 18 holes of golf, skill competitions, raffles, a silent auction, and a dinner program emceed by KDKA Sportscaster Bob Pompeani. Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer B.J. Leber welcomed the golfers and turned the program over to Dr. John Lister, who talked about West Penn’s stem cell transplant program and the importance of West Penn Manor to those patients from outside the area who are in Pittsburgh for lengthy treatments and need to stay close to the hospital.

West Penn Manor has 12 private apartments. However, only five apartments currently are usable. Renovations to modernize and improve the building will include the addition of an elevator, new lighting, flooring, air conditioning and heating, upgraded laundry facilities, an intercom system and wireless Internet access, new furnishings, appliances, TVs, DVD players, kitchenware, and window treatments.

Thanks to all who joined us for this year’s golf event, and be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Golf Classic, which will be held at the Pittsburgh Field Club on September 20, 2010.