A Sweet Gesture 2015 | Duquesne Club Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Photographer | The Family Life Fund

I had the pleasure of once again working with the wonderful board of the Family Life Fund at A Sweet Gesture 2015.  The Family Life Fund is dedicated to helping families cope with a child’s compromised health or well-being.  This is an organization that recognizes and honors the impact of family in a child’s life.  When a child faces challenges, the entire family is affected.

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These ladies devote so much time and energy into creating this stunning event, and they do it for our kids!  The event was co-chaired by Laura Mabon and Tori Yoos.

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duquesne club pittsburgh charity event photographer

This event is one of the Family Life Auxiliary’s main fundraisers is and I was lucky enough to attend and photograph it last year as well.

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The Duquesne Club is absolutely gorgeous!

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Dorothy Pollon was honored at this event for all she does for kids–she is always at the Family Life Fund events that I have photographed and has been an amazing supporter of Family Life at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.

Thank to all who attended!  I feel very fortunate to live in a city where the best of support is available to our kids and families!

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Casino Royale Event Benefiting the Hearing Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Family Photographer

This spring I had the honor of volunteering my photography services for another event held by the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation.  I have done several events for them now and they are always a pleasure to work with.  It is a strong personal goal and mission of my business to provide service whenever possible to help kids & families in need.

The evening began with a lovely dinner and with speakers, both patients and doctors at the Hearing Center.

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The event was called Casino Royale, so following dinner there was a casino night!  Lots of lovely guests. and even a photobomber!

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You win some, you lose some! 🙂

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Thanks CHP Foundation for inviting me to this lovely event!

I am always looking for great local causes to support with either event photography services or auction donations.  If you know of a wonderful organization that supports local kids and families, please get in touch.

A Sweet Gesture at Inventionland 2014 | Pittsburgh Photographer | Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation

I had the pleasure of joining the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation for another fabulous event!  This one took place at Inventionland, in Fox Chapel area of Pittsburgh on Valentine’s Day, 2014.  This event was sponsored by Direct Energy and by many other gracious organizations and selfless people who donated their time and energy to coordinate and plan this event.

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Frank Sinatra impersonator and local actors posing as Venetian characters.

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The live auction was my favorite part, and this auctioneer was very persuasive!  Funds raised went to the Family Life Auxiliary at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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Next event… Casino Royale at the Rivers Club next weekend!  Thank you Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation for including me in this wonderful event!

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