The Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Schenley Park. 






Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 
  
  
  
  
• Location: Schenley Park 
  
  
  
  
• Event: Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh MORE THAN PINK Walk 
  
  
  
  
• Purpose: To raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research and support. 
  
  
  
  
• Get Involved:
  • Walk: Participate in the walk to raise funds and support the cause. 
    
    
    
    
  • Volunteer: Help with event setup, registration, or cheering on walkers. 
    
    
    
    
  • Donate: Support the event by making a donation. 
    
    
    
    
  • Learn More: Visit the Susan G. Komen website for more information. 
    
    

Join us Saturday, April 26 — Take action and make strides against pancreatic cancer! Join PanCAN PurpleStride April 26. Take a stand, take a step, take a hike! Walk with us April 26 at PanCAN PurpleStride!

ABOUT HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE OF PITTSBURGH (HARP):
As one of the largest animal welfare organizations in Pennsylvania, HARP has been committed to the
welfare of animals, pet owners and the Greater Pittsburgh community for 150 years. With two
domestic animal shelters and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, HARP is a trusted and caring resource
helping more than 21,000 animals each year through its adoption programs, veterinary medical
centers, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, pet food distribution and community support and engagement
activities.

HARP’s COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Foundational to HARP’s mission is the support and education of the community outside the shelter.
HARP is determined to help keep every family together regardless of circumstances. From our Ellie’s
Pet Pantry to our Humane Health Coalition , or even our low-cost veterinary care , we strive for every
pet owner to be able to keep their family members with them and out of the shelter. Those needing
assistance are encouraged to call our Pet Hel

The 4th Annual Steel City Duck Derby is Back!
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Allegheny Commons Park | North Side

Family Duck Fest 11 a.m.; Duck Derby 1 p.m.Who doesn’t love rubber ducks? An event that grows bigger every year, the Steel City Duck Derby is a fundraiser for the Partners For Quality family of
agencies – which supports more than 4,000 local individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. Learn more at PFQ.org.

People from all over are invited to “adopt ducks”, which will race in the Steel City Duck Derby. The top five finishers will win great prizes, with the Grand Prize of $2000.00

Allegheny Commons Park will be the site of a fun!

 Family Duck Fest, with food trucks, face painting, tattoos, music and more! The festival begins at
11 a.m., with 10,000 rubber ducks racing through Lake Elizabeth at 1 p.m.! 

3rd Freeport Autism Conference

• * April 5th - 8:30-2:45
• * Location: Buffalo Elementary School, 500 Sarver Road, Sarver PA, in the Freeport Area School District
• * Flyer and information to register can be found on the Freeport Area School District's website.
• * FREE and OPEN to everyone - not just residents of the Freeport Area School District
• * Great experience for teachers, parents/caregivers, para-professionals, administrators or anyone that just wants to learn more about autism.
• * Band Together Pittsburgh - performing during the lunch break.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that advocates for research and education around suicide. https://afsp.org/chapter/western-pennsylvania

City Charter High School is a technology infused public school, whose mission is to graduate students who are academically, technologically, personally and socially prepared to succeed in post-secondary education, training, or employment.

Using a team approach, City High cultivates a safe, supportive and academically rigorous environment by recognizing and nurturing individual talents, needs and skills.

Guests: Stacy Hurt – A colon cancer survivor, American Cancer Society Pittsburgh-Area Board Member, and the Chief Patient Officer at Parexel. Dan Tobin – American Cancer Society Director of Marketing and Communications.

About Stacy:
· Stacy was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer at the age of 44 back in 2014.
· By the time it was diagnosed, it had spread to 27 different places in her body – rectum, liver, lungs, and liver among them.
· She faced a rough journey with not-so-good odds at pulling through.
· She did pull through! And, today, is cancer-free!!!

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month· Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. Although the rate of people being diagnosed with this type of cancer has dropped overall since the mid-1980s, it is worth noting that younger adults have seen a higher incidence of diagnosis since the mid-1990s.

At Not Forgotten Home & Community Services, we work with individuals to aid in the development of all ability levels.  We provide a variety of services to promote a holistic life so that each individual can prosper.  https://www.nfhcs.org/

About Studio Forget-Me-Not!  Our mission is to consciously shape our perspective, and the perspective of others, by offering/expanding opportunities for artistic expression and development.

Hair Peace Charities Helps women and girls, who live in western Pennsylvania with financial assistance to purchase a wig needed due to cancer.  Hair Peace also offers cancer-fighting information, encouragement, and faith with support groups.  Hair Peace Charities will provide up to $250 towards a purchase of a wig.