On Thursday, September 21, 2023, over 450 attendees gathered to honor Eight Amazing Legacy of Caring Honorees. The event consisted of a Silent Auction, Live Auction, Cocktail Reception, Dinner and more. Special thanks go out to Passavant Hospital Foundation Legacy of Caring Gala Committee, Volunteers, Staff, DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Cranberry, our Amazing Event Sponsors and Donors for making the event a huge success. The Eighth Annual Legacy of Caring Gala has raised over $160,000 to support our patients, their families, UPMC Passavant Staff and the community we serve.
2023 Legacy of Caring Honorees

Pictured Left to Right:
- Maria Dowling, MSN, RN, CSRN
- Theodore Vuchinich, III, MD
- Virginia Balderston, MD
- Suresh Mulukutla, MD
- Wende Goncz, DO
- Peggy Hayden, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
- Lisa Gliozzi, BSN, RN
- Michael Pagnotto, MD
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