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The Power of Philanthropy

Philanthropy helps to ensure that UPMC Hillman Cancer Center remains a world-class institution with state-of-the-art equipment, innovative medical programs, effective screening and prevention technologies, and caring support systems for patients and their families.

Your gift matters. It enables life-saving, life-changing research and enhances the quality of care for our patients. Your generous donation impacts the lives of so many. Thank you for your support.

$15.3M received in private philanthropy in FY 2023

The Power of Community.

Serving Up Hope: How Corey Rhodes Brings Comfort to Cancer Patients

By: Shannon Kroskie Smith

Corey Rhodes’ mission to support local liver cancer patients and fund vital research began during his own battle with cancer in 2023. Read More

CNX Caring Cart Program Expands to the IRMC Cancer Center, in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Indiana, PA

This expansion, launched in 2023, builds upon the success of the nearly decade-long program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside. Read More
Close-up of Kay Boyd Rowe and her husband, Robin. Both are grinning as they stand side by side for a selfie-styled photo on a sunny day. In the background, it looks like they are at an ocean or lake as there is a glimpse of water in the background. Kay, looking to be in her 50s-60s, is on the left of the frame with short, spikey brown hair and bangs. She is wearing rectangular wire-framed black prescription glasses, a red floral v-neck shirt, and a copper-colored necklace comprised of circular flat beads around her neck. Robin, on the right of the frame, also looks to be in his 50s-60s with white-gray stubble on his face and neck. He is wearing a worn dark blue ballcap, rectangular transitional prescription glasses, and a red Nike polo shirt.

Parking with Purpose: Kay Days

By: Shannon Kroskie Smith

Kay Boyd Rowe was generous with her time and talent, never missing an opportunity to lend a hand to another and living by the motto “Love First.” After her passing in May 2023, her husband Robin, along with many friends and family, wanted to honor her legacy by helping other UPMC Hillman patients. Read More
Stories of Community

Circle of Hope

The Circle of Hope is a special recognition society that honors those who have committed a minimum of $10,000 per calendar year to support research and clinical programs at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

Growing from its seven founding members in 2002, the Circle of Hope represents a base of donors whose philanthropic leadership has helped shape our institution and inspire hope for our patients.

The mission of the Circle of Hope is to advance philanthropy that supports patient care, advanced oncology teaching, cancer research, and advocacy through educating and recognizing leading benefactors to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The Circle of Hope was founded to invest in the institution through sustained leadership-level annual giving support.

View a full listing of members here.