News at A Glimmer of Hope
| 2/13/2012 | Glimmer of Hope Advisory Board Bill and Anne Brucker Alan and Julie Faneca John and Judy Foley Heath and Katie Miller Paniti Sukumvanich, MD Albert Donnenberg, Ph.D Vera Donnenberg, Ph.D |
| 5/10/2011 | Former Steeler great Alan Faneca says he is retiring - Thanks and congratulations! |
| 5/2/10 | 2010 Pittsburgh Scholastic Sprints Crew Championships - Moraine State Park Thank you to the Scholastic Rowing Organization and Three Rivers Rowing Association and a HUGE THANK YOU to The Pine-Richland High School Crew Team & Cathy Hilton for once again supporting The Glimmer of Hope Foundation by donating the proceeds of your crew event to fund the under 40 breast cancer research project. |
| 3/8/10 | Glimmer of Hope Foundation purchases Camera Equipment for Hillman Cancer Center Despite tremendous progress in the management of breast cancer, dormant cancer cells persist and can reactivate years after apparently successful treatment. In the last 5 years, new insights... Read the entire release here. |
| 1/25/10 | STEELERS' HEATH MILLER HEADED TO FIRST PRO BOWL Steelers tight end Heath Miller will be named to his first Pro Bowl, replacing the Indianapolis Colts' Dallas Clark, the Steelers announced late yesterday. Clarm must forgeit his spot in the Pro Bowl because the Colts will be in Super Bowl XLIV. Read the entire article here. |
| 1/20/10 | COMBINING BREAST CANCER GENETIC AND ROUTINE MAMMOGRAM TESTS ENHANCE PATIENT SURVIVAL View the entire article here. |
| 12/02/09 | Going With the Flo - International Artist Flo Rida Performs to Benefit Glimmer of Hope Flo will be performing a benefit concert at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in Oakland next Monday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. Recording artists The Ting Tings and local artist and Duquesne student Nick Marzock will be opening the show. All proceeds from the concert directly benefit the Glimmer of Hope foundation which is dedicated to funding under-40 breast cancer research. |
| 11/16/09 | Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness - Young Women November 16, 2009 Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness - Young Women - Empowering Area Middle School and High School Teens with Breast Cancer Prevention Information - Susan Moran, Consultant, Glimmer of Hope Foundation kicked off the Awareness Program on November 16, 2009 at the Andrews Street Propel High School in Homestead. A sincere thank you to Lynica McClellan - 9th grade for presenting Glimmer of Hope with a donation she collected from her fellow students, teachers, and the staff. (See the picture gallery) |
| 10/03/09 | GLIMMER OF HOPE PRESENTS MAGEE WITH AUTOGRAPHED STEELERS JERSEYS IN SUPPORT OF BREAST CANCER RESEARCH On Friday, September 4, Glimmer of Hope Founder Diana Napper presented Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC with autographed jerseys by Steeler Heath Miller and former Steeler Alan Faneca to be hung as a symbol of hope for patients on the hospital’s oncology floor. The jerseys, along with a commemorative plaque will be displayed in the Breast Center waiting center to showcase Glimmer of Hope’s steadfast dedication to fighting breast cancer. |
| 8/31/09 | A Glimmer of Hope would like to express our "Special Thanks" to AEP River Operations for once again being our top sponsor for Bid for Hope VIII. >>Read the Article |
7/29/09 |
MILLER SIGNS SIX-YEAR CONTRACT It can be argued that Heath Miller already is the best tight end in Steelers history. If he completes the contract he signed on Wednesday, he’ll have the time to erase all doubt. |
6/29/09 |
STEELERS HEATH MILLER PICKS "CANDY FOR THE CURE'' WINNER AT ROSS PARK MALL Pittsburgh, PA- A Glimmer of Hope foundation will announce the winner of the “Candy for The Cure” contest at Ross Park Mall in the Center Court location on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Starting at 3pm, there will be a sports memorabilia auction with items from Reich PM available for people to bid on until 7pm. The auction will be staffed by Glimmer of Hope volunteers. |
3/30/2009 |
MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE RECEIVES A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM A GLIMMER OF HOPE Steelers tight end Heath Miller and former offensive guard Alan Faneca were on hand for a check presentation from A Glimmer of Hope to the Magee-Women’s Research Institute & Foundation.
The $100,000 check will be used to continue support of premenopausal breast cancer research, a study that is the passion of A Glimmer of Hope founder Diana Napper. |
2/19/2009 |
DONATION OF $100,000 TO MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE WILL SUPPORT PREMENOPAUSAL BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PITTSBURGH, Feb. 19 – Officials from Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation will accept a check for $100,000 from A Glimmer of Hope in support of premenopausal breast cancer research. Diana Napper, A Glimmer of Hope president, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller and his wife Katie, |
12/2/2008 |
BID FOR HOPE VII RAISES OVER $125,000 FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH (Pittsburgh, PA) Bid for Hope VII hosted at Bettis’ Grille 36 by Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion and tight end, Heath Miller, was an outstanding success, helping to raise over $125,000 for breast cancer research. |
10/2/2008 |
SUPER BOWL CHAMPION HEATH MILLER TO HOST BID FOR HOPE VII (Pittsburgh, PA.) – A Glimmer of Hope Foundation will present the seventh annual Bid for Hope on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm with Super Bowl Champion and Pittsburgh Steeler tight end, Heath Miller and his wife Katie hosting the star-studded event. |
5/08/2008 |
BREAST CANCER TENDS TO GROW FASTER IN YOUNGER WOMEN THURSDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- While the rate at which breast cancer tumors grow varies among patients, that growth tends to be faster among younger women, Norwegian researchers report. These findings may help in planning and evaluating screening programs, clinical trials and other studies, the researchers say. |
4/24/2008 |
THANK YOU TO KEN BROWN OF GLYPH INC., JAMES CARTER OF WRECKING CREW MEDIA, AND MAT SIMMONS OF GARRETT CMG A Glimmer of Hope wants to send a special thank you to Ken Brown of Glyph Inc., James Carter of Wrecking Crew Media, and Mat Simmons of Garrett CMG and all who participated in the creation of our new marketing and advertising campaign that launched in the middle of April. Without their help we could not have done it in such a short time frame and we know it will continue to help us raise awareness and help to continue the fight for a cure. |
3/26/08 |
A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A RE-BRANDING CAMPAIGN Pittsburgh, PA – A Glimmer of Hope Foundation announced today the launching of a re-branding campaign aimed at positioning the foundation on a national scale. The campaign includes a new logo that focuses on the tag line, “Symbol of the Cure®”, an all new website, which launches today, marketing materials, and an all-new advertising campaign.
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1/12/07 |
DONATION OF $110,000 TO MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUE WILL SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PITTSBURGH , January 12, 2008 - Officials from the Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) will accept a check for $110,000 from A Glimmer of Hope Foundation in support of breast cancer research. Glimmer of Hope Foundation president, Diana Napper, Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Alan Faneca and his wife, Julie, will present the donation to MWRI officials at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 14, in the auditorium at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, 300 Halket St., Oakland.
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9/1/07 |
PITTSBURGH -- The sixth annual "Bid for Hope" charity auction, hosted by Pittsburgh Steeler Alan Faneca and his wife Julie, will be held on Monday, October 29 from 7 - 11 p.m. at the Jerome Bettis Grille 36 on the North Shore. Faneca and many of his invited teammates will start the evening off with an autograph session from 7-8 p.m. Throughout the rest of the evening a silent and live auction of sports memorabilia will take place. Bob Pompeani will serve as special guest auctioneer. All proceeds will benefit A Glimmer of Hope, a Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that supports breast cancer research.
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1/12/07 |
A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOUNDATION DONATES $100,000 TO MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH -- A Glimmer of Hope, a Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that supports breast cancer research recently made a donation of $100,000 to support breast cancer research at Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation. According to Deborah Linhart, president and CEO of MWRI's parent organization, Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation, Magee-Womens Research Institute has been at the forefront of research concerning health care for women since its inception, and this significant donation will help us search for new options for breast cancer patients. We are grateful that The Glimmer of Hope Foundation has shown such confidence in us.
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