Category Archives: Fundraisers

Signed Sidney Jersey Raffle, Yinz Love Da Steelers and a Pierogi T-shirt

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Just wanted to spread the word about this raffle for a signed Sidney Crosby Jersey – the raffle benefits Ray Caruso who was recently injured in an accident but thankfully is on his way to recovery.

Win an Autographed Sidney Crosby Jersey
Only 1000 raffle tickets will be sold
$5 per ticket
The winning number will be chosen on October 31st based on PA Daily Lottery 3 digit number drawn at 7 pm
Ticket are available at Wildcard – located at 4209 Butler St. in Lawrenceville

All proceeds will benefit Ray Caruso, and be used for payment of medical bills and for the support of Ray and Brandon (his 7 year old son) while he is unable to work. In a freak accident, Ray fell backwards and suffered a severe head injury. He’s without medical insurance and has been hospitalized since late August. Continue reading →

Day of Giving – VOTE for Your Favorite Non-profit

UPDATE 10/13: We just made a donation on PittsburghGives.org to BikePGH – which received over 40% of the votes! Thanks to everyone who voted. ALSO – wanted to clarify that the match is a prorated share of the total $500,000 – not a dollar for dollar match – a change from last year. This is still a great way to help your favorite organization boost their fundraising. Donations will be accepted until midnight on October 13, 2010.

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For the second year in a row – the Pittsburgh Foundation is organizing the Day of Giving – on October 13, 2010 the Pittsburgh Foundation will match all donations of $25 or more that are made on their website. This year there are $500,000 in matching funds available.

The donation period lasts from Midnight to Midnight – get your credit cards ready because the matching funds last year went quickly. This is a great way to easily double your contribution to your favorite Pittsburgh non-profit.

2010 Day of Giving from The Pittsburgh Foundation on Vimeo.

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(Home) Brewing Up a Cure – October 16

I was talking with Brad and Doug – who are the hosts of Should I Drink That – a beer podcast loved around the world that broadcasts right here from Pittsburgh. They kindly reminded me about Brewing Up A Cure – now in it’s 4th year – Brewing Up A Cure is a festival of home brewed beers that raises money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.

Last year the event raised $36,363 in the name of Sadie’s Soldiers for Sadie Lane Terrick and this year the goal is to raise $40,000 – Sadie’s dad, Shane, is a member of TRUB. Continue reading →

PUMPtoberfest – Celebrate 15 Years of PUMP

One of the many organizations that does good things in Pittsburgh is PUMP. PUMP stands for Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project and was founded 15 years ago when a grad student wrote a letter to the editor of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. What started as a group of volunteers looking to connect more young people to Pittsburgh has grown over the past 15 years into its own non profit organization with 4 staff members and many different events through out the year. PUMP’s annual 40 Under 40 turns 10 this year as well.

Networking and Sports. You have probably seen someone walking around Pittsburgh in a bright colored PSL t-shirt. What you might not know that PUMP is the organization responsible for running the Pittsburgh Sports League (PSL) – each season thousands – yes thousands of people participate in PSL sports leagues. The PSL offers sports for everyone with leagues from bowling to volleyball. Teams and individuals sign up for weekly competitions. Continue reading →

Drink Beer by the River – 4th Annual Millvale Brew Fest

I have attended this beer fest in the past and it is a lovely afternoon – low key, beer sampling by the river on a hot August Saturday. Since the Steel City Big Pour sold out in the first day of ticket sales you might as well enjoy the summer beer festivals while you can.