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May, 21 2010 - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital presents Champions for Hope Gala

What: Reception, Silent and Live Auctions, Dinner

Where: Oakmont Country Club

When: May 21, 2010

Time: 6:00 PM VIP Reception 7:00 PM General Reception

EMCEE: Andrew Stockey, WTAE-TV News Anchor

Gala Chairperson(s): Dave and Jan Wannstedt

Honorary Chairperson(s): Mike and Kiya Tomlin

Founders: Danny Thomas

Staff: Devon Dupay

Introductions: Andrew Stockey, WTAE-TV News Anchor

Welcome: Dave and Jan Wannstedt, Mike and Kiya Tomlin

Libations: Martini Bar provided by Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, Beer provided by Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co., and Furhrer Eagle Sales and Service

Catering: Oakmont Country Club

Entertainment: Music by Rick Purcell

Sponsors: The Cappellari Family-Hall of Fame, Keytex Energy Solutions-MVP, PNC Bank-MVP, Anker Industries-All-Pro, Giant Eagle, Inc.-All-Pro, Fazio Mechanical Services, Inc.-All Pro, DPS Penn-All Pro, Pittsburgh Steelers-All Pro, David and Terry Jancisin/Merrill Lych-Touchdown Club, Med Health Services-Touchdown Club, Bucar Group-Touchdown Club

Attendance: 300 + Guests

Attire: Black Tie Preferred

Event Coordinator: Devon Dupay

Steering Committee: Dave and Jan Wannstedt-Pitt Panthers (Co-Chairs), Mike and Kiya Tomlin-Pittsburgh Steelers (Honorary Co-Chairs), Michele Antonelli, Josephine Caminos Oria, Amanda Carvelli, Robert Chury, Joan Fazio, Shelley Franco, Steve and Ellen Fuhrer, Asuntina Levelle, Wayne and Maria Ringeisen, Doug and Donna Schaefer, Cyndi Tommasi

Blacktie Photos by: Jill M. Kummer

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Champions for Hope Gala with Honorary Co-Chairs Mike and Kiya Tomlin and Gala Co-Chairs Dave and Jan Wannstedt
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Champions of Hope Gala benefiting St. Jude Childeren's Research Hospital was held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Oakmont Country Club.  A spectacular evening featuring one-of-a-kind experiences for any Pittsburgh sports fan.  The highlights of the evening included the opportunity to meet University of Pittsburgh's head football coach Dave Wannstedt and Pittsburgh Steeler's head coach Mike Tomlin. 

Wannstedt and his wife Jan are long-time supporters of St. Jude and served as the co-chairs for the event.  "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has positively impacted families all over the world.  Jan and I are honored and privileged to work on behalf of St. Jude and the many people they help each day.  Pittsburgh resonded in tremendous fashion i past years for the kids of St. Jude and I know it will be more of the same in 2010," said Wannstedt. 

Tomlin, who has been the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers since January 2007, and his wife Kiya are serving as the honorary co-chairs for the second year in a row.  "The cutting-edge research and high level of medical care provided by St. Jude is truly second to none," said Coach Tomlin.  "We feel fortunate to be associated with such an incredible organization who reputation is the gold standard by which other pediatric and research centers are judged." 

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.  St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.  Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world.  St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance.  No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay.  St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, it's fundraising organization. 

For more information, please visit www.stjude.org for more details.