Our
event of 'pampering women to help women' raises
funds to benefit The UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers Patient Assistance
Fund. This fund assists cancer patients with the extraordinary
costs that often accompany a diagnosis of cancer outside
the realm of medical insurance.
Our
drive comes from the courage of a young woman diagnosed
with a rare sarcoma of the lung—
DeeDee Sacco.
While
undergoing treatment at the Hillman Center, she became
friendly with another patient while they were both participating
in a clinical trial. The woman appeared to be very ill;
and when DeeDee questioned her about it, the woman revealed
to her that she could not afford her prescriptions. DeeDee decided it would be her mission to give other cancer
patients her emotional, and sometimes, financial support.
Although
DeeDee lost her battle with cancer in 2004, her passion
to help other cancer patients lives on through her family
and friends. They continue to celebrate her life and
her dream by raising funds through DeeDee Sacco’s
Fight for Life, a non-profit organization benefiting
UPMC Cancer Centers’ Patient Assistance Fund.
The
Pink Pamper is
proud to continue DeeDee Sacco’s Fight for Life!
Give
a monetary donation.
Even
if you can’t participate or are unable to attend, you can still help by making a donation
You
can mail your check made payable to:
The
Pink Pamper
PO BOX 12729
Pittsburgh, PA 1524.
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