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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Participants cheer at Pitt Dance Marathon in 2018.

Pitt Dance Marathon prepares for another successful event to support UPMC Children’s Hospital

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer February 28, 2023
For Emma Kappler, the president of Pitt Dance Marathon, participating in the University’s largest student-run philanthropy event means forging connections with students, miracle families and advisers who all support an incredible cause.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Pitt student founds nonprofit ‘Spread The Love Projects’ to help pediatric patients

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer November 9, 2022
Emaad Khan said he believes many patients are more worried about their medical costs rather than their health.
Audrey Wozniak and her PDM sponsor Kelsey Winters, a first-year nursing student, strut down the runway during the Pitt Dance Marathon Annual Fashion Show at the Soldiers and Sailors Auditorium Monday night. (Photo by Chiara Rigaud | Staff Photographer)

Kids strut for a cause: PDM raises money for Children’s Hospital

Twelve children, ages 4 to 17, modeled personally selected JCPenney outfits in the Soldiers and Sailors auditorium Monday night on a runway of bright white Christmas lights. They were the main event at...

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