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Northern Connection July 2010 Feature Story

If you are a resident of the North Hills, you more than likely have heard about A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, an organization that supports breast cancer research. This foundation has been dedicated to raising funds for the largest pre-menopausal breast cancer study in the country right here, in Pittsburgh, at UPMC. Currently, there are over 250,000 women under forty who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. And, for whatever reason, in western Pennsylvania, the numbers are disproportionately high. This disturbing fact makes the foundation’s mission even more critical.

When Diana Napper began this grass roots organization after her best friend died of breast cancer, she never dreamed that it would reach the level of success that it has. She was a neophyte regarding foundations, most certainly, a person who never thought about creating such a powerful organization. When her friend died, things changed. She remembered that her friend wanted her to design jewelry to sell with the profits used to find a cure. Napper designed a pin with a Swarovski crystal teardrop, symbolizing the tears shed over the disease. She topped it with a pearl, representing hope. To date, over 14,000 pins have been sold. That was the beginning. . . . read the complete story on pg. 21 of the magazine pdf >>

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Features Marilyn E. Kane Announced Overall Winners at their Annual Cameo Model USA Pageant Humanitarian Artists of Pittsburgh Art Auction Paula Green General Michael Hayden to Speak at St. Barnabas CEO Leadership Conference Q&A with Jim Roddey Janice Lane Palko Cover Story: I Wanted a Cure, Not a Company Rosemary Garrity Comprehensive Care Center for Women Provides Hope, Education and Options for Women Janice Lane Palko Education Advocacy Organization Champions for Children with Disabilities Janice Lane Palko Go Online with Medical Coding at PTI	Image & Style A Healthy “Sun-less-Kissed” Tan Kelly A. Smith The Brazilian Blowout Serene Hair Studio Health & Wellness Have Fun, Be Active This Summer! Sally Carey, UPMC Health Plan, Wellness Account Executive Interview with Dina Patterson, M.D. Premier Women’s Health Ask Dr.Miller Dr. Daniel Miller, D.C., C.C.E.P.	Real Estate and Financial Attention Buyers – Time for Training Camp! Jacquelyn Brinker, Branch Manager Senior Living The Good Old Summertime Barbara A. Killmeyer Advertorials Patient Saved from Knife! Dr. Shannon Thieroff, Choice Chiropractic & Wellness Center Sisters of Divine Providence

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From the Publisher Marion Piotrowski Movers & Shakers Mover & Shaker of the Month: Ruby Wilkosz Paula Green Student of the Month: Sydney Hutchko Paula Green Business Spotlight: Wexford Ale House Janice Lane Palko Trivia Connection Paula Green

Just A Thought… Janice Lane Palko Enhance Your Life Donna Summers Moul, MSEd Support Our Troops: 14th Annual Memorial Day Tribute to Veterans and Service People Paula Green Enhance Your Life Jaclyn Herring, Ph.D. Relationships Robert & Michelle Tedder

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