Phil Morrissette, Brandon Schwan
James “Doc” Mendelson, Jessica Scalo, Lauren Pesce
PITTSBURGH’S 50 FINEST GALA
Evan Perilstein, Joel Pokorney, Jordan Feucht, George McGovern
WHO: 950 guests, including 50 honorees and James “Doc” Mendelson, event chairman WHAT: The 21st annual Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest Gala, which supports the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, raised a record-breaking $475,000! Jessica Scalo, an honoree and director of marketing at Burns & Scalo, broke individual and national fundraising records, raising more than $60,000 for the cause. WHERE: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown HIGHLIGHTS: Speciality drinks and a delicious dinner, along with fabulous music by In the Mood, created an upbeat energy throughout the evening. — M.M.
Gregory Swetoha, Dr. Shannon Thieroff
Jason Sample, Jessica Ferragonio, Brielle Audino, Chad Irving
“I am thrilled that the Pittsburgh community, and our presenting sponsors UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, have been so supportive of this year’s class. They have been working hard all summer to raise muchneeded funds and awareness for CFF. The gala was a great night to celebrate their success!” — Lauren Pesce, development director
Natalie Shugars, Andrea Smith, Charonda Hill
Dallas Sauers, Michael Mann, Mary Grace Cox, Chelsea Schaffer
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Frank Murgia, Elena LaQuatra
Dominic Janidas, Brittany Cunningham
Katey Mauro, Brian Henciak
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