Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest 20th Anniversary Thursday, August 13, 2015 The Grand Ballroom of the Omni William Penn Hotel • 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest represent 50 of the city’s most accomplished men and women for their charitable dedication, community involvement, and success in their careers. Each honoree has committed to raising at least $3,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with the help of family, friends, and co-workers. Honorees also organized events throughout the City of Pittsburgh to add to their fundraising goals. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary, these 50 honorees continue to set the bar high with their undeniable passion to fundraise and drive to make a difference. Together, they hope to raise $400,000 for the Foundation’s life-saving mission. Read on to see what the Class of 2015 has in store for their future endeavors! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). With the Foundation’s support of innovative research and care, real progress toward finding a cure has been made. The Foundation continues to add tomorrows for those living with the disease. All proceeds raised by Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest help to support vital CF research, medical, and educational programs.
Tickets
$75 ($39 tax deductible) *Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest 2015 Committee
Dress: Black Tie Optional
• James Mendelson,
Ticket price includes pasta and carving stations, salad, bread, and dessert. Four complimentary beverages are also included with each ticket, courtesy of Frank B. Further Wholesale Co. and Clique Vodka.
• Doug Austin
• Mark Miller
• Jennifer Belavic
• Frank Murgia
• Missie Cekus
• Cyndi Nace
• Lauren Cerqua
• Evan Perilstein
• Justin Davis
• Gina Rendina
• Linda Ferraro
• Jason Sample
• Brian Henciak
• Allison Saras
finest.cff.org/activity/50finest Event Director: Lauren Pesce Event Assistants: Laura Weyand, Emma Thompson, Miranda Waters Photography: Stephen Dray Images Edited by: Rachel Jones and Andrea Bosco Stehle
Proceeds Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Chairman
• Dominic Janidas • Angela Kinney
• Chad Irving
Western Pennsylvania Chapter 810 River Ave., Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.321.4422 cff.org/chapters/wpa