UPMC Pinnacle Foundation News
Apr 14, 2023
Central Penn Business Journal Non-Profit Innovation Awards
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is honored to have been nominated under the category of "Collaboration" for the Central Penn Business Journal Non-Profit Innovation Awards for our work with the Peyton Walker Foundation on the 4-Minute City Program.
Apr 14, 2023
Superhero Day 2023
Not all heroes wear capes, but on April 28, the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and UPMC in Central Pa. will come together to celebrate UPMC Children's Harrisburg during Superhero Day!
Dec 08, 2022
Eight-year-old sells artwork to buy toys for sick children
Eight-year-old Anderson Yinger is bringing some extra holiday cheer to the UPMC Children’s Hospital in Harrisburg and he does it by drawing pictures. Anderson Yinger came up with the idea last year to sell his drawings after watching his dad sell some household items on eBay. “And I went to my mom and I started talking about ‘I want to sell this on eBay and I want to get money to buy toys,’” said Yinger. But, instead of buying toys for himself, he came up with a new plan.
Nov 17, 2022
UPMC in Central Pa. Healthy Harrisburg Programming Builds Community and Challenges Health Disparities One Class At A Time
On Monday, November 14 at Campus Square in downtown Harrisburg, UPMC in Central Pa. CEO Lou Baverso, UPMC in Central Pa. Mission Effectiveness leadership, and Healthy Harrisburg program sponsors came together to witness a Healthy Harrisburg Xtreme Hip Hop class in action. Taught by instructor Robin Marshall, this mainstay of the Healthy Harrisburg program offers fitness and fun, at no cost, to many city residents.
Oct 11, 2022
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Partners with SusqueCycle
If you want to ride a bike in Harrisburg but don't own one, you're in luck. Transportation officials and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation on Monday announced the launch of the SusqueCycle Regional Bike Share Program.
Aug 04, 2022
Miss Pennsylvania Alysa Bainbridge Attending UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Hanover Golf Tournament
Miss Pennsylvania Alysa Bainbridge is a passionate advocate for mental health and recovery. Growing up, both of Alysa’s siblings struggled with mental illness and addiction. Through the creation of several nonprofit organizations, it is Alysa’s mission to spread awareness about the importance of early mental health intervention and stigma-free spaces. "I've always had this desire to serve and give to others," Alysa said. "My purpose in life is now to carry on my brother's legacy, and that's the best feeling in the world. Knowing that you're doing something that makes a tangible difference in other people's lives."