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The Pink Agenda

Cindy and Gabby Citrone are long-time supporters, fundraisers, and of The Pink Agenda and breast cancer research. Gabby is a co-chair for the Pink Agenda and has hosted and attended multiple events to raise money for research and those affected by breast cancer. https://www.thepinkagenda.org/

The Pittsburgh Gala

The Pittsburgh Gala is a community of philanthropic young professionals with a mission to raise funds, awareness, and a collective voice to drive progress toward a world without breast cancer. Founded in 2021 by Pink Agenda board member Gabriela Citrone, The Pittsburgh Gala has already raised over $43,000 to support cutting-edge breast cancer research and innovative programs aimed at improving the lives of those affected by the disease. Our dedicated and passionate Host Committee organizes our annual event, the Boobies Bash, to create a sustainable, impactful community that supports the fight against breast cancer. We also have a team running the Pittsburgh Marathon to further engage the community and raise funds for The Pink Agenda. https://fundraise.thepinkagenda.org/fundraiser/4483093

Play It Forward Pittsburgh

In 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins hosted a Play It Forward game that encouraged fans to register as organ donors. During the game, there were two Play It Forward tables for fans to register as organ donors, six-year-old heart transplant patient Jameson McKain was recognized as the Hometown Hero of the Game, and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation made a donation to Play It Forward Pittsburgh, which supports the Starzl Network for Pediatric Transplantation Excellence at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/pittsburgh-penguins-organ-donation-campaign/c-293812706

Ongoing Support for Organ Transplantation via Starzl Network

C33 continued to further the mission of the Starzl Network by bringing together Dr. Mazerieigos and the Boulet family, who sparked the greatest organ donation registration in Canadian history, also known as The Logan Boulet Effect, to share their story at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and CORE Pittsburgh. This impactful event was widely attended both virtually and in person, culminating in an organ donation evening at the Penguins game, complete with a visit request from team captain Sidney Crosby. https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/the-logan-boulet-effect-spreads-to-pittsburgh/c-333490730

We Love Moms Night | Protect the Cups

With the help of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Citrone 33, the Pittsburgh Penguins raised money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and showed love for all the moms out there in March of 2016 during a dedicated Penguins home game. The Penguins' game against the Nashville Predators was declared “We Love Moms Night,” and the first 3,200 women in attendance received a unique Michael Kors canvas tote with “To my favorite hockey mom ... you bring glamour to the game. MK,” inscribed on the inside. During the game, fans also had opportunities to donate to BCRF by participating in the Penguins Foundation 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and a text-to-give donation campaign. Local youth hockey organizations were encouraged to nominate their well-deserving moms to receive free tickets to the game. A total of 25 young players got to bring their moms to the game, and the women received pink t-shirts that read “I Love Being a Hockey Mom,” hats that said “We Love Moms” and mystery-signed pucks for their kids to unveil. https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/pittsburgh-penguins-foundation-citrone-foundation-to-host-we-love-moms-night-at-penguins-predators-game-march-31/c-875164