Dia de los Muertos

Day of the Dead Celebration: Global Links’ third annual signature fundraiser at its headquarters in Green Tree was a festive, fabulous time that helped to support this medical relief and development organization dedicated to supporting health improvement initiatives in resource-poor communities and promoting environmental stewardship in the U.S. health care system. On Saturday, more than 260 guests escaped the gloomy weather to listen to beats spun by DJ SMI, and enjoy enchiladas, tamales, tacos and burritos from El Burro, La Palapa, BEA Taco Town and Edgar's Famous Tacos. Chateau Cafe & Cakery was on hand with skull-shaped sugar cookies that guests could decorate themselves. Popsburgh served Mexican style (popsicles). “We are having a great time tonight. What could be better than engaging in a cultural experience, honoring the traditions of

and supporting the humanitarian work that Global Links does?” said Benny Bienvenido Roa. Attendees could also have their faces painted in the traditional

look, and participated in arts and crafts led by students at the Art Institute Pittsburgh. VIP guests took the indulgences a step further and grooved to live Latin music by Gena y Pena while noshing on guacamole made table side by Chef Patrice. It was a night to remember!

#SEEN: Executive Director Kathleen Hower, director of Global Links Angela Garcia, Ron and Teresa Bauer, Tara Sherry-Torres, Gene Lauer, Geoff Stillson, Pamela Meadowcroft, Patti Rambasek, Rik Laird, Tom and Marie Fallon, Kurtis and Lauren Savage, Christine Stroud, Robert Peluso, Bob Hoover and Kathleen Musante, Alberto and Ann Colombi, Stacy Smith, and Tricia Chicka, Tammi Ventura, Nathan and Courtney Cantner, Jeff Ford, Deborah Moses, Alexis Vargas, Lisa Tirmenstein and David Davidson.