Pittsburgh Mercy’s 14th Annual Reindeer Ball

#ReindeerBall: Dreams really do come true, just ask the children who were surprised by Peter Pan and his magical friends who flew to the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, Downtown, on Sunday for Pittsburgh Mercy’s 14th Annual Reindeer Ball. The annual Pittsburgh Mercy event is a much-anticipated holiday tradition for many families. “This is the highlight of the holiday season for our family. What a magical event and wonderful cause,” said committee member Kate Edwards, who attended with husband Brian and their daughters Charlotte and Nora. From cookie decorating to face painting, art projects, balloon art, holiday portraits, a photo booth, food stations for all ages, dancing, life-size storybook characters, a musical performance of “Christmas in Neverland” by Emmy Award-winning RWS & Associates, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, there was something for everyone to create new holiday memories and herald in the giving season. More than 400 people attended the event, which raised more than $80,000.

#ReasonForTheSeason: Pittsburgh Mercy, a member of Trinity Health and serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, offers vital, community-based services and helps more than 33,000 people annually, including those who face behavioral health and addiction challenges; have intellectual disabilities; are experiencing homelessness, abuse, or other forms of trauma; veterans; and others. Learn more at www.pittsburghmercy.org.

#SEEN: Pittsburgh Mercy President and CEO Sister Susan Welsh, board member John Goetz and Julie Maloney with their daughter, Tao.