Join us for auctions, dinner, and dancing. Your attendance and generous support for this event will raise money for Stage IV Breast Cancer (MBC) research.
Keynote Speakers
(because two is twice as nice)
Dr. Steffi Oesterreich
Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, University of Pittsburgh; Co-Leader Cancer Biology Program, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; Co-Director Women’s Cancer Research Center, UPMC HCC and Magee Women’s Research Institute; and author of over 150 scientific articles in the area of breast cancer. Her laboratory focuses on resistance to hormonal therapies in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, breast cancer metastases, and invasive lobular breast cancer.
Terlisa Sheppard
Four time breast cancer survivor; originally diagnosed in 1998 with stage 3 breast cancer at age 31, while 8 ½ months pregnant. She has been living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer for over 18 years, with metastases to her bones, lungs, liver, spine, abdomen, and brain. Through her journey, she has inspired others to fight through their diagnosis and live their best life, one day at a time. She is the proud founder of a small, non-profit breast cancer organization called, Terlisa Fights Breast Cancer, Inc. and a co-author of “Unbreakable Spirit, Rising Above The Impossible.”
Tickets
You can purchase tickets through our secure payments page (hosted by GiveSmart).
Event Details
Saturday,
September 26, 2020
6:00 – 11:00pm
Join us for auctions, dinner, and dancing. Your attendance and generous support for this event will raise money for Stage IV Breast Cancer (MBC) research.
Keynote Speakers
(because two is twice as nice)
Dr. Steffi Oesterreich
Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, University of Pittsburgh; Co-Leader Cancer Biology Program, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; Co-Director Women’s Cancer Research Center, UPMC HCC and Magee Women’s Research Institute; and author of over 150 scientific articles in the area of breast cancer. Her laboratory focuses on resistance to hormonal therapies in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, breast cancer metastases, and invasive lobular breast cancer.
Terlisa Sheppard
Four time breast cancer survivor; originally diagnosed in 1998 with stage 3 breast cancer at age 31, while 8 ½ months pregnant. She has been living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer for over 18 years, with metastases to her bones, lungs, liver, spine, abdomen, and brain. Through her journey, she has inspired others to fight through their diagnosis and live their best life, one day at a time. She is the proud founder of a small, non-profit breast cancer organization called, Terlisa Fights Breast Cancer, Inc. and a co-author of “Unbreakable Spirit, Rising Above The Impossible.”
Tickets
You can purchase tickets through our secure payments page (hosted by GiveSmart).
Venue
Circuit Center Ballroom
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Hotel Accommodations
Hyatt House
Address: 2795 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Rate: $159.00 + tax for a Studio Suite Rate
Includes complimentary hot breakfast and wireless internet access
Phone: 412.390.2477
Select option “3” for reservations and request Metsquerade Pittsburgh Room Block Group
Online Reservations
Parking: $18.00 per day (Valet only)
Rooms should be reserved before Friday, March 27, 2020. Reservations received after the cut-off date will be on space and rate-available basis only.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Address: 2950 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15203 (South Side)
Phone: 412.488.8003
Rate: $155 + tax
Ask for Metsquerade Pittsburgh Room Block. Rate includes complimentary breakfast and wireless internet access.
Online Reservations
Parking: $22.00 per day
Rooms should be reserved by March 18, 2020. Reservations received after the cut-off date will be on space and rate-available basis only.
Hotel Indigo
Address: 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Phone: 412.621.0880
Rate: $139 + tax
Rate includes complementary internet.
Online Reservations
Parking: $20 per day
A complimentary local shuttle is available to all guests within a three mile radius. This hotel is across the river from the circuit venue.