presents the
11th Annual
Friday, June 26, 2026
UPMC Club at Acrisure Stadium
Valet parking along Art Rooney Avenue in front of Suite Entry B
Details
For our 11th anniversary, the Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund Annual Dinner provides an opportunity to support the Endowed Research Fund and honor the James Conner Courage Award, which is named after Pitt running back James Conner, who was declared cancer-free in 2016.
Schedule of Events
6:00 p.m.
Cocktails - Silent Auction Open
7:00 p.m.
Dinner Program
8:00 p.m.
James Conner Courage Award
Dick Swanson Humanitarian Award
8:30 p.m.
Live Auction Open
Participation Opportunities
2026 Host Committee
- Stanley M. Marks, MD
- Curtis Aiken
- Julie Alexander
- Joseph A. Askar
- Nancy Baum
- James Beck
- Gary Bowser, Sr.
- Bob Brown
- Jeanne Caliguiri
- John Colosimo
- Philip Contacos
- Joe Curtin
- Eddie Edwards
- Patrick Gallagher
- Chuck Hammel
- Heather Hillier
- Melissa Kandcer
- Simone Karp
- Heather Keicher
- Jordan Marks
- Josh Marks
- Jim Meyers
- Brandon Moyer
- Cyndy Patton
- Jimmie Sacco
- Sally Sheerer
- Beth Smith
- Michael Spacc
- David J. Stapor, MD
- David Swanson
- Bill Watts
- Mark Whalen
To donate, contact Heather Keicher at
admin@stanmarksresearchfund.com,
412-901-6654, or donate online.
Mail your donation to:
The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund
P.O. Box 18042
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236