Samaritan Spirit Gala | register for Samaritan event | 202 Beaver Street 3rd floor, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA

Impact of Your Patronage

When you support our Samaritan Spirit Gala, you are healing emotional wounds by providing compassionate mental healthcare to people of all ages, backgrounds, and faiths. All are welcome at Samaritan Counseling, Guidance, Consulting.

Samaritan offers spiritually-integrated psychotherapy to people struggling with emotional, relational, and spiritual pain, regardless of their ability to pay. Each year, more than 1,000 Western Pennsylvania men, women, and children experience hope, healing and life transformation at Samaritan. On behalf of those we serve, we deeply thank you for caring. Learn more about us.

Susan Young, Licensed Professional Counselor, provides counseling in addition to her duties as clinical director. Susan, like all of our therapists, also offers therapy online.

Event Details

Emcee, Larry Richert, KDKA Radio Morning Show Host

Samaritan is honored and delighted to welcome acclaimed journalist, Larry Richert, to our gala as our master of ceremonies. Larry has hosted the KDKA Radio Morning News since 2001. Larry has been with KDKA-TV & Radio for 35 years. Larry is also the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlights and is active in the community and in dozens of charities.

Additionally, Larry co-wrote a movie screenplay, Amazing Racer, which stars Daryl Hannah, Eric Roberts, Charles Durning, and Louis Gossett Jr. Another interesting
nugget: Larry was among the first to give a public broadcast forum to world-renowned recording artist and actress Christina Aguilara when she was only a pre-teen.

Larry was born in Millvale and raised in McCandless Township. He graduated from North Allegheny High School and Clarion University where he majored in communications. He and his wife Cindi are the parents of three children.

Keynote Speaker, Michael Loughead, EdD, PsyD

Dr. Michael Rea Loughead, EdD, PsyD, is passionate about helping children, teens, and adults learn, achieve and live life to its fullest. You'll be attracted to his genuine kindness and positivity, sense of humor, and warm, friendly persona. He is a licensed child and adolescent psychologist, adjunct faculty at the University of Pittsburgh, and current superintendent of the Hampton Township School District. Dr. Loughead will share his unique insights on our national mental health crisis, how it’s impacting children and teens, and how our awareness can make a difference.

Kelly Barber, Donor Honoree

Kelly Barber, to whom we will present our Samaritan Spirit Donor Award, has faithfully supported Samaritan on a monthly basis for well over a decade. Through her generosity and advocacy, Kelly has blessed countless people seeking care at Samaritan.

Kelly is a 1996 graduate of Clarion University and is currently employed as a Recovery and Asset Protection Specialist for FedEx Ground.

In addition to Samaritan, Kelly has been a longtime supporter of the Veterans Breakfast Club and VVA Chapter 862.

Her favorite time of the year is March Madness. Kelly enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Scott, and their rescue dog Elf.

We are deeply grateful to call Kelly a friend and a Good Samaritan.

Musicians, Tru Kin

Tru Kin is a brother/sister acoustic duo with David MacKenzie on guitar and vocals and Rosie MacKenzie Wyche on vocals. Rosie and Dave have played together as a band for seven years, mostly around the Sewickley area. Their song choices range from Adele to Stevie Wonder and some originals written by Dave. The duo is very passionate about music and love contributing their gifts to the community.

Rosie has four kids and lives in Edgeworth. Dave and his wife Rachael, who reside in the North Hills, have two daughters.

Silent Auction

Your winning bid will put a smile on the face of a loved one, or perhaps on your own! Our silent auction will feature baskets of wine and gourmet treats, exquisite framed prints and sports memorabilia autographed by your favorite Pittsburgh sports celebrities, and many other fine items. Feel free to browse and place your bids during the cocktail and dinner hours or any time throughout the evening. Winners will be announced and checked out promptly before the close of the event.

Dinner & Program

Arrive at 6 on the dot to relax and unwind during our cocktail hour. Taste a variety of warm and cold hors d'oeuvres, sip your favorite wine or cocktail, and be entertained by live musical performances. Your gourmet dinner will be served at 7 in the Lemont's stunning banquet room offering a spectacular view of the city. Then, feel your spirit soar as you learn how your patronage impacts lives. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Enjoy fine, gourmet dining at the lovely, award-winning LeMont Restaurant atop scenic Mt. Washington.

Cost:

$115 per person includes hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, salad, entre, soft beverages, and dessert. (Cash bar)

$870 for a table of 8 (Discounted 5%)

If you cannot attend but would still like to send a gift, please click HERE. Thank you very much for your generosity!

GOLD

Our Sponsors

$3,000

Pittsburgh Law Firm: Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Personal Injury

Jonathan & Janet Gilliland

SILVER

$1,500

TABLE SPONSORS

Tim & Kelly
BLACK

Rich & Ashley
GIGLIOTTI

BRONZE

$750

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About the Gala

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GOLD

Our Sponsors

$3,000

Jonathan & Janet Gilliland

SILVER

$1,500

Tim & Kelly
BLACK

Rich & Ashley
GIGLIOTTI

BRONZE

$750

PROGRAM SPONSORS

$500

$250

Contact

Questions?

Email Beth Now

888.200.9746 Ext. 1001

SPONSOR

REGISTER

Impact of Your Patronage

About the Gala

Register Now

GOLD

Our Sponsors

$3,000

Jonathan & Janet Gilliland

SILVER

$1,500

Tim & Kelly BLACK

Rich & Ashley GIGLIOTTI

BRONZE

$750

PROGRAM SPONSORS

$500

$250

Contact

Questions?

Email Beth Now

888.200.9746 Ext. 1001

Tim & Kelly
BLACK

Rich & Ashley
GIGLIOTTI