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Thank you for joining us this on May 18 for our 11th Annual Victorian Tea! We hope you had a delightful afternoon at the elegant Omni William Penn Hotel, enjoying time with friends and supporting a cause close to our hearts.

A sincere thank you goes to our inspiring keynote speaker, Kathy Parry, for reminding us to find joy in everyday moments. We’re also deeply grateful to Megan Shinn for once again lending her warmth, energy, and voice to this special event.

The Hope Grows Victorian Tea is the result of months of thoughtful planning, and it would not be possible without the tireless efforts of our event committee, volunteers, staff, and Board of Directors, as well as the generosity of our donors and sponsors. We are truly thankful for your unwavering support.

The proceeds from this fundraiser support our mission to help caregivers find emotional balance, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. Your presence and generosity play a vital role in empowering those who care for others. Thank you for making a difference!

Please click here to view a selection of beautiful moments from the day, captured by our photographer, Alex Kochirka.

We’d love to see you again at our next event! Join us on Friday, June 27 at the Iris Respite House for Uncorked & Skewered, a unique food and wine/beer tasting trail through the Hope Grows Healing Gardens. Click here to learn more and register.

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Our Emcee: Megan Shinn
We are thrilled to welcome Megan back as our Emcee! She is a proud Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning anchor and journalist whose decade-long career has taken her from coast to coast. She has worked in Oregon, Virginia, Indiana, and now Pittsburgh.

Her passion for news took off in Southern California where she earned a BFA in Television Broadcast Journalism from Chapman University. Megan interned at KNBC and KCBS/ KCAL in Los Angeles, and also worked for ESPN3.

She is happy to call Pittsburgh home now, with her husband and family born and raised here. Most importantly, Megan is passionate about highlighting nonprofits like Hope Grows who are doing good in our community every day.

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Our Keynote Speaker: Kathy Parry, CSP
Prior to launching her own speaking and training business, Kathy was a trainer for a super-regional bank on their merger and acquisition team. In this role, she helped others integrate new technology and transition through organizational transformation.

But it was personal and devastating news about her fourth child that led Ms. Parry to a career where she empowers others to become more resilient and energized. It was this role as a caregiver that led Kathy to her work with senior living and healthcare professionals. She helps professionals plan for resilience to positively move through disruptive circumstances. Attendees leave her sessions with an action list to power-up their lives and create positive mindsets towards change.

Kathy holds degrees in Business and Food Management from Miami University, a Certification in Plant Based Nutrition from T.Colin Campbell Program at eCornell University, and a QualityCare Certification from the Alzheimer’s Association She holds the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association and speaks at events nationwide. Ms. Parry has authored six books and is the creator of Power UP and Perform course for senior living professionals. She lives in Canton, Ohio. where she enjoys a mild dark chocolate addiction and cooking for hungry friends.