Light of Hope Online Auction Fundraiser

"After my father died, it felt like my life was over; I didn't know how I could go on living. At the Caring Place, I found the light of hope."
— Megan, 14, Caring Place participant

Please mark your calendar for the 2026 Light of Hope Auction, May 5–12!

We are seeking donations for the 2026 Light of HOPE Auction, which raises awareness and funds for the Highmark Caring Place. To help even more children, Highmark Inc. matches all proceeds dollar for dollar, allowing us to offer all services at no cost to the families.

Please contact Michelle Vargas at the Highmark Caring Place at (412) 496-5517 or michelle.vargas@highmark.com if you have any questions, or to learn more about how your donation makes an impact on grieving children, like Megan who is quoted above.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Thanks to all for supporting our annual Highmark Caring Place Light of HOPE Online Auction!

Ray of Hope Sponsors

Gleam of Hope Sponsors

In-Kind Donors

Anonymous
Capital Genealogy
Delta Air Lines
Dutch Wonderland
Erie SeaWolves
Fairmont Pittsburgh
Frank Amato
Fun Fore All
Gettysburg Nature Alliance
Grandview Vineyard
The Hershey Story Museum
Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
Junkluggers
Kendra Scott
Museum of the American Revolution
National Aviary
Penn State Health
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Pins Mechanical
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
PromoWest North Shore — Stage AE
The Rittenhouse Hotel
Ruth and Jack Roach, In Memory of Joseph Roach and Sean Conley 🦋
Scott Enterprises
Sight & Sound Theatres
University of Pittsburgh Football
Urban Air — North Huntingdon