EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025
Life-Changing Generosity: Part 2, Jessica Ritchie
from In Their Words · host UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and UPMC Central Pa
When lifelong philanthropists Bob and Donna Pullo made their planned gift to the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, they did more than support healthcare and education — they created a legacy that will uplift their community for generations.In this next part of our story, we hear from someone who sees the ripple effects of gifts like this every day: Jessica Ritchie, President of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. Jessica shares her personal “why” — the reason she’s passionate about philanthropy, and the deeper purpose that drives her work.She also explains how legacy giving isn’t just for the wealthy or the well-known. It’s a powerful way for anyone to align their values with impact, to make sure the causes they care about live on — long after they’re gone.From supporting patient care and medical innovation to ensuring future generations have access to life-saving resources, legacy gifts have the power to shape what’s possible.Listen in to learn how you can be part of something bigger — and build a legacy of your own.
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When lifelong philanthropists Bob and Donna Pullo made their planned gift to the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, they did more than support healthcare and education — they created a legacy that will uplift their community for generations.In this next part of our story, we hear from someone who sees the ripple effects of gifts like this every day: Jessica Ritchie, President of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. Jessica shares her personal “why” — the reason she’s passionate about philanthropy, and the deeper purpose that drives her work.She also explains how legacy giving isn’t just for the wealthy or the well-known. It’s a powerful way for anyone to align their values with impact, to make sure the causes they care about live on — long after they’re gone.From supporting patient care and medical innovation to ensuring future generations have access to life-saving resources, legacy gifts have the power to shape what’s possible.Listen in to learn how you can be part of something bigger — and build a legacy of your own.
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Life-Changing Generosity: Part 2, Jessica Ritchie
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