Scotty's Smile Raises $5,000+

Kim Helsel (at left), representing UPMC Family Hospice, posed with Scotty Brua’s parents Jessica and Brad. Jessica is holding a photo of their late son during Scotty’s Smile, a fundraiser for UPMC Family Hospice.

Scotty Brua passed away in March 2023, and his parents wanted to create an event that would carry on his legacy. This year, it was a take-out pulled-pork meal and a basket raffle on Saturday, March 9.

The event raised more than $5,000 to benefit UPMC Family Hospice, which cared for and still continues to care for Scotty’s parents after his passing.

“I’m glad he (Scotty) had and is sti...