UPMC Northwest School of Radiology Holds Pumpkin Auction

The UPMC Northwest School of Radiology is raising funds with an online pumpkin auction. Between now and 11:55 p.m. on Monday, October 6, bid to purchase a pumpkin painted and decorated by the radiology students.

The pumpkins are on display in the window of the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce. Hidden beneath each pumpkin is a gift card donated by a local business. The highest bidder will receive the pumpkin and a gift card ranging in value from $10-$100.

Go to https://new.biddingowl.com/paintedpumpkinauction to view all pumpkins and place bids. Auction proceeds benefit the Northwest Hospital Foundation’s Radiology Education Fund.

Gift card sponsors include New Directions Community Credit Union, Top Tier Federal Credit Union, Woods & River Coffee, The Olive Vault, Cork n Screw Wines, TrAils to Ales Brewery, Linda Lou’s Restaurant, Clark’s Donuts, and Core Goods.

This is the third year the UPMC Northwest School of Radiology has held a pumpkin fundraiser. The Northwest Radiologic Technology Program, established over 55 years ago, is dedicated to preparing and educating radiographers for rewarding careers. The program offers a comprehensive, 23-month certificate course accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

For more information, please visit NorthwestHospitalFoundation.org or contact Juliet Hilburn, Annual Giving Officer, by calling 814-676-7920 or emailing hilburnjj@upmc.edu.