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Auberle's Fifth Annual Voices Carry, presented by Huntington Bank, continued as one of Pittsburgh's premier events. This year's Voices Carry was held on Tuesday evening, September 22 , 2009 in the East Hall at Heinz Field.

Voices Carry can only be described as a night of great singing, good food, and a whole lot of fun. Magician Lee Terbosic made his way through the crowd entertaining with comedy and magic tricks.  Attendees could bid to sing, bid on a four-night stay in the Big Apple with luxury accommodations or one of several other unique items.  Some even made their way to dance with their friends on the stage and catwalk.

Jeff Jimmerson sang the National Anthem, and then the list of celebrity singers continued to read like a list of  “who’s who” in Pittsburgh. Leading the way -- Pittsburgh rock icon Donnie Iris, joined by other prominent, talented musicians including, Rick Witkowski and the Pittsburgh All Stars, Jessica Lee, Roy Ruzika, Chris Hemingway, Etta Cox, Johnny Angel, Chris Higbee , B.E. Taylor, Rob James, Lee Robinson, Jayna Lininger, Vanessa Campagna, Sarah Marince, Sputzy, Kelsey Friday, Anthony Rankin, Sandy Dowe,  Joey Gruscheky, Antoinette Manganas, Sabrina DeMatteo, and Margot B.  Along with emcee Randy Baumann of WDVE, other celebrities also committed to supporting Auberle by singing and supporting Auberle at Voices Carry, including Jim Krenn from WDVE, Jon Burton, Andrew Stockey, Mike Clark, Sally Wiggin, Stephen Cropper and Janelle Hall of WTAE-TV, and Vince Sims of WPXI-TV.    All of the singers gathered on stage in an All Star Jam at the end of the night, which brought the crowd to their feet.

Auctions continued throughout the night for those who wished to take a chance of walking away with one of several fabulous prizes, including a Hammock, Dine 'round the 'Burg package, Wheelbarrow of Cheer, Bicycle and a Happy Hour for 50 at the Rhythm House. This year, attendees purchased chances to win the grand prize of a Celtic Noir Collection bracelet donated by Casa D'Oro. 

This year’s “Voices Carry Pledge to Sing” contest winner was Dan Noga from Indiana, PA.  Dan  “won” the privilege to perform the third song of the night with the band!  He brought the crowd to the dance floor as he sang Word Up.

The night was fun, to be sure, but Voices Carry is more about introducing the attendees to the work and mission of Auberle: helping children and families to heal themselves. Auberle’s goal is to present a compelling story, ultimately resulting in an increase in community involvement with the organization. This was perhaps this year’s biggest achievement, with many new people being introduced to Auberle and our work with children and families.

Overall, the Fifth Annual Voices Carry had over 500 people in attendance. Voices Carry also raised more than  $120, 000.  We are looking forward to making next year’s event even more fun. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RESERVING A TABLE OR BECOMING A VOICES CARRY SPONSOR FOR 2010, PLEASE CONTACT ANN YEAGER AT (412) 673-5856 x 1316.