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INEVENTS EXCELLENCE IS AGELESS GALA Nearly 500 friends, supporters, partners and guests of Lutheran SeniorLife gathered at Heinz Field on April 28 to celebrate Abundant Life® at the Excellence is Ageless Gala, raising approximately $230,000 for benevolent care. This year’s honoree was Mark Nordenberg, Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout his distinguished career, Nordenberg has inspired others to be vibrant and productive, while making significant contributions to the community through his service, philanthropy and leadership. “At every stage of our lives, we all have things we want to accomplish, experience and enjoy," said Nordenberg. “Helping people maintain the ability to effectively pursue their dreams, whatever they may be, sits at the heart of the Lutheran SeniorLife mission. I am deeply grateful to Lutheran SeniorLife for honoring me in such a special way,” he said. “We were honored to have Mark Nordenberg as our honoree this year,” said Jane Bittcher, President of the Lutheran SeniorLife Foundation. “Part of our mission at Lutheran SeniorLife is to pro