2004 Pittsburgh American Ireland Fund Dinner
Steelers Locker Room and East Club Lounge Heinz Field

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On Friday May, 21, 500 people gathered at Heinz Field to honor Elsie & Henry Hillman and the Hillman Family for their philanthropic endeavors in Pittsburgh.

Guests at the Chairman’s Reception, held in the Steelers Locker Room, were invited to have their photos taken with the Steelers four (4) Super Bowl trophies or in front of their favorite player’s locker. Once they had their pictures taken, they were whisked to the East Club Lounge, where they joined the other guests.

Guests entering the East Club Lounge, which had been transformed into “H. Hillman’s Pub” and “Elsie’s Pub and Store” for the night, were welcomed by the Carnegie Mellon Pipe & Drum Band. When they stepped off the elevator, guests were greeted by a Guinness Beer truck. The pub featured entertainment by Comhaltas Ceoltuiri…Ireann, playing traditional Irish music as well as dancing by the Coleman Brothers, Garrett, the reigning All Ireland Champion (under 16), Kieran, and Conor.

Prior to dinner, guests enjoyed a brief program that featured a video of Hillman Family photos and Garrett Coleman’s award winning dance. After the program, guests were entertained by Guaranteed Irish with Dave Hanner.

Photos

1. Elsie and Henry Hillman and Pittsburgh Steeler President Dan Rooney
2. Art Rooney and Dinner Chair, Sy Holtzer
3. Elsie & Henry Hillman with Bishop Donald Wuerl of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
4. Henry & Elsie Hillman with Dan Rooney
5. Henry & Elsie Hillman with Pat & Dan Rooney
6. Gaelic Storm
7. Greta & Art Rooney with Sy Holzer
8. Orazio and Apostelides
9. Ehrman and Madden
10. Audrey Hillman Fisher and guest
11. Dan Onorato and George Miles
12. Guests enjoying the evening
13. Dinner table decor
14. Sally Cox and Andrea Carelli
15. Fredrickson
16. Elliot
17. Brooks
18. Beach
19. Sy Holzer and Art Rooney at the podium