Courage House Awards - 11/16/10

More than 500 Steelers fans and Holy Family Institute alumni gathered to celebrate the 18th annual Arthur J. Rooney Sr. Courage House Luncheon. Event chairwoman, Greta Rooney, along with Sister Linda Yankoski of Holy Family, welcomed guests to enjoy a sumptuous lunch, autograph session, live and silent auctions, and an awards ceremony at Heinz Field's East Club Lounge. The event, which benefited Holy Family Institute, a social service agency that helps more than 30,000 people annually, honored Steelers defensive end Nick Eason and Holy Family alumnus Phillip McNeal for overcoming adversity and persevering through personal challenges. "It touched me how meaningful it is to recognize success in young people. I thought it was really important to celebrate these successful young people who have overcome great odds to get where they are today," Yankoski says.

Photography by Megan Wylie Ruffing