Philadelphia

Pixs: ADA The Father of the Year Awards 2014

June 3, 2014 by HughE Dillon

The Regional Father of the Year Awards Dinners are hosted in 35 cities
across the country in collaboration between the American Diabetes
Association and the National Father’s Day Council. The regional
councils in each city are comprised of volunteer community leaders who
strive to heighten the meaning of fatherhood, while raising funds for
philanthropic purposes.

 On May 29, 2014, the American Diabetes Association in Philadelphia held The Father of the Year Awards 2014 at the Marriott Downtown. The purpose of the evening is to raise funds for diabetes research,
education, and advocacy and to recognize outstanding fathers for their
contributions to their family, profession and community. Since 2000
the Fathers’ Day Council and the American Diabetes Association have
partnered to raise over $35 million for the American Diabetes
Association

 The Philadelphia chapter was honoring four notable dads, no one more excited to be a dad than Craig Spitzer, Chief Executive Officer a2c, who’s son Royce just turned 1 a few weeks ago. With him are his wife Erin Elmore, and good friend Gary DeVito, Zarwin Baum
Kevin Boyle, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP and Mary Pat Kessler – Reviepients of the ADA “Outstanding Leadership Award” in recognition of their commitment to creating a world free of diabetes and its burdens. With them is the new Executive Director at American Diabetes Association of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey – Ann Meredith.

Hon. Mark S. Schweiker, Former Gov. of Pennsylvania Senior Vice President & Chief Relationship Officer Renmatix with Dennis Wint, outgoing president of the Franklin Institute

 Kathy W. Epps, Urban League of Philadelphia, Kathryn Roberson, EventChic and Brittney Smith, ADA

 Dominick Cipollini, Keystone, President, Kenneth I. Trujillo, Partner Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, David Marshall, and Larry Cohe,  Brûlée Catering


 Mary Pat Kessler, ADA Board Member and Director of Member Relations, Strategic Relationship Marketing Specialist, Vai Sikahema, NBC10 and Ann Meredith, Executive Director at American Diabetes Association of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Congratulations to all the honorees listed and the last one: Stephen T. Zarrilli, President & CEO Safeguard Scientifics. I couldn’t stay for the ceremony, but I heard it was great. You can tell by the photo above that it was well attended.