Hello ChitChatters….My sling is off, and I now have use of my hand again. I hope to post more here. Sometimes I will be posting old content. I send party columns to Philly Mag, Philly Style and Main Line Today magazines. I usually send them two or three choices over the allotted choices, which may or may not be picked up by them.
This is one of the events that was not picked up, this was for ML Today as you will note their hometowns are listed, as is the requirement for that outlet. It’s rare I would run another photographer’s photos in my column (Mark Tassoni Photography) , but because of my hand I got permission, and in the end they didn’t run my column for April, zoink. This happens on occasion.
Celebrating 20 Years of Fred’s Footsteps: A Night of Legacy, Impact, and Vision for the Future
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Fred’s Footsteps celebrated two decades of life-changing impact at an intimate gathering of its Board and Committees. Held at the historic Pump House in Bala Cynwyd, PA, the evening brought the organization together to honor the man who inspired it
all: G. Fred DiBona, Jr.
Fred’s Footsteps was created in 2005 in memory of Fred DiBona, Jr., former President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross and a well-respected community and business leader for more than three decades.
It’s a nonprofit organization serving families in the Greater Philadelphia region who are caring for a critically ill, injured, or disabled child. By providing financial assistance for non-medical expenses, Fred’s Footsteps ensures families can stay focused on what matters most—the health and well-being of their children.
At Fred’s Footsteps, they step in when a family’s income is disrupted by a child’s medical condition, providing critical financial relief to help them navigate uncertain times.
Working hand-in-hand with each family’s social worker, they focus on their most urgent non-medical needs, offering substantial financial support over the course of a year.
“For over two decades, Fred’s Footsteps has invested more than $10 million in financial support to upwards of 2,000 families, filling the gaps that no other resource can. Today, the organization serves around 140 families annually, and we’re poised to support even more as demand continues to rise.” Fred’s Footsteps
