|
|
Hole in one: Annual golf outing generates more than $150,000 for Devereux Pennsylvania
|
|
More than 250 golfers hit the links for Devereux Pennsylvania’s annual Golf Classic. (Pictured from left to right: Joseph Campbell, Kevin Dronson, Bob Dunne, Paul Mora)
The golf outing, held on May 14, generated more than $150,000 to support the 3,500 individuals Devereux serves in southeastern Pennsylvania. (Pictured from left to right: Howard Lebold, Chris Lange, John Burnes, Matt O’Donnell)
Following the golf tournament, attendees had the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail and dinner reception, and live and silent auctions.
During the dinner program, four individuals served by Devereux Pennsylvania were honored for overcoming tremendous personal challenges, including Brendan, who received the Thomas J. Brookshier Heart of a Champion Award.
|
Wet
weather did not dampen the spirits of more than 250 golfers who hit the links
for Devereux Advanced
Behavioral Health Pennsylvania’s annual Golf Classic to raise critical funds
for youth and adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences.
The
golf outing, held on May 14 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon and
Militia Hill courses in Flourtown, Pa., generated more than $150,000 to support
the 3,500 individuals Devereux serves in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Following
the golf tournament, attendees had the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail and
dinner reception, and live and silent auctions. WMMR radio host Preston Elliot served as the evening’s
emcee.
“I
want to thank our golfers, sponsors and volunteers for helping to make this
year’s Golf Classic an overwhelming success,” said Devereux President and CEO Carl E. Clark II. “This event gets
bigger and better each year – whether Mother Nature is on our side or not – and
allows us to generate much-needed funding so that we may continue to serve and
support the children, adolescents and adults in our care.”
Honoring the
achievements of youth and adults
During
the dinner program, four individuals served by Devereux Pennsylvania were
honored for overcoming tremendous personal challenges.
- The
Thomas J. Brookshier Heart of a Champion
Award recognizes a child and an adult for their “extraordinary
participation in recreational, art, music, cultural and vocational programs.”
This year’s award was presented to Brendan,
who is served by Devereux Pennsylvania’s
Children’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (CIDDS) center and Ben, who is employed by The Shops at Devereux, part of Devereux
Pennsylvania’s vocational training program.
- Anya, served by Devereux Pennsylvania’s
Children’s Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) center, received the Williams Family Achievement Award for
“exhibiting extraordinary growth in her sense of personal responsibility.”
- The
Philip K. Glick Leadership Award was
presented to Piper, who participates
in Devereux Pennsylvania’s
CBHS Community-based Outpatient Services, for “exhibiting extraordinary leadership
skills and possessing the ability to leverage those skills, not only for her
own personal success, but for the betterment of others.”
“These
individuals have demonstrated remarkable strength, determination and resilience
in reaching their goals and dreams,” Clark shared. “Through hard work and dedication,
they have been able to thrive in the face of adversity, and show their peers,
families and – most importantly themselves – they can and will succeed.”
View photos from the Devereux Pennsylvania Golf Classic. Learn
about Devereux
Advanced Behavioral Health.
Latest News
 |
|
Devereux video: President and CEO Carl E. Clark II chats with executive directors
Watch our latest Fireside Chat, in which Devereux President and CEO Carl E. Clark II connects with three Executive Directors – Amy Evans (CA), Yvette Jackson (AZ) and Pam Reed (TX). In this video, you’ll learn more about these leaders (including their first job at Devereux!) and those initiatives that make them proud to work here – and stay here.
|
 |
|
Celebrating Devereux’s Healthcare Heroes: Spotlight on Devereux California Program Manager James Abrokwah
At Devereux, our employees are at the heart of everything we do – and are key to our success. Learn how Devereux California Program Manager James Abrokwah is serving and inspiring others every day.
|
 |
|
Devereux Center for Resilient Children launches ‘Building Your Bounce’ online adult resilience course
The Devereux Center for Resilient Children has launched a new online learning course, titled “Building Your Bounce: Promoting Adult Resilience.” This self-paced course is designed to help teachers and other child-serving professionals who educate, and care for, young children (birth through preschool) discover ways to nurture their resilience and manage stress more effectively.
|
 |
|
Autism Spectrum News features Devereux article on how to support families with autism
An article written by Devereux National Director of Family Engagement Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM, was recently featured in Autism Spectrum News. In the article – “Awareness and acceptance: 10 things I wish everyone understood about autism” – Kelly reflects on her family’s experiences over the past 20 years since her daughter, Annie, was diagnosed with autism. She also shares a few things she wishes everyone knew about autism and how to offer support.
|
More Stories
|
