2007 Leigh Steinberg Beating the Odds “Quarterbacks of Life” award recipients
At the 2007 annual dinner, the Leigh Steinberg Quarterback Club awarded five ”Quarterbacks of Life” awards, presented to individuals who exemplify a never give up attitude and support the mentoring of children to help them to reach their full potential in life. The 2007 award recipients are:
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Robert P. CaseyLate Governor of PennsylvaniaGovernor Casey was the first elected official to endorse and award a grant to the Beating the Odds Foundation in 1990. |
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Edward G. RendellPennsylvania GovernorAs mayor of Philadelphia in 1995, Rendell co-chaired the Beating the Odds event in Philadelphia from which Vietnam Veteran Bob Wieland embarked on a 6,200-mile journey on an arm peddled bicycle. |
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Stuart SchuettePresident North Region, U.S. FoodserviceThrough their work at U.S. Foodservice, Mr. Schuette and Mr. Alianiello (pictured below) have taken on a leading sponsorship role on a national level to help expand the work of the Foundation to students beyond Pennsylvania. |
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Rocco AlianielloDivision President, U.S. Foodservice
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John J. DolanCEO of First Commonwealth BankFirst Commonwealth Bank is the title bank sponsor of the Leigh Steinberg Beating the Odds Quarterback Club. This sponsorship enables the Foundation to build the mentoring program component to reach students throughout the 15 counties that the bank serves. |
“Our annual benefit dinner celebrates those who devote their time and energy to helping kids achieve their goals,” said Beating the Odds Foundation Founder and President, Rocco Scalzi. “Our Leigh Steinberg ‘Quarterbacks of Life’ award winners all exhibit this quality and act as great role models for the youth our organization benefits.”