Baseball Hall of Fame Catcher Johnny Bench to Provide Keynote Address at Thanksgiving Event

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Johnny Bench will be the keynote speaker at the 15th annual LifePath & Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (PICPA) Thanksgiving benefit and awards luncheon Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, Fogelsville, PA.

This annual event assists LifePath in raising awareness of the needs of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Last year’s luncheon was attended by 630 guests and grossed more than $136,000 to support LifePath’s programs and services, which include residential and day programs, vocational training, respite care, life sharing and supported living, outpatient mental health services, early intervention and a dedicated pediatric care facility. Past event speakers include NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton; NFL great, Mike Ditka; Super Bowl championship-winning coach, Dick Vermeil; Phillies’ All-Star, John Kruk; Phillies’ Hall of Fame third baseman, Mike Schmidt; and Buffalo Bills’ Hall of Fame quarterback, Jim Kelly.

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The cost to attend the luncheon is $90 per person or $900 per table of ten. Sponsorship opportunities are available. The event will also feature great networking opportunities, a silent auction and cocktail reception.

For more information on how to be a part of this exciting event, please call LifePath Director of Development Ann Marie Surovy, CFRE at 484-893-5539 or e-mail amsurovy@lifepath.org.

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