Back row, from left: Tim Johnson, Senior Director of Corporate Leadership Giving at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Lauren Gazonas, Director of Benefits and Compensation at CHOP; Savine, mother of patient at CHOP; Gina Pelbano, Community Programs and Foundation Supervisor for the Kids-N-Hope Foundation; Mitchell Kay, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at American Heritage Credit Union; Bruce Foulke, chairman and founder of the Kids-N-Hope Foundation.
The Kids-N-Hope Foundation raised more than $158,000 during its 29th annual golf classic at Huntingdon Valley Country Club. The foundation supports music therapy programs and other child life services.
Some 166 golfers participated. The event included an awards banquet, silent auction and helicopter golf ball drop.
Since its inception, the foundation has contributed more than $3.7 million to the music therapy program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as well as other pediatric health and life services at local hospitals and not-for-profit organizations.
“It’s always an exciting day when foundation supporters and event sponsors can enjoy a beautiful day on the course while raising funds for the foundation,” said foundation founder Bruce Foulke. “We are deeply appreciative of all our sponsors, business partners, credit union partners, volunteers and event participants for their support of our golf outing and their unwavering commitment to the mission of the Kids-N-Hope Foundation.” ••
