Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia Champions Children And Pledges Support for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
18 January 2001
Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia Champions Children And Pledges Support for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18 The Automobile Dealers Association
(ADA) of Greater Philadelphia will hold its annual Black Tie Tailgate Preview
Gala and 2001 Philadelphia International Auto Show to benefit patient care at
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The ADA has pledged a total of
$1 million over the next five years to Children's Hospital as part of its
mission to support children in the community.
"We are delighted that the ADA is continuing its commitment to Children's
Hospital and we salute the member's efforts on behalf of children," says
Steven M. Altschuler, M.D., president and chief executive officer of
Children's Hospital. "Our relationship with the ADA has developed into a
great partnership to improve children's health throughout the Delaware
Valley."
The Preview Gala will be held on February 2, from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at The
Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Auto Show opens to the public on
February 3, and runs through February 11. For more information about the
Preview Gala and Auto Show or to order tickets, please call 610-279-5229 or
visit http://www.blacktietailgate.com.
Founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital, The Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia is recognized today as one of the leading treatment
and research facilities in the world. Through its long-standing commitment to
providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric
healthcare professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's
Hospital has fostered discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its
pediatric research program is among the largest in the country, ranking second
in National Institutes of Health funding. In addition, its unique
family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 381-bed
hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents from
before birth through age 19.
CONTACT: Erin McDermott of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
215-590-7429.