On Wednesday evening, April 22, 2009

we celebrated "The Champion Inside" all CADE Kids
and presented the fourth annual
CADE Community Service Award to:

HONOREE: Patrick L. Meehan, Esq.,
former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and current Partner at Conrad O'Brien Gellman & Rohn, P.C.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey presented the "CADE Kid of the Year" award to Dax Brown, a student at Audenried High School.

Guests reveled in the Phillies' World Series success and
contributed to CADE Kids through silent and live auctions.

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Ted Kapnek Receives Third Annual
CADE Community Service Award

--- CADE Celebrates its 21st Century Brightest Stars at the Franklin on April 10, 2008

Ted Kapnek was honored for nine years of commendable service to CADE, both as an active member of CADE's Board of Directors and as Treasurer. Rich Feldman, CADE's President, presented the Community Service Award to Mr. Kapnek.

Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and storm troopers provided a festive backdrop to the festivities at the Franklin on Thursday, April 10, 2008, mingling with more than 230 supporters at CADE's 21st anniversary celebration, under the watchful eye of Ben Franklin himself. The event generated over $180,000 in support for CADE's anti-violence, substance abuse prevention, and youth development programs---the most successful fundraiser in our history! David Blum and Sandy Goldstein served as the event co-chairs; Jamison Uhler, NBC 10 News Team reporter, was the Master of Ceremonies.
 

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A Luminous Night at the Franklin Institute Marks CADE's "20th with Tut" Anniversary Celebration


--C. Mitchell Goldman, Esq., and Duane Morris LLP receive the 2007 CADE Community Service Award--


Hundreds of supporters gathered to celebrate CADE’s 20th Anniversary on Tuesday, May 8th, 2007, in the Rotunda of the Franklin Institute. The festivities were held in conjunction with the spectacular treasures of the King Tut Exhibition. All told, proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, and the silent and live auctions raised more than $115,000. C. Mitchell Goldman, Esq., and the law firm in which he is a partner, Duane Morris LLP—longstanding supporters of CADE’s youth development programs since its inception in 1987—were the co-recipients of the second annual CADE Community Service Award. Mr. Goldman is a founding member of CADE and the immediate past Board President.

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2006 CADE Awards Ceremony and Preview Night Reception

On April 27, 2006, nearly 350 guests of CADE honored Bill and Nancy Giles in a festive gathering at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Mr. Giles—Philadelphia Phillies Chairman—is a co-founder and a former Board President of CADE, which began in 1987. The Awards Ceremony was sponsored by Temple University Health System and Firstrust Bank.

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Governor Edward G. Rendell, Nancy Giles (Event honoree), John Binswanger (Event co-chair)	District Attorney Lynne Abraham, Honorable Joel S. Johnson, Jr. (Family Court Judge), Honorable Lori Dumas (Family Court Judge)	Richard Green (President of Firstrust Bank, Event sponsor), Bill and Nancy Giles (Event honorees), Mark S. Schweiker (President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce)	Nancy and Bill Giles (Event honorees)
C. Mitchell Goldman, Esq. (President, CADE Board of Directors), Ellie Boyarski (CADE Executive Director), Bill and Nancy Giles (Event honorees), Louise and John Binswanger (Event co-chairs)	Commissioner Edgar Howard, Representative Dwight Evans, C. Mitchell Goldman, Esq. (President, CADE Board of Directors), Honorable Joel S. Johnson, Jr. (Family Court Judge)	(standing): Dan and Margo Polett, Nancy and Bill Giles (Event honorees), Ellie Boyarski (CADE Executive Director), C. Mitchell Goldman, Esq. (President, CADE Board of Directors), Richard Ost (CADE fundraising chair), Mark S. Schweiker (President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce) (kneeling):  Richard Green (President of Firstrust Bank, Event sponsor), John Binswanger (Event co-chair)

CADE is Philadelphia’s leading, elementary and middle school-based drug, alcohol, and violence prevention program.  Each year, CADE serves nearly 40,000 Philadelphia public school children by helping them learn to make smart decisions. 

Bill and Nancy Giles received a ceremonial bat made entirely by hand from a tightly-grained piece of rare Pennsylvania tiger maple—in recognition of their longstanding support of CADE. The commemorative bat was made by a team at Irion Furniture Makers.

Along with Bill and Nancy Giles, the first annual CADE Awards Ceremony recognized Principal Jack Hamilton, from Thurgood Marshall School in North Philadelphia, and also recognized 10 “CADE Kids” for their program participation and commitment to personal excellence.

Guests were treated to a rousing Mummers string band performance, and participated in a live and silent auction.

CADE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The official registration and financial information of CADE may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.