Balmy weather helps make the YLD’s Skate-a-Thon a success
By Kevin Eddy
For The Lawyers Journal
Jan. 5, 2007—On Nov. 28, 2006, members of the Young Lawyers Division laced up their skates for the fifth annual Skate-a-Thon at The Rink at PPG Place. Thanks to balmy November weather, we had an amazing turnout. We had a strong showing of individual skaters, as well as teams from Grogan Graffam, P.C.; Dapper, Baldasare, Benson, Behling & Kane, P.C.; and the Bernstein Law Firm, P.C. This year, half of the money raised from the Skate-a-Thon will be donated to the Attorneys Against Hunger campaign, while the other half will be donated to the Loan Assistance Repayment Program. Participating this year were, Mike Feeney, Holly Whalen, Sherri Weber, Hal Coffey, Robert Leidgh, Doug Stipanovich, Jennifer Phillips, Lorainne Hurtack, Beth Brandstetter, Natalie Kreter, Catherine Catanzaro, Rob Hawkins, Scott Schuester, Carrie Weletz, Hal English, Justin Goldstein, Rita DeCaria, Jeff Pollock, Mandi Scott, Joe Gramc, Megan Turnbull, Erin Boyts, Sydne Broffman, John McGinley, Kirk Burkley, Robert Fratto, and Marla Presley. Thanks to the efforts of these people, the Skate-a-Thon received sponsorships totaling $2,653.00.
We wish to recognize the team from Grogran Graffam, P.C., which raised the most money as a team. We also want to recognize former YLD chair Justin Goldstein, who raised the most money individually. A special thanks to Rick Nesbit from Special Counsel, who donated free beverages to all participants, and to the law firm of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C., which graciously sponsored the prizes for those who raised the most money.
Most importantly, thank you to all those in the community who sponsored the participants. Without your help, this would never happen. We look forward to seeing everyone next year.