FS Investments and eight other sponsors are proud to support Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Financial Scholars, and Radnor Police’s K-9 Unit.
WAYNE, PA – November 23, 2023 – The seventh annual Wayne Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving day 5K run/walk in downtown Wayne, PA, raised more than $26,000 for Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Financial Scholars, and the Radnor Police Department’s K-9 Unit. More than 620 runners and walkers participated in this year’s 5K presented by Philadelphia-based alternative asset manager, FS Investments, and sponsored by the FS Foundation, McAdam Financial, Aqua Pennsylvania, Relay Network, Campus Apartments, and KeyBank.
“The Trot is always an awesome way to start the day with family and friends and a chance to exercise, socialize and give back. This year we’re supporting wonderful causes in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Financial Scholars and the local Radnor Police Department’s K9 Unit,” said Mike Gerber, Founder of the Wayne Turkey Trot and a partner at FS Investments. “On behalf of my partners and colleagues at FS Investments, I thank all our sponsors and participants for making this year’s Turkey Trot another great success.” Mr. Gerber resides in Wayne, PA with his family and started the Wayne Turkey Trot in 2017.
“Partners like the FS Foundation and events like these always remind us and our staff of all the supporters we have in our corner,” said Peter Grollman, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, CHOP. “We are so thankful to be a part of a community that helps to bolster our work, impacting the children and families we serve and care for every day.”
“Philadelphia Financial Scholars is so grateful for the participants and sponsors of the Wayne Turkey Trot,” said Kerry Woodward, Executive Director of Philadelphia Financial Scholars. “This support will help our organization expand access to comprehensive financial empowerment education to students in our region.”
Christopher Flanagan, Superintendent of the Radnor Police Department shared, “The Turkey Trot is a wonderful event that energizes our local community. We appreciate the community’s continued support of our department and K-9 unit dogs.”
About FS Investments:
FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $75 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S, Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia.
About FS Foundation:
The FS Foundation is the philanthropic arm of FS Investments. It aims to positively impact communities through championing civic leadership, volunteerism and philanthropy at all levels of the firm. Visit www.fsinvestments.com/about/fs-foundation to learn more.
About Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia:
A non-profit, charitable organization, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation’s first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the Middleman Family Pavilion and its dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit https://www.chop.edu.
About Radnor Police K-9 Unit:
Initiated into the police force in 2014, Rover and Discovery are the leaders of the bomb detection unit for the Radnor Police force. The K-9 Unit patrols the Main Line in customized Land Rover LR4s, each with a special cage for the canine companions. The K-9 Unit is in need of another Bomb detection dog. This year’s funds will directly support the growth of the K-9 bomb detection unit. Donations to help the Radnor Police K-9 Funds can be made out to Radnor Police K-9 Fund, 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne PA, 19087.
About Philadelphia Financial Scholars:
Philadelphia Financial Scholars believe access to financial and entrepreneurship education is critical to overcoming systemic economic barriers. The Philadelphia Financial Scholars program includes curriculum and professional development for daily in-school financial empowerment education, entrepreneurship enrichment powered by corporate volunteers, a summer business accelerator and experienceship opportunities, and evening financial empowerment workshops for adults in our school communities. Philadelphia Financial Scholars currently partners with 28 high schools and has reached thousands of students and families. https://philadelphia.financialscholars.org/