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November 25th, 2015
Giving back to the community in which we both work and live is extremely important to the Bordas & Bordas family. After all, what good is success and prosperity if we don’t share it with those around us? Listed below are just a few of the many recent philanthropic sponsorships we are honored to be a part of.
If you’ve set foot in our Wheeling location, you’ve probably seen at least one of our three office dogs sitting by the front door welcoming our clients. We are die-hard animals lovers here and we do what we can to protect them. That being said, the sponsorship of an event that strives to end animal cruelty was a natural fit for Bordas & Bordas.
Auggie’s 5k Run and Walk is presented annually by the Ohio Valley Runners’ and Walkers’ Club and benefits the Ohio County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OCSPCA). The 5k is held each year in October and garners a lot of love and support for our furry family members.
Bordas & Bordas is proud to support the Wheeling YMCA and the Light of the Valley Award luncheon that was held in August. This year, former Central Catholic High School Principal Dr. Joe Vigletta was honored with the Patron of Youth award for his leadership and decades of dedication to the school and its students. Proceeds from the luncheon will provide financial assistance for YMCA programs and memberships to the less fortunate youth in our community. Firm Managing Partner Jamie Bordas serves as President of the YMCA Board of Directors.
Debbie Green, a native of Benwood, W.Va., was diagnosed with and lost a courageous battle to leukemia at a very young age. Now, some 43 years since her untimely passing, tragedy has turned to triumph as Debbie’s memory lives on in the annual Debbie Green 5k Run/Walk. Every year, participants race along the streets of Wheeling in support of children battling leukemia. Bordas & Bordas is a longtime supporter of the Debbie Green 5k Run/Walk and contributed to the cause again this year.
Bordas & Bordas sponsored the Wheeling YWCA’s “Over the Edge” to raise money for the organization and help further the mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. “Over the Edge” participants were required to raise at least $1,000 in pledges for a chance to take a 126-foot “walk” down the face of the Stone Center in Downtown Wheeling. The programs of the YWCA Wheeling assist more than 5,300 women and children each year.
The Firm is honored to be involved with such exceptional groups and events. We will continue to reach out to community partners who are passionate about making a difference. As always, we encourage everyone to support these very worthy causes.
