Former Steeelers running back, Jerome Bettis, aka: The Bus,’ was the keynote speaker at Ben R. Giambrone/Compeer Rochester Sports Luncheon held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Compeer Rochester, which is celebrating 40 years, provides mental wellness services to at-risk adults, veterans and youth. Its model for success is supportive one-to-one relationships.
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NFL Great Jerome Bettis Delivers Powerful Keynote Speech at Compeer Rochester Sports Luncheon
December 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
David Thompson Named Keynote Speaker at Community Boys & Girls Club in N.C.
December 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Former NC State basketball legend and NBA star, David Thompson, was the keynote speaker on November 21, at the annual dinner fundraiser for the Community Boys & Girls Club in Wilmington, N.C. Before the actual event took place, Thompson held a news conference where he spoke about the issues of gang violence in the New Hanover County area and the specific need for after-school programs and a safe place for youth. Thompson continued speaking about gang violence during his keynote speech.