Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Ryan Photography

Back on my Feet Baltimore hit the dance floor in our cocktail attire and running shoes for the second annual BOMF Bash, held on Nov. 18th.

Hosted by Baltimore’s Corporate Sponsor of the Year, Baltimore Marriott , more than 200 BOMF members, supporters and friends gathered at the downtown Marriott Inner Harbor-Camden Yards for a night of celebration and recognition of our chapter’s many accomplishments.

Guests mingled throughout the ballrooms before dinner service, placing bids at the silent auction tables and taking photos at the photo booth by Elizabeth Ryan Photography. A slideshow of team photos was displayed in the main ballroom during dinner service. The night’s festivities were kicked off by Program Director Jackie Truncellito and Director of Member Services Nikia Williams, as Jackie officially welcomed the guests to the event.

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This past weekend was a busy one for the Philadelphia Chapter as we competed in two races.

A small group of members—Claudell “Fiddy” Edwards, Ronald Randolph, Shannon Patterson, Joe Lynch, Austin Gee and Katie Pfeifer—ran the Burlington River Run in Burlington, NJ. The beautiful 5k race along the river was hosted by Doane Academy.  Randolph completed his first race ever with BOMF and finished high in his age group. We offer a very special thank you to Doane Academy for including us in the race!

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Thank you to all of those who came out to celebrate with us at the Philadelphia Bash!

It was an evening filled with great people, great food and certainly great dance moves! If you missed the fun or just want to relive the wonderful memories, check out the video which shows the unforgettable speeches, deserving awards, and generous sponsors!

Find that video below and look at some of our photos here.

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Philadelphia Executive Director Sera Snyder, who ran her first marathon in Oklahoma, Member Malik, Assistant to the President Sean Massenberg, Program Director Owen Camuso, who completed his first marathon in Chicago, Program Coordinator Katie Pfeifer, Alumnus Kenny Herder and Member Services Director Kristen Gallagher.

Surely buoyed by a bright and cheery send off on Friday morning, two Philadelphia chapter staff members completed their first marathons this weekend.

Philadelphia Executive Director Sera Snyder finished the Route 66 Marathon in 4:14, and Owen Camuso finished the Chicago Marathon in 4:33, both of whom did so in warm weather.

Vice President of Programming Wylie Belasik placed in the top 100, finishing at 2:31 at the Chicago Marathon, a personal record.

Below, watch video of the send off that Snyder and Camuso received from Philadelphia Team Leaders, in addition to other in from Back on My Feet who ran Chicago.

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The Philadelphia chapter had a great night at Citizens Bank Park last night, Wednesday September 22^nd 2010.

The Philadelphia Phillies invited the Back on My Feet Philadelphia Program to watch the Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves.  Back on My Feet was able to sell 394 tickets to their non-res members who were joined by 75 res members at the game.

We could not have asked to go to a better game. Besides some rain showers in the 7^th inning, the weather was beautiful. Roy Oswalt pitched an amazing game, and with the help of Ryan Madson and Brad Lidge the Phillies won their 10^th straight win. This win put the Phillies ahead with a six game lead in the NL East.

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From left: Back on My Feet Media Director Christopher Wink; New Jerusalem Member David Bayo; Ridge Shelter Member Lavon Norwood; Philadelphia Executive Director Sera Snyder; at back Henry A. Davidsen custom tailoring founder Brian Lipstein, who donated the suits many of our members are wearing; in front, motivational speaker Warren McDonald; New Jerusalem Member Merald Archie; Outley House Member Derrick Hopkins and RWA Member Felix Berrios at a Philadelphia Business Clubs of America meeting at the Union League on July 23, 2010.

Five Philadelphia members were invited to the July breakfast meeting of the Delaware Valley regional Business Clubs of America chapter held at the Union League in Center City this morning.

Philadelphia chapter Executive Director Sera Snyder spoke about getting involved with Back on My Feet to the couple hundred business leaders present.

The morning’s featured speaker was the motivational and inspirational Warren McDonald, who lost both of his legs in 1997 during a hiking expedition. Despite the challenge, he continues to hike, climb, swim and pursue other adventure sports.

The members were moved by his story and grateful for the opportunity for breakfast and refreshments with so many of the region’s leaders.

The Celtic Football Club presented Back on My Feet Philadelphia Executive Director Sera Snyder and a dozen members with a check for $5,000 yesterday.

Founded in 1887, the Celtic F.C. is a Scottish soccer team that calls the Parkhead area of Glasgow home. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League, but this world-class soccer team was in Philadelphia to play a friendly exhibition match against the Philadelphia’s Union soccer team.
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Five of the eight Philadelphia teams  represented Back on My Feet last Sunday, June 6^th, in the King of Prussia 10 Miler.

There were two races held during the event. Thirteen Back on My Feet members participated in the 10 miler and seven members were in the 5k.

It was a tough, hilly course, but the Back on My Feet Philadelphia chapter members who ran still performed admirably.  A few staff members, including Sera Snyder, Maureen O’Toole and Owen Camuso, also participated in the event.

Back on My Feet Philadelphia members come together in a huddle at Ogontz and Somerville avenues before the 2010 Broad Street Run on May 2, 2010.

Nearly 50 Back on My Feet Philadelphia residential members completed the 2010 Broad Street Run Sunday morning, many for the first time, including Brotherhood Mission member Stacy Stone.

Even more non-residential members joined them at the intersection of Ogontz and Somerville avenues near the Central High School 8:30 a.m. start of the race. There, the more than 100 members, staff and supporters stretched, circled up, celebrated successes and otherwise prepared for the noted 10-mile race.

Afterward, members and friends met at the BOMF tent at the Philadelphia Naval Yard for rest, congratulations and snacks. See photos of both the pre and post race festivities here.

Below, watch video from before and after the race.

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BOMF held the first of an on-going series of wellness events for the Philadelphia Chapter on Saturday, March 13th.

The pouring rain did not keep the crowd away! More than 60 BOMF resident and non-resident members joined at the Hauptman Family Health Center to soak in the tips Dr. Garrett and his staff had on reaching and maintaining a healthy body.

See photos here.

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