Adam Taliaferro Foundation

PHILADELPHIA – Reconstructive Orthopedics physician Dr. Robert Greenleaf, Raymond James Senior Vice President Drew Bilotta, Magee Rehabilitation’s Mary Schmidt Read, and NJSIAA Attorney Steve Goodell will be among the recipients during the Annual Adam Taliaferro Foundation Gala on Friday, March 8th at Penns Landing Caterers in Philadelphia. 

Dr. Greenleaf (see photoi) will be the recipient of the Andre and Addie Taliaferro Award for Service. He serves on the ATF’s Executive Board and has helped to raise awareness of the ATF’s mission in exemplary fashion through his oversight of the Annual ATF Medical Symposium and additional Foundation activities. 

Mr. Goodell, a long-time attorney for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), the governing body for New Jersey high school sports, will receive the Adam Taliaferro Award for Courage.

Mr. Bilotta will receive the AAA Business Award for service and commitment to the community. His firm Raymond James has steadfastly supported the Foundation’s mission to assist patients with spinal cord injuries

Mary Schmidt-Read, PT, DPT, MS, Program Director for the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of the Delaware Valley and Research Coordinator at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, will receive the Magee Rehabilitation Professional Services Award for service and commitment. 

In addition, Gloucester Catholic High School and Haddonfield Memorial High School’s Maggie Gammie will be the co-recipients of the Dr. Harry Gamble Coaches Award for supporting the Foundation’s mission throughout a multi-year-year period.

The dinner is set to begin at 6:00 p.m. ATF Recognition Awards will be bestowed as follows: 

Andre and Addie Taliaferro Award (Service and Commitment): Given to a person who through their dedication and commitment has assisted the Adam Taliaferro Foundation in achieving its goals.

Recipient: Robert Greenleaf, MD, Reconstructive Orthopedics, Mount Laurel, NJ, ATF Board of Directors Member

AAA Award (Business or Businesses): Given to a business or organization that has, through its generosity and commitment, helped guide the Foundation to achieve its goals (named after AAA because of its steadfast support and commitment to the Foundation)

Recipient: Drew Bilotta, Raymond James Inc., Devon, PA

Adam Taliaferro Award (courage): Given to an individual(s) who has overcome severe adversity in their life.

Recipient: Steve Goodell, Esq., New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, Robbinsville, NJ 

Dr. Harry Gamble Coaches’ Award: Given annually to a school or schools that support the Adam Taliaferro Foundation and all the Foundation stands for.

Recipient: Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester, NJ

Recipient: Maggie Gammie, Haddonfield Memorial High School, Haddonfield, NJ 

Magee Professional Service Award: Presented to an individual who exemplifies outstanding service and commitment to the rehabilitation spectrum.

Recipient: Mary Schmidt Read (see photo), Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Tickets are $150 apiece and may be ordered by emailing ATF@mageerehab.org.