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.”