{"id":123333,"date":"2023-10-03T23:33:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T03:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123333"},"modified":"2023-10-03T23:33:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T03:33:16","slug":"women-united-honors-anne-baum-of-lehigh-valley-reilly-childrens-hospital-as-the-2023-betsy-torrence-philanthropist-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123333","title":{"rendered":"Women United Honors Anne Baum of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital as the 2023 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Baum will be presented with the award at the group\u2019s annual event, Women United 2023, to be held on Thursday, October 12.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Allentown, PA, October 3, 2023 <\/strong>\u2013 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Women United will honor Anne Baum, President of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital, with the 2023 Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Award, the group\u2019s highest accolade.<\/p>\n

Women United recognizes the Philanthropist of the Year as a member who is active in the community, is a philanthropic leader in the Lehigh Valley and demonstrates a personal commitment of time, talent and treasure to the best of her ability. The group\u2019s founding president Betsy Torrence is recognized as the model of the Philanthropist of the Year awardee.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored by this amazing recognition. Women United is a group of women that truly care about the Lehigh Valley. What I love most is that we do signature projects that make a difference for women and children right here in the Valley,\u201d said Baum. \u201cWomen United changes lives and being a part of that impact feels great.\u201d<\/p>\n

Members will present Baum\u2019s award at Women United 2023, sponsored by Air Products, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital, Capital Blue Cross, Fulton Bank King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC. and People First Federal Credit Union. This annual event will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at The Centennial Catering & Conference Center in Center Valley from 5:30-8 p.m. Registration is available HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be nominated for the Philanthropist of the Year award, let alone receive it, is an incredible honor,\u201d said Lisa Daugherty, President of Women United. \u201cAnne Baum is a powerful community leader and a force in the Lehigh Valley. She\u2019s an excellent role model for the next generation of female philanthropists.\u201d<\/p>\n

Baum is the first President of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital and currently serves on UWGLV\u2019s Board of Directors. She chaired UWGLV\u2019s Resource Development Committee, served on the Executive Committee and Board and served as the 2016- 2017 Campaign Chair raising $12,047,907 for United Way. She has been a member of United Way\u2019s Tocqueville Society for over 10 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so proud to recognize Anne as this year\u2019s philanthropist of the year. She has devoted thousands of hours to volunteerism throughout her professional career and embodies our vision to ensure everyone in the Lehigh Valley belongs and thrives,\u201d shared Marci Lesko, Chief Operating Officer for UWGLV. \u201cWomen United represents the best of women coming together to do what\u2019s right for all and Anne\u2019s commitment and drive are unmatched. Congratulations, Anne.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Baum\u2019s role at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital, she leads strategic planning and operations for the third largest children\u2019s hospital in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital cares for kids of all ages with comprehensive pediatric specialties, the region\u2019s only children\u2019s surgery center, children\u2019s cancer center, children\u2019s ExpressCARE and children\u2019s emergency room.<\/p>\n

She invests her time volunteering with various organizations throughout the area including Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Valley Youth House, Lehigh Valley Industrial Parks, Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, Allentown Symphony and Northampton Community College Foundation. She serves on the Lehigh University Health Systems Engineering Industry Advisory Council and the Downtown Allentown Community Development Initiative.<\/p>\n

United Way Women United fights for the education and stability of women, children and families in the Greater Lehigh Valley through philanthropy, advocacy and volunteer efforts. Women United is part of a global network of more than 70,000 women in 165 communities across six countries, all dedicated to improving lives and creating stronger communities.<\/p>\n

About United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley<\/h1>\n

United Way fights for the health, safety and education of every person in the Greater Lehigh Valley and envisions communities where every person belongs and every person thrives. We strive to achieve this goal by assessing community needs, raising funds, investing in solutions and mobilizing our community to action. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayGLV.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nLaura McHugh
\nVice President, Marketing and Communications
\nUnited Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
\nwww.unitedwayglv.org <\/a><\/p>\n

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