Pompeanniversary: Bob’s work goes beyond the sports desk

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you have lived in Western Pennsylvania for far more than a couple of years, it is probable you’ve personally witnessed Bob Pompeani host some kind of charity event.

“When he commits to anything, he’s going to do it,” says Vasso Paliouras, Founder of Lending Hearts. “So if that indicates bolting throughout the road from the station to the hotel to function an party, he is there. He is on it.”

For 31 a long time, he’s overseen the ‘Bob Pompeani Golf Classic’ that can help elevate funds for nearby folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“His caring and his kindness to these people is one thing that retains him going. It keeps us all heading,” claims Tami Rippy from the Partners for High quality Foundation.

“What constantly impresses me about Bob is that he cares,” claims Greg Jena from Associates for High quality. “And not just about the men and women that we assist. He receives psychological chatting about them. He is definitely invested and not just a chairman of the celebration in name only.”

He is also hosted dozens of occasions for the Mario Lemieux Foundation, serving largely as the host of Mario’s yearly movie star golf outing.

“He’s a drive – he is Pomp,” says Mario Lemieux Basis Executive Director Nancy Angus. “Every person appreciates him and he is beloved but I imagine even extra than that, he understands the value of philanthropy. He understands that he can give his time and his talents for the better great and that allows us which in transform will help other individuals.”

And some of individuals organizations have even Regarded him for those efforts….two years in the past, Lending Hearts, a community charity centered on supporting little ones and young older people dealing with most cancers, named him their ‘Man of the Year’ for supporting them raise almost a million pounds more than 10 several years.

“Bob touches every thing and every person in some way or one more,” suggests Paliouras. “He is community. He helps make Pittsburgh a particular location.”