Bill Russell – who as a basketball player for the Boston Celtics won 11 championship rings (more than any other professional in the history of the game) – is an American icon representing winning and success. Mr. Russell was a special guest at the recent Robroy Industries Annual NAED Dessert Reception held in Boston during NAED’s annual national conference. Early in his career Mr. Russell made a personal decision not to sign public autographs. However, he did agree to provide Robroy Industries with a highly rare and valuable signed jersey for use as a raffle gift. The jersey was subsequently won by Bill Elliott, Elliott Electric Supply, in a drawing made by Mr. Russell.
L-R- Robroy Industries Dessert Reception guest, Bill Russell, former Celtic’s player and David A. Marshall, President and COO of Robroy Industries picking the winner of the rare signed jersey.
As a thank you to Mr. Russell, Robroy Industries contributed to The Bill Russell Mentoring Grant Program: a nonprofit organization established to award grants to non-profits whose focus is to expand the reach and resources for quality youth mentoring in the city of Boston.
Bill Elliott, Elliott Electric Supply, receives his rare autographed Bill Russell jersey from David A. Marshall, President and COO of Robroy Industries.
Robroy Industries also made donations to these three other important organizations:
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
The Massachusetts Hospital School
NAED Education and Research Foundation
For additional information about Robroy Industries, visit www.robroy.com.
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