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Tom Baker

@BakerLeadership

Lila's Dad, @VarietyKids CEO, County Councilman (2014-22), @North_Hills School Board (2011-13), Get Involved! Inc. Founder, @MillersvilleU Trustee

 Pittsburgh, PA
Joined February 2009
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It’s @YASurvivorsU Wig Out night in the Burgh at @WinBigRivers ! @ChrisKail
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It was a good experience again as a partner and vendor at the @autismofpa Safety Expo sharing about @varietykids today in Monroeville!
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Thank you so much to the Pittsburgh @penguins for the kind Community Spotlight Honoree experience! I really appreciate the team for making it special. @VarietyKids received wonderful recognition in front of tens of thousands of Penguins fans thanks to this spotlight! #LetsGoPens
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Thanks to the @CLIU21 for hosting @VarietyKids last week in Schnecksville, PA and for making this fantastic video about the power of partnerships! facebook.com/reel/1115243334…
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We are so grateful to work with such amazing organizations who love to help special needs families as much as we do. CLIU21 hosted another adaptive bicycle and stroller presentation alongside...

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@Blackburnsmed and @VarietyKids had the honor to present adaptive equipment to children at Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit in Schnecksville, PA this month. It was a great day for the children and their families. Thank you CLIU for hosting the event. facebook.com/share/v/1CDEKb2…
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It was a strong finish to the fall season for our NHAA 8U Foxes tonight! 🦊 🥎@nhaasports
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Last night was dynamite! Thanks to everyone who made our 99th Annual @varietykids Gala a huge success at the Heinz @HistoryCenter ! ❤️ @Blackburnsmed
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Congratulations to Supervisor Audrey Mackie, a 2026 recipient of the Dr. Tom Baker Community Leader Award and honoree at the 17th Annual Pittsburgh Service Summit, hosted by Get Involved! Inc. 💚 Her dedication to public service and an inclusive community makes a lasting impact.
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The Silent Auction is LIVE! Even if you're not joining us tomorrow night at the Variety 99th Annual Gala you can bid on some of the amazing live auction items that we have! Something for everyone! event.gives/2026varietygala/…
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We had such an awesome day at the 18th Annual @CovestroUS & @VarietyKids Halloween Party! The 10:30am and 1:30pm parties were both spooktacular was awesome crowds! 🎃 🍭
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We had a terrific day in Schnecksville, PA presenting equipment with our partners from the @CLIU21 ! The @VarietyKids loved their 6 total bikes & strollers. Another 7 children were also fitted for their bikes. We are making plans right now to come back to the CLIU in early 2027!
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Thanks to Jade Sweetwood from @fox43 for covering the special @VarietyKids day in Southcentral PA on the news! fox43.com/article/news/commu…
Local charity, Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 donate adaptive bikes, strollers

Local charity, Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 donate adaptive bikes, strollers

Eighteen adaptive rides were distributed to kids in need from five area counties on Monday in Cumberland County.

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We had a fantastic @PghNorthChamber Meet the Candidates Business After Hours tonight! 🗳️ @RepVenkat @JeremyShafferPA @SenWilliamsPA @SuzanneFiliaggi
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We had an awesome @VarietyKids Emerging Leaders Board meeting last night & are pumped about the great things that this group of terrific young leaders is doing & will continue to do for years! The ELB also donated a large part of the candy for our Halloween party at @CovestroUS !
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It was a great morning at the Rep. Shaffer and @SenRobinsonPA Annual Community Leaders Breakfast with a fantastic crowd at Altmyer Barn! @DougSmithLive of @lightoflife was an amazing Keynote Speaker as always! 🎤
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Only 6 days until the 99th Annual Variety Gala! But who's counting? We are and we couldn't be more excited to welcome back the EXTREMELY talented, @ZacharyRutterArt. Enjoy this preview of the live painting he'll complete at the Gala and then one lucky bidder will take it home.
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We had a marvelous Monday in Enola at the @caiu15 presenting 18 bikes & strollers to wonderful @VarietyKids from Perry, Dauphin, & Cumberland counties! We enjoyed back to back presentations with terrific families. Thanks to @MalloryMetzner from @abc27News for covering the day! 📺
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Replying to @VarietyKids
@VarietyKids presented adaptive bikes and adaptive strollers to Midstate families today. I saw first-hand how this equipment is changing lives. Full story tonight on @abc27News at 6.
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Congrats to the @MillersvilleSGA team for defeating our @MUAlumni team 7-4 at the 2nd Annual Homecoming SGA vs Senate @millersvilleu Kickball Game! 🦢 🦢 @VilleMarauders
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Our alumni crew had a fun time at the @millersvilleu Homecoming Football Game against Kutztown! 🏈 @VilleMarauders @MUAlumFromDay1 @MUAlumni
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