Bobby Dodd Institute hosts Breakfast with Champions

The Bobby Dodd Institute will host Breakfast with Champions at 8 a.m. on March 27, with AutoTrader.com as presenting sponsor. More than 400 BDI supporters, clients and community leaders will converge at the Cobb Galleria Centre to celebrate BDI’s mission, 25th anniversary and the achievements of this year’s honorees. The non-profit works to empower people with disabilities and disadvantages to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and integration into society. Phillip E. Miles will be recognized with the Circle of Excellence award. Corporate Sports Unlimited, Inc. will be honored as Employer of the Year, and Catherine White will be recognized as Employee of the Year.

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