“Wings of Life” Award Acknowledges Community Involvement and Leadership

HAZLETON -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently awarded Slusser Brothers the “Wings of Life” Award for its leadership and community involvement in helping MDA raise funds to fight the debilitating disease.

The award was presented at the MDA’s eighth annual Black and Blue Ball, which was held April 11 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort in Wilkes-Barre.  The event receives the name from its unique dress code, which features everything from tuxedos and formal gowns to blue jeans and leather jackets.

“We are honored to receive this award acknowledging our commitment to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Patrick Bartorillo, General Manager at Slusser Brothers.  “Our employees and our customers live in this region, and we are proud to be part of the community.”

For the past several years, Slusser Brothers has been a major underwriter of the MDA’s Black and Blue Ball, which is one of the region’s biggest events of the season.  Proceeds raised from the events help local families by funding the purchase of wheelchairs and braces, clinic visits, support groups, MDA summer camps for children and research.

    “We here in Northeastern Pennsylvania are privileged to have businesses like Slusser Brothers that care about our community and get involved in worthy causes like Muscular Dystrophy and the Black and Blue Ball,” said MDA District Director Kim Quinn.  “This award recognizes Slusser Brothers’ commitment and longevity as a supporter.”

    Slusser Brothers has been serving northeastern Pennsylvania since 1965.  It is the region’s leading contractor and material supplier.  A subsidiary of Harrisburg-based Pennsy Supply, Slusser Brothers provides customers with washed and sized high-quality aggregate and specializes in customizing aggregate to meet customers’ specific needs.

    Slusser Brothers has more than 300 seasonal employees in Luzerne County, who are stationed at its operations in Dorrance Township and Jenkins Township.  The company operates several paving crews, three asphalt plants, two crushing facilities and one sand-and-gravel production facility.