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George Davison was honored to participate in the Dancing with the Pittsburgh Stars Gala, which raised more than $68,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in September 2008. In addition to raising funds for research and development to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, the annual event also creates awareness about the devastating disease, which affects …

Davison was proud to support the Riverview Relay for Life as a corporate sponsor and through the participation of our creative “Dare to Invent” team at the 24-hour event. The largest fundraiser in the world, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life gives everyone a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled …

Davison employees volunteered their time and talents for the 2010 United Way “Day of Caring” campaign, which connects companies with local nonprofit organizations. Their efforts helped Storehouse for Teachers – a resource where teachers can obtain classroom supplies for their students at no cost. The organization is renovating a 30,000 sq ft resource center in …

Every day wounded veterans and their families must struggle to overcome the loss of a limb, significant burns, or even the reality of being in a wheelchair. The mission of The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes is to help them overcome these obstacles and resume a productive and fulfilling life. Severely wounded and disabled War …

Students from Garfield’s The Neighborhood Academy in Pittsburgh were the first area high school students to visit Inventionland April 12. The group of 14 students explored the creative work environment, home to Davison’s innovative designers and creative people.

Davison was pleased to provide a $2,000 gift to sponsor the Sawyer Business School 2008 New Product Innovation Competition (NPIC) at Suffolk University. The competition makes it possible for undergraduate, graduate, and alumni students from the College of Arts and Sciences, Sawyer Business School and the Law School to “innovate and participate” in an entrepreneurial …

Like most people, our company was devastated by the horrific damage that Hurricane Katrina caused and wanted to lend a hand. After researching many worthwhile organizations, we chose to raise money for Habitat for Humanity because these funds were to be used for fixing and rebuilding homes in the Gulf Coast region that were affected …

The following is an excerpt from a letter we recently received from the Shady Side Academy Gala Auction Co-Chair thanking us for our company’s support: “Please know that your contribution to this year’s GALA 2005 has provided support not only to Shady Side Academy but indirectly the entire Pittsburgh Community. An outstanding education for students …

Our enthusiastic team of sales professionals gave it their all at the 2011 St. Margaret Foundation Fitness Classic 5K run / walk. They had a great showing and also had a great time, while representing Davison, a corporate sponsor of the event, which had well over 700 participants! Funds raised through the event benefit the …

As a Business & Industry Council member of the Sen. John Heinz History Center, Davison was sole corporate sponsor of the presentation: “Washington and Western Pennsylvania.” The innovative, entertaining and educational program explored the varied lives of George Washington in the region. The well-received “Washington and Western Pennsylvania” program included a behind-the-scenes exhibit talk by …