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WAVY TV Sports Director Among Five Selected To CIAA Hall Of Fame
Nation's oldest black athletic organization holds induction ceremony on March 4
Wavy-TV sports director Bruce Rader is among five honorees selected for induction to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Hall of Fame.
Bruce Rader Carries Olympic Torch
Bruce Rader carried the Olympic Torch in Northern Virginia near the Pentagon on the last week in December, 2001. Following the run, Bruce was invited by the President to a reception on the South Lawn of the White House.
Click on the following links below to view photographs taken of Bruce carrying the torch, the people that carried the torch on that day, his family, a ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia held by the Mayor after the run and of President Bush at the White House.
Carrying the Torch »
At the White House »
Bruce Rader To Carry Olympic Torch
"Light the Fire Within"
The Salt Lake Olympic Committee has announced that Bruce Rader from Virginia Beach, Virginia will have the prestigious honor of carrying the Olympic Flame.
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Statement by Bruce Rader
As our nation and our community continues to heal, our dedication to volunteerism is more important than ever. Nothing can change the fact that thousands of lives have been ended by these evil, despicable acts of terror. But we must continue to come together as a nation and help our neighbors as they help the survivors and families of the victims.
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Suzanne Pavlat (2001)
On Aug 12th those of us associated with Bruce Rader Charities suffered a great loss when neuroblastoma, an incurable cancer of the nerves, finally claimed the life of 11-year-old Suzanne Pavlat of Virginia Beach. Suzanne, a graduate of Thoroughgood Elementary was also an active member of Girl Scout Troop No. 166 and was a member of Little Creek Amphibious Base Protestant Chapel.
