Adam Taliaferro Joins AAA South Jersey Board of Directors

VOORHEES, N.J. – AAA South Jersey welcomes Voorhees native and Adam Taliaferro Foundation chairman Adam Taliaferro as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Taliaferro brings to the group an extensive history of philanthropy and a wealth of knowledge of the South Jersey area.

“It is an honor to welcome Adam Taliaferro to the AAA South Jersey Board. Adam is truly a special individual who consistently strives to do good, mentor, and help others. His journey is nothing short of inspiring. Despite facing a catastrophic situation, Adam has remarkably turned it into a platform to assist so many people, showcasing his incredible strength and resilience. The character and dedication Adam displays in his efforts are truly commendable. We are fortunate to have someone of his caliber join our board, and I am confident that his contributions will be immensely valuable,” AAA South Jersey President and CEO David Antrilli said.

Taliaferro gained national attention as a freshman cornerback at Penn State University when, in his fifth career game, he suffered a devastating spinal cord injury. Doctors told his family he would very likely never walk again.

Months later, he overcame the odds and walked out of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia.

In 2001, Taliaferro’s journey sparked the founding of the Adam Taliaferro Foundation, which provides emotional and financial support to individuals who suffer serious spinal cord injuries in the tri-state area.

"I spent eight months in the hospital and throughout that time, I witnessed many people who didn’t have the financial resources or emotional support to cope with their injuries. I, however, was fortunate to have both. After I made it through my own recovery, my high school football coach and a few other coaches in South Jersey came up with the idea to create a foundation to provide others with the same support I received. Whether it’s helping with the financial burden of recovery or simply offering emotional support to remind people, 'You can get through this,' the Foundation aims to provide that same level of care and encouragement," Taliaferro said.

Now celebrating its 25^th year, the Adam Taliaferro Foundation has donated more than $3 million to help patients in their journey.

In addition to his work with the Adam Taliaferro Foundation, Adam represented parts of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties for eight years in the New Jersey General Assembly, and currently works at a large pharmaceutical company.

"What truly attracted me to this opportunity is AAA’s commitment, both in South Jersey and nationwide, to helping and supporting people in their everyday lives. I’ve personally experienced the power of support from others and the chance to give back by offering insights and strategies to assist those in need is something I’m genuinely excited about. The board is composed of exceptional individuals and I’m eager to learn from them while also sharing my own expertise. This is an ideal fit and I’m honored to have the opportunity to contribute as a member of such a distinguished board," Taliaferro said.

Taliaferro graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2005, and Rutgers Law School in 2008.

Taliaferro is an avid Penn State Nittany Lions and Philadelphia sports fan and enjoys cheering on his two children in their sporting events in his free time.

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