TIAA-CREF gets 'adopted'

John Boccella, the mayor of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA has proclaimed the TIAA-Cref cycling team to be the official "Home Team" of his Borough. One day after visiting students and staff at Conshohocken Elementary School, the community’s leaders were so impressed that they decided to honour the team.

"In honour of their service to the youth of Conshohocken I, mayor of the Borough of Conshohocken hereby adopt the TIAA-CREF Professional Cycling Team as Conshohocken’s Official 'Home Team' in Pennsylvania’s 'Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling Benefiting Fox Chase Cancer Center' and the team’s other races throughout the world," read part of the mayoral proclamation.

Jason Getchell, a first grader at Conshohocken Elementary School, accepted the award on behalf of the team, who were preparing for the following day's race over an hour away in Reading. As one of the students who benefited from TIAA-CREF’s act of service, Jason was more than happy to get dressed up and help the team.