A lifelong West Chester resident and co-owner of Kelly's Sports, Addy donated
freely of her time, money and talents for the betterment of athletics in and around
the West Chester area for most of her adult life. She and her husband, Alvy, started
Kelly's Sports Ltd. in West Chester in the 1970s and showed strong devotion and
commitment to the community and to West Chester University. They annually
sponsored some 50 youth and adult sports teams. Her donations to WCU, area high
schools, and numerous community projects are legendary. The Addy Kelly Award
is presented to a West Chester alumnus who exhibits outstanding support which
has directly contributed to the enhancement of WCU women's athletics. Addy
Kelly died in 2005.
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