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Philly b-ball teams up against cancer
Triangle Sports Desk
Issue date: 4/6/07 Section: Sports
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March is known for the Big Dance, but April has an even bigger dance.
The Independence Blue Cross and Grand Lodge of PA, Order Sons of Italy will present the Fourth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Gala, an event that will unify Philadelphia's college Basketball teams against a common foe-cancer. The event will bring together the best of the Philadelphia Basketball community for an elegant night of exquisite dining, live music and dancing, all while raising money to battle cancer.
Hosting the event will be Philadelphia's college Basketball coaches and their wives; Ree and Fran Dunphy, Temple University; Judy and Phil Martelli, Saint Joseph's University; Rene and "Bruiser" Flint, Drexel University; Donna and John Giannini, La Salle University; Yvonne and Glen Miller, University of Pennsylvania: Patricia and Jay Wright, Villanova University. Former Missouri Head Basketball Coach and Coaches vs.
Cancer Founder, Norm Stewart will be honored at the event. With more than 500 people expected to attend, this year's goal is to raise over $400,000 for the American Cancer Society. In 2006, the gala raised $375,000.
"The support for the Philadelphia Coaches vs. Cancer program has been tremendous," Saint Joseph's University head Basketball coach Phil Martelli said. "We look forward to having a fun evening at the Basketball Gala as we continue to work our way towards a cure for cancer."
The proceeds from the event will fund cancer research, education, advocacy,and patient services of the American Cancer Society. Since 1993, Coaches vs. Cancer has raised more than $30 million dollars nationwide and almost $2 million in Philadelphia.
Ticket prices for the Basketball Gala are $300 per person and $3,500 per corporate table (this includes 10 tickets and recognition in the event program). To order tickets, or for more information about the Basketball Gala, visit www.phillycvc.org, contact Lisa Kaplan at 215-985-5401 or email pa.phillycoaches@cancer.org.
The Basketball Gala will be held at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue on Saturday, April 28, 2007, from 6:30 until midnight.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
The Independence Blue Cross and Grand Lodge of PA, Order Sons of Italy will present the Fourth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Gala, an event that will unify Philadelphia's college Basketball teams against a common foe-cancer. The event will bring together the best of the Philadelphia Basketball community for an elegant night of exquisite dining, live music and dancing, all while raising money to battle cancer.
Hosting the event will be Philadelphia's college Basketball coaches and their wives; Ree and Fran Dunphy, Temple University; Judy and Phil Martelli, Saint Joseph's University; Rene and "Bruiser" Flint, Drexel University; Donna and John Giannini, La Salle University; Yvonne and Glen Miller, University of Pennsylvania: Patricia and Jay Wright, Villanova University. Former Missouri Head Basketball Coach and Coaches vs.
Cancer Founder, Norm Stewart will be honored at the event. With more than 500 people expected to attend, this year's goal is to raise over $400,000 for the American Cancer Society. In 2006, the gala raised $375,000.
"The support for the Philadelphia Coaches vs. Cancer program has been tremendous," Saint Joseph's University head Basketball coach Phil Martelli said. "We look forward to having a fun evening at the Basketball Gala as we continue to work our way towards a cure for cancer."
The proceeds from the event will fund cancer research, education, advocacy,and patient services of the American Cancer Society. Since 1993, Coaches vs. Cancer has raised more than $30 million dollars nationwide and almost $2 million in Philadelphia.
Ticket prices for the Basketball Gala are $300 per person and $3,500 per corporate table (this includes 10 tickets and recognition in the event program). To order tickets, or for more information about the Basketball Gala, visit www.phillycvc.org, contact Lisa Kaplan at 215-985-5401 or email pa.phillycoaches@cancer.org.
The Basketball Gala will be held at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue on Saturday, April 28, 2007, from 6:30 until midnight.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
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