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The Philadelphia Phillies will host Lou Gehrig Day on Friday, June 3rd at 7:05 PM against the Los Angeles Angels.
Since 1984, the Philadelphia Phillies have been a proud partner of The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Throughout the past 38 years, the Phillies have continuously found new ways to Strike Out ALS. This year, the Phillies plan to bring even greater attention to the ALS cause by hosting Lou Gehrig Day in front of tens of thousands of fans.
Below is a list of some highlights:
To support The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, the Phillies also created a special Theme Night Ticket option. Use the link below to purchase tickets to Lou Gehrig Day on Friday, June 3rd, when the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Los Angeles Angels.
Thank you for your continued support!
History of the Phillies Phight to End ALS
The Phillies and The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter became partners 38 years ago. Two indomitable women made it happen.
Malvina Charlestein, mother of Ellyn Phillips, the Chapter’s Board Chair Emeritus whose husband Alan had ALS, met Nancy Giles and convinced her that, “ALS belonged in baseball.” After a meeting with Nancy’s husband, Bill, who was then President of the Club, the Chapter became the charity of the Phillies Wives. A dinner and fashion show was held featuring the Wives and their husbands strolling down the runway from 1984-1988. The first event raised $28,000. For the Chapter, whose income the previous year had been $4,500, that was extraordinary!
In 1989, the Phillies began the tradition of the annual Autograph Party and Auction. A small group of Phillies employees worked year-round to plan the event. Participating were the players, wives, coaches, manager, and special guests. Phillies ownership, management, front office and game-day staff volunteered. The first event featured autograph and photo booths, grab bags, a dunk tank, games, and an auction. The event raised a staggering $310,000!
As the principal charity of the Phillies, our bond with the team has strengthened demonstrably as the staff and players have come to know our patients, and vice versa. In November of 2019, it was our pleasure to honor the 35th anniversary of this unique, cherished partnership.
The Philadelphia Phillies will host Lou Gehrig Day on Friday, June 3rd at 7:05 PM against the Los Angeles Angels.
Since 1984, the Philadelphia Phillies have been a proud partner of The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Throughout the past 38 years, the Phillies have continuously found new ways to Strike Out ALS. This year, the Phillies plan to bring even greater attention to the ALS cause by hosting Lou Gehrig Day in front of tens of thousands of fans.
Below is a list of some highlights:
To support The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, the Phillies also created a special Theme Night Ticket option. Use the link below to purchase tickets to Lou Gehrig Day on Friday, June 3rd, when the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Los Angeles Angels.
Thank you for your continued support!
History of the Phillies Phight to End ALS
The Phillies and The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter became partners 38 years ago. Two indomitable women made it happen.
Malvina Charlestein, mother of Ellyn Phillips, the Chapter’s Board Chair Emeritus whose husband Alan had ALS, met Nancy Giles and convinced her that, “ALS belonged in baseball.” After a meeting with Nancy’s husband, Bill, who was then President of the Club, the Chapter became the charity of the Phillies Wives. A dinner and fashion show was held featuring the Wives and their husbands strolling down the runway from 1984-1988. The first event raised $28,000. For the Chapter, whose income the previous year had been $4,500, that was extraordinary!
In 1989, the Phillies began the tradition of the annual Autograph Party and Auction. A small group of Phillies employees worked year-round to plan the event. Participating were the players, wives, coaches, manager, and special guests. Phillies ownership, management, front office and game-day staff volunteered. The first event featured autograph and photo booths, grab bags, a dunk tank, games, and an auction. The event raised a staggering $310,000!
As the principal charity of the Phillies, our bond with the team has strengthened demonstrably as the staff and players have come to know our patients, and vice versa. In November of 2019, it was our pleasure to honor the 35th anniversary of this unique, cherished partnership.
