A Community Partner Event is any fundraising activity conducted by an individual or group. The money raised by these events each year is vital to our patient services programs and research.

Billy Lake Basketball Marathon

October 1, 2022

Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2022 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Billy Lake Basketball Marathon! The Billy Lake Memorial Basketball Marathon is a great time for the whole family. Come watch great basketball games featuring many elite high school teams. Activities include a silent auction, raffle baskets, face painting, and more.

Billy Lake was a young Havertown father of four who succumbed to ALS in April 1992. Each year, his family and friends organize this marathon to raise money for ALS research and as a tribute to his courage. The Lake-Quinn family has been organizing this memorable marathon to fight ALS for 30 years, making it the longest family-run ALS Association event throughout the entire country.

Date: Saturday, October 1st

Location: Bonner-Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, PA

Scott A. Mackler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

November 13, 2022

The online registration fee is $30 for both the 5K Run/Walk and the 1 Mile Fun Walk. For the first 200 participants to register, you will receive a free t-shirt. Online registration ends Thursday, November 10, at 12:30 PM. Day-of registration will be $40.

After the race, stay for our awards ceremony and enjoy a full post-race kosher buffet. 

Date: Sunday, November 13, at 12:30 PM

Location: Temple Beth El, 301 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE

If you are interested in starting your own Community Partner Event, please contact Kelsey Quinn at Kelsey@alsphiladelphia.org.