Temple University Athletics
Fourth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer BasketBall To Be Held April 28
4.20.07 | Men's Basketball
April 20, 2007
PHILADELPHIA - March is known for the Big Dance, but April has an even Bigger Dance. Join Independence Blue Cross and Grand Lodge of PA, Order Sons of Italy as they present the Fourth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer BasketBall Gala, a spectacular Black Tie event that unifies Philadelphia's college basketball teams against a common foe - cancer.
The BasketBall Gala will be held at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue on Saturday, April 28, from 6:30 until midnight. 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 BasketBall is a marquee event of the Philadelphia Coaches vs. Cancer program," said Dunphy, who is in his second year as the National Coaches Vs. Cancer chairman. "It is a fun evening which has helped to generate awareness and revenue in the fight against cancer."
Live Auction highlights include: catching a Phillies game with Coach Martelli and all your friends, a Penn State/Notre Dame Football Game Package, an all inclusive Cancun vacation, passes to all three Triple Crown horse races, a Trip to the 2008 Final Four, and the opportunity to play against the Coaches and their coaching staffs on the floor of the Palestra.
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 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.
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. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
