Avalon High Heel Race Worth the Trip   Running in high heels may seem a bit risky but when it is done to benefit the fight against ovarian cancer, the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation breaks out their pumps to race for a cure.  The Foundation sponsored the second annual High Heel Race on Sunday, July 31st on 21st Street in Avalon, NJ.  Funds raised benefit the Melanie Finley Ovarian Cancer Foundation, a grassroots group that raises money to promote awareness and provides financial assistance to women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Flyers James van Riemsdyk Swings into Summer with Philadelphia Freedoms Charity Tennis Tournament   The Philadelphia Freedoms hosted Flyers Night on July 15 at the Pavilion at Villanova University.  The Freedoms took on the Boston Lobsters and Jan-Michael Gambill with special guest Flyers’ James van Riemsdyk. Fans met JVR during a pre-match autograph session. Also featured was a special auction hosted by JVR that included signed Flyers gear. The auction raised over $10,000 benefiting Comcast-Spectacor Foundation with a portion of proceeds going to Abington Health.  The Philadelphia Freedoms were co-founded by Billie Jean King. The Billie Jean King Foundation is one of the many beneficiaries of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation.

Sixers Beach Bash a Slam Dunk for Charity   The 76ers swapped their high tops for flip-flops during the teams annual Beach Bash at Jack’s Place in Avalon, NJ!  Fans had the opportunity to meet and greet Sixers Head Coach Doug Collins, as well as Hip Hop and the Sixers dancers.  Kids enjoyed face painters, crafts, and carnival games, while parents partook in the Sixers annual Yard Sale and silent auction, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Sixers Charities.  Sixers children’s book author Jennifer Grocki also signed copies of “From A to Zone D: The Alphabet Basketball Style!”  To purchase the book visit ComcastSpectacorFoundation.org.

Fans Cheer on Flyers Prospects in Triathlon and Charity Softball Game   Flyers prospects took a break from the ice to participate in “Trial on the Isle,” a mini-triathlon followed by a charity softball game in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. The event raised over $7,000 for charity with a portion of proceeds benefiting the American Legion Post #331 in Stone Harbor. The annual conditioning day is part of a mini-camp for the Flyers prospects.  The mini-triathlon begins with a bike ride, followed by a kayak along the bay, and ending with a run to the finish line. Afterwards the prospects were available for autographs at the Stone Harbor Elementary School.  The day concluded with a charity softball game, Flyers rookies against the Stone Harbor Stars. Flyers Charities auctioned off exclusive memorabilia throughout the day including a team signed paddle board that was used by the prospects during the race.

Comcast-Spectacor Foundation Helps People in Need Locally Stay Cool   The Comcast-Spectacor Foundation distributed over 300 box fans to elderly at the Philadelphia Senior Center, which is one of many beneficiaries of funds raised through the CSF.  The CSF is committed to responding to causes and needs in our community like the current extreme heat. Pictures from the event are available on the Flyers Charities Facebook page.

Flyers Scott Hartnell Exercises with Carnival Auction Winner   Flyers Wives Carnival auction winner Andreas Logothetis exercised with Flyers forward Scott Hartnell.  Logothetis, a 15-year-old freshman at Gloucester High School, followed Hartnell through an intense workout regimen and received tips from personal trainers at Versa Fit Studios in Voorhees, NJ.  Click here to watch a video of the workout.

Dogs and Cats Rally for Flyers and Sixers at Pet Pep Rally   Flyers wives Nadine Coburn and Laura O’Donnell “Flyer’d Up” dogs and cats from the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.  The wives decorated the pet cages with Flyers and Sixers with cheer cards, rally towels, and hockey pucks during a pet pep rally.  They also spent time caring and playing with the animals. The pet boutique rescues dogs and cats in need of permanent homes and is expected to save the lives of at least 2,000 to 3,000 pets this year. PAWS is one of the many initiatives of the CSF and is also a cause near and dear to Nadine and Braydon Coburn.

11-Year-Old Collects $1,408 and 3700 Diapers for Charity on Her Birthday   When you’re 11 years old, your birthday is a big deal. But Jessica Huller gave up a pile of presents in order help families in need. Jessica made a request to each of her friends before celebrating her birthday asking them to make small cash or diaper donations. Their gifts added up to nearly $1,408 and 3700 diapers, and Jessica handed all of it over to the Mothers’ Home, a residential facility for expecting mothers in Darby, Pennsylvania. Jessica and her mother Tanya toured the facility and dropped off the diapers crediting the Flyers “Hockey for Huggies” diaper collection at a game earlier this year as their inspiration for the charitable birthday party.

Flyers Wives March on in Support of Babies Raising $7,500   Flyers Wives raised $7,500 as they marched on in support of babies during the March of Dimes annual March for Babies. The four mile walk took place along the Camden Waterfront and up the Ben Franklin Bridge to raise funds for the March of Dimes’ programs of research, community service, education and advocacy to save babies.  Over 900 March for Babies walks took place across the country. Flyers wives who participated in the walk included Laura O’Donnell, Kate Walker, Doreen Holmgren, Kristen Laviolette, Linda Mullen, Rhonda McCarthy, Elaine Reese, Lisa Hanrahan, and Diane Luce. Members of the Flyers wives also helped the March of Dimes raise $9,000 at their Banquet for Babies which was held in March.