Phillies and Nemours Children’s Health Team Up to Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer During Ballpark-Wide Event on Saturday

Once-in-a-lifetime experiences for children battling cancer; plus Stand Up to Cancer in-game moment

Participants include Christie and Chris Phelan, who started Corey’s Promise foundation after losing their son Corey, a Phillies minor league pitcher, to cancer last year

In an effort to raise awareness for childhood cancer, the Phillies are hosting their seventh consecutive Childhood Cancer Awareness Night presented by Nemours Children’s Health on Saturday, September 9, before that evening’s 6:05 p.m. game against the Marlins. Fans should be in their seats by 5:30 p.m. for the ballpark-wide Go Gold event, which will include heartwarming moments and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for families affected by cancer.

Participants include those who are receiving treatment from Nemours Children’s and other area hospitals, as well as those affiliated with the Kisses for Kyle Foundation, which assists families in the Delaware Valley region who are battling childhood cancer with a variety of programs, services and special events.

Also participating will be Christie and Chris Phelan, who started the Corey’s Promise foundation after losing their son Corey, a Phillies minor league pitcher, to cancer last October at the age of 20. The Phelan family will watch the game from a suite donated by Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, a long-time supporter of the V Foundation for cancer research. Fans will also have the chance to support Corey’s Promise by purchasing T-shirts at the First Base Plaza, with monies raised to help families financially so they can dedicate more time to their child battling cancer.

In addition, the first 2,000 fans to purchase Theme Night tickets for this event will receive a voucher for an exclusive Phillies Go Gold hat courtesy of Nemours Children’s Health. That evening’s Phillies Charities, Inc. 50/50 Drawing will also benefit the Nemours Foundation. Plus, players and on-field personnel will wear gold ribbons and wristbands to support the cause. For more information, visit phillies.com.

LINEUP FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT PRESENTED BY NEMOURS CHILDREN’S HEALTH

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ABOUT NEMOURS CHILDREN’S HEALTH

Nemours Children’s Health, the official Children’s Hospital of the Phillies, is one of the nation’s largest multistate pediatric health systems, which includes two free-standing children's hospitals and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty care practices. Nemours Children's seeks to transform the health of children by adopting a holistic health model that utilizes innovative, safe, and high-quality care, while also caring for the health of the whole child beyond medicine. Nemours Children's also powers the world’s most-visited website for information on the health of children and teens, Nemours KidsHealth.org.

The Nemours Foundation, established through the legacy and philanthropy of Alfred I. duPont, provides pediatric clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention programs to the children, families and communities it serves. For more information, visit Nemours.org.

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