Phillies Charities, Inc. Phantastic Auction Raises $106,000

Online auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences comes to a close; Round of golf with Phillies broadcaster John Kruk is top-selling auction item

May 18th, 2017

The results are in; the fifth annual Phillies Charities, Inc. Phantastic Auction held on phillies.com garnered over $106,000 for charity.
This unique event, held in partnership with SportsRadio 94WIP, ran from May 3 - 12 and gave fans the chance to bid on 52 priceless experiences with Hall of Famers and All-Stars, as well as exclusive trips, memorabilia and many other Phillies opportunities.
"Thanks to incredible fan support, along with the partnership with SportsRadio 94 WIP, the fifth annual Phantastic Auction raised over $106,000 for Phillies Charities, Inc. and the Phillies Phestival, which benefits the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association," said Dave Buck, Phillies Senior Vice President, Marketing and Advertising Sales. "This event was a great way for the Phillies to give back to the community while offering unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our fans."
Top 10 Phantastic Auction Bids

PROCEEDS FROM THE PHANTASTIC AUCTION
The Phillies family - from the players, coaches, and their wives, to the alumni, ballgirls and front office staff - takes great pride in giving back to the community. Phillies Charities, Inc., the charitable arm of the Phillies organization, makes gifts to charitable organizations that serve a wide variety of needs, primarily in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and particularly those serving the Greater Philadelphia area and the communities of its minor league affiliates.
The net proceeds from The Phantastic Auction will benefit Phillies Charities, Inc., and a portion of those proceeds will be contributed to the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association as part of the Phillies Phestival.
Learn more about the Phillies in the community by visiting Phillies.com/community. For questions regarding The Phantastic Auction, please email [email protected].
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