Eliminate The Caps
More than 4,500 hats were collected as part of Comcast SportsNet and 610WIP's "Eliminate The Caps" promotion. The hats were donated to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and the Salvation Army. Pictured with the caps are WIP's Angelo Cataldi and Comcast SportsNet's Keith Jones and Michael Barkann.
A Gala Event
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia President Stephanie Smith (center) joins Phil Martelli, Bruiser Flint, Jay Wright and Fran Dunphy at the 5th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer BasketBall Gala. Comcast SportsNet is a proud partner of this event which raised more than $500,000. Proceeds from the benefit will support both the American Cancer Society and the Hope Lodge for cancer patients and their families.
And The Winner Is...
Joesph Fynes of Glenolden, PA was the lucky winner of Comcast SportsNet's 2008 Bracket Challenge. He gets to enjoy his favorite sports team on a brand new 42" HDTV provided by Barnaby's of America.
March Madness on the Floor of The Palestra!
Comcast SportsNet joined together with the Philly 6 Coaches for the 10th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-off Breakfast on floor of the Palestra. Comcast SportsNet is the proud partner of the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer outreach program. For more information on the Coaches vs. Cancer program and the BasketBall Gala please click here
CSN MVP - Brad Hennefer
Brad was chosen as this month's CSN MVP. The senior at Cherry Hill East High School, with 2 Varsity letters, did not let Down Syndrome slow him down as he reigns three's on the basketball court and drives 280 yards on the golf course. In Brad's off time he shares his talent with other individuals with Down Syndrome through "The Brad Hennefer Golf For Life Foundation".
For more information on the Foundation log onto Golfforlife.org
Comcast SportsNet Creates Sam Schroeder Memorial Scholarship
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia President Stephanie Smith stands alongside Donna Schroeder and Philadelphia Police Athletic League Commanding Officer Lt. Susan Slawson at the PAL Media Luncheon. During the luncheon Comcast SportsNet announced the creation of the Sam Schroeder Memorial Scholarship which will be presented to a high school senior , who is active in PAL, and heading off to college to study communications or journalism. Sam Schroeder was one of the first staff members hired when Comcast SportsNet was first announced in 1996. He was also a long-standing PAL Board Member.
