Sixers’ Elton Brand, Willie Green, Andre Iguodala and members of the Philadelphia 76ers, along with President and General Manager Ed Stefanski, joined Sixers Charities for an exclusive open house at the 2010 Green Design Home (April 1, 2010) at Sheldon Crossing in Manayunk.  The Design Home featuring chic green architecture, amenities, art and design is the first area residential community targeted for Platinum Certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Home Program. Environmental enthusiasts and Sixers fans alike shared the opportunity to get a first look and experience the new Sheldon Crossing sustainable green living carriage homes.  The event showcased the model home, and featured an exclusive sealed bid auction for items such as a 16-square foot piece of the Spectrum court autographed by members of the 2009-10 Philadelphia 76ers, and items made by artisans, jewelers and furniture makers who specialize in recycled materials.  Also in attendance was the team that developed Sheldon Crossing: Denise Lehmann and Alex Plessett, Principals of Denale, Inc.

On the roof at Sixers Charities Sheldon Crossing event are (from left): Sixers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski, Rodney Carney, Lou Williams, Thaddeus Young, Sheldon Crossing Principal Alex Plessett, Jodie Meeks, Samuel Dalembert, Jrue Holiday, Marreese Speights, and Jason Kapono. Photo credit: Looking Glass Photography Click here to see how the Sixers continued to recognize NBA Green Week with a special event at the Philadelphia Zoo!

Didn't make it to the event? No problem, click here to "purchase a leaf" from the "Tree Of Life."   The tree was created from construction debris at Sheldon Crossing by eco-sculptor/artist Mari Skarp.  Net proceeds benefit Sixers Charities, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation to help support various non-profit organizations including, but not limited to: Main Line Health, Coaches vs. Cancer and Philabundance

Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the event: 

Comcast-Spectacor Foundation Auctions a Success- Raise Funds for Local Charities
Flyers and Sixers fans had the chance to bid on various items at the annual Comcast-Spectacor Foundation auctions at the Wachovia Center.

Fans at the Wachovia Center had the unique opportunity to participate in three in-arena special events, the Flyers 13th Annual Stick Auction (March 23), the Flyers Players’ Favorite Things Basket Auction (April 3) and Sixers Players’ Favorite Things Basket Auction (April 14). 

With over 80 items, the Flyers Stick Auction featured various autographed memorabilia from sticks and jerseys to helmets and other collectibles from members of the Philadelphia Flyers, Phantoms and elite players around the league. The most popular items included autographed game-used sticks from Claude Giroux (Flyers) and Alexander Ovechkin (Capitals).

The Players’ Favorite Things Basket Auctions gave Flyers and Sixers fans the opportunity to connect with their favorite players with personalized baskets created by the Flyers Wives and Sixers Ladies.

With 41 baskets being auctioned off, there were many exceptional items included in each basket. Among these items were: Kimmo Timonen’s game-worn helmet from the 2006 Torino Olympic Games; Martin Biron included an autographed Nintendo Wii game system,; Jason Smith’s autographed RBK ATR sneakers and Sony Playstation Portable (PSP); Kareem Rush’s basket included various University of Missouri items, along with Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia; and Willie Green included a complimentary five-day Jr. Golf Camp at BQ Golf Academy in Conshohocken.

In all, the auctions collectively raised over $40,000 that will help benefit local charities through the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation.

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76ers Celebrate Diamond Anniversary with Fundraising Event at Tiffany & Co

December 2008:  In celebration of the 76ers 60th Anniversary season, President and General Manager Ed Stefanski along with the Group Director for Tiffany & Co. Ray Raby hosted a fundraising event at Tiffany & Co. to benefit the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation/Sixers Charities.   -Read More