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8/23/2011-Comcast-Spectacor Charities presented Bob and Linda Devlin with a check to support Fox Chase Cancer Center's Paws for the Cause at Fox Chase. Pictured, from left - Bob Devlin, Linda Devlin, Donna Katzman (Director of Events, Comcast-Spectacor Charities), Skyler Kleger, Karen Kleger (Fox Chase cancer survivor) and Lisa Perfidio (Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Fox Chase).

7/31/2011- Running in high heels may seem a bit risky but when it is done to benefit the fight against ovarian cancer, Comcast-Spectacor Charities breaks out their pumps to race for a cure. Comcast-Spectacor Charities 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.

Melanie Finley, Ovarian cancer survivor and organizer of the High Heel Race, and Mary Ann Saleski, CSC Senior VP

7/21/2011- Comcast-Spectacor Charities distributed over 300 box fans to elderly at the Philadelphia Senior Center, which is one of many beneficiaries of funds raised through the CSC. The CSC 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.
Comcast-Spectacor Charities responds to extreme heat in community.

7/8/2011- 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.

Dogs and Cats Rally for Flyers at Pet Pep Rally

Nadine Coburn, wife of Flyers Defenseman Braydon Coburn Flyerd Up dogs and cats from the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. Nadine decorated the pet cages with Flyers cheer cards, rally towels, and hockey pucks during a pet pep rally. She 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 CSC 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 youre 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 ODonnell, 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.

CSC Honored with Awards of Achievement

Comcast-Spectacor Charities (CSC) captured four awards of achievement at the Philadelphia Business Journals 2011 Corporate Philanthropy Awards Ceremony. CSC earned 2nd place awards for Top Community Impact, Top Volunteer Donor, Top In-Kind Donor, and was recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Charitable Gives (22nd out of 25th). For Flyers fans the fundraising events organized by the CSC present a smorgasbord of must-have souvenirs. For example, a lucky fan snatched up an autographed, vintage Bernie Parent jersey for $3,500 in the Flyers annual stick auction. Hundreds of game tickets, autographed jerseys, hockey sticks and other memorabilia are donated throughout the year to help in fundraising efforts. Fans also get a crack each year at rarer stuff, like the pink hockey sticks that players used in practice and donated for auctions during breast cancer month. Special auction items also pop up at the arenas charity kiosk on the main concourse, too, such as Coach Peter Laviolettes orange ties worn during the each of the Flyers Playoff games. These fundraising endeavors enables the CSC continues to assisted hundreds of nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Region. If it matters to Philadelphia, its important to Comcast-Spectacor!

Lending a Hand

The Abilities Center of Southern New Jersey and Flyers Wives Melissa Boucher, Lisa Hanrahan, Doreen Holmgren, and Linda Mullen teamed up to stuff Mystery Bags for the Carnival. The Mystery Bags are one of the most popular items every year at the Carnival and it is becoming a great tradition to partner with the Abilties Center to get them filled. For more information on the Carnival or to purchase tickets, visit FlyersCarnival.com.

Flyers Wives Visit CHOP
On February 14, several Flyers Wives visited children at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Kristen Laviolette read them a childrens book and the wives did arts and crafts with the children. CHOP is one of the many beneficiaries of money raised from the Carnival. For more information about the Carnival or to purchase tickets, visit FlyersCarnival.com.

Flyers Wives Help Support Wear Red Day at Virtua
On February 4, Flyers Wives Johanna Timonen and Lisa Hanrahan, along with employees across Virtua, dressed in red to support National Wear Red Day, an initiative of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement. Virtua is one of many beneficiaries of money raised from the Flyers Wives Fight for Lives Carnival, which will take place on Sunday, February 27 at the Wells Fargo Center. For more information about the Carnival or to purchase tickets, visit FlyersCarnival.com.

Flyer'd Up At The Bellevue
Flyers wives and alumni Bob Kelly and Joe Watson stopped by The Bellevue on January 21 to support the upcoming Flyers Wives Carnival. The wives and alumni interacted with the fans that came out and also took part in a Flyers-themed food competition. All proceed from the day went to support the Flyers Wives Fight for Lives Carnival, which will take place on Sunday, February 27 at the Wells Fargo Center. For more information about the Carnival or to purchase tickets, visit FlyersCarnival.com.

10/1/2010: Flyers forward Scott Hartnell shed his trademark curls and donated it to Locks of Love, an organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the US. Locks of Love is one of the many beneficiaries of Comcast-Spectacor Charities.

10/30/2010: Doggone good time! Flyers Wives Nadine Coburn and Heather Hatcher joined PAWS on October 30 for their annual Mutt Strut at FDR Park. Their Flyers Furry Friends team walked pets dressed in costume around the park to raise money for PAWS.

7/8/2010: Philadelphia Flyers prospects participated in an annual charity event Trial on the Isle by land and sea in Stone Harbor, NJ on July 8. Following a mini-triathlon, consisting of a bike ride, kayak, and run, hundreds of fans loyally waited in line for autographs from rookies, draft choices, and current players, including Flyers Ian Laperriere, Jeff Carter, and Ville Leino. Stores along 96^th Street showed their support by decorating their windows for a contest judged by Flyers Wives Doreen Holmgren, Heather Hatcher, and Robin McCrossin. The all-day event ended with a charity softball game. Proceeds from the event went to supporting Flyers Charities, a division of Comcast-Spectacor Charities, with a donation going to American Legion Post #331 in Stone Harbor.

6/2010: Flyers fans raised more than $23,000 for Comcast-Spectacor Charities in the teams second annual playoff Beard-a-thon. More than 300 Flyers fans grew beards, including top growers for the cause Peter Luukko, President and COO of Comcast-Spectacor, and John Page, Global Spectrum COO.

Flyers Season Ticket Holder and unofficial Dancing Guy Shawny Hill raised $650 for the Flyers Charities through the beard-a-thon.

5/7/2010: Flyers Ian Laperriere and wife Magali helped unveil a refurbished Flyers-themed room at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey (May 7). The room was redesigned by Heather Hatcher, wife of Flyers Player Development Coach Derian Hatcher, complete with hand-painted Flyers murals, bedding and more. Ian and Magali, who brought bags of toys and books with them, also spent time visiting with families after unveiling the room. Click here for a photo gallery from the day.

Laperriere grabs hold of 11-month old Sara, as her dad Will chats with Ian's wife Magali at unveiling of Flyers Room at Ronald McDonald House of Southern Jersey.

4/25/2010: Doreen Holmgren, wife of Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren, led a team of Flyers Wives who participated in the March for Babies walk to help support the March of Dimes. (From left) Robyn McCrossin, wife of Flyers Head Athletic Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim McCrossin; Diane Luce, wife of Flyers Director of Player Development Don Luce; Doreen Holmgren; Becky Steltz, sister of Doreen Holmgren; Rhonda McCarthy, wife of Flyers Assistant Coach Kevin McCarthy; and Linda Mullen, wife of Flyers Assistant Coach Joe Mullen walked the five miles on behalf of the Flyers Wives, and helped raise almost $7,000 with donations from friends, family and Comcast-Spectacor Charities. Funds raised in March for Babies support research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives.

4/23/2010: Comcast-Spectacor Vice Chairman Fred Shabel (left), and his wife, Irene (second from left), are joined by Jerry Johnson (right), Chairman of the Board of Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis & Education, and his wife, Raye, at nonprofit organization's 27th Annual Benefit for Children that honored Fred and Irene as "Champions for Children" for all of the involvement, support and leadership they have provided to Arthur Ashe programs and young people. Some 1,000 people attended the event at the Arthur Ashe Center in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the Shabels. The Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis & Education is one of the many beneficiaries of Comcast-Spectacor Charities.

4/14/2010: Members of the Flyers Wives Heather Hatcher, Kimberly Cruz (Asham) and Clancey Kabella (Carle) visited the Pediatrics unit and Pediatric Emergency Department at Virtua Voorhees handing out hats and posters to young fans. The hats were collected during the teams Hat Tricks for Kids Hat Toss, where fans tossed their new hats onto the ice hat trick style to show support for kids battling illnesses. Virtua is the official orthopedic provider of the Philadelphia Flyers, and one of many beneficiaries of the Flyers Wives Fight for Lives Carnival.

Members of the Flyers Wives (from left) Heather Hatcher and daughter Finley; Kimberly Cruz; Jenna Mullin, 11, of Cinnaminson; and Clancey Kabella.

2/16/2010: Jeff Moskowitz, president of the Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists (PARD), an association of privately-owned community pharmacies in the five-county area presents $2,500 check to Lara Price, Sixers Senior Vice President of Business Operations, and Mary Ann Saleski, Senior Vice President of Comcast-Spectacor Charities. PARD joined Foundation in supporting Samuel Dalembert with donation to UNICEF for the Relief Efforts in Haiti.

1/26/2010: Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia and BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools) hosted a business leadership breakfast at Annunciation B.V.M. in South Philadelphia. BLOCS is a Philadelphia scholarship organization committed to providing all children with a quality education.

From left: CSN Philadelphia Senior Vice President Brian Monihan, BLOCS Chairman Mike ONeill, Bishop McFadden, CSN Anchor/Reporter Gregg Murphy (in back), BLOCS Board Member Michael Young, and BLOCS President Brian McElwee.

12/18/2009: Flyers forward Danny Briere, along with teammates Ian Laperriere, Chris Pronger, and Kimmo Timonen shopped on behalf of the entire team for holiday gifts to help local families during the holiday season. The items were donated to Ronald McDonald House facilities which help families with children staying in area hospitals.

Flyers forward Danny Briere shops with Teddy Thomas, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey.

12/9/2009: Flyers forward Scott Hartnell and other members of the Philadelphia Flyers were on hand for the Firefly Literacy Funds Cocktails for a Cause at The Field House in Philadelphia. Firefly Literacy Fund is a non-profit dedicated to bringing adventure, opportunity and hope to young, at-risk children through literacy.

Flyers Forward Scott Hartnell presents check to representatives from Firefly Literacy Fund (from left): Kelly Smith, Jessica Paschke, Hartnell, Melissa Barnhart, Ashley Creasy

12/1/2009: Flyers alumni Tim Kerr and Brian Propp, along with members of the Flyers Wives and Flyers Training Staff joined troops and volunteers at the annual Treats for Troops packing event at Flip & Baileys Bar and Grill in Rosemont, Pa. The items for the packages were collected at various locations over the past month, including the Wells Fargo Center and Flyers Skate Zones. The care packages will be shipped to local servicemen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Pictured (Left to right): Major Ted Lorenz, Flyers alumni Tim Kerr and wife Midge, Flyers alumni Brian Propp, Braydon Coburns girlfriend Nadine Gustafson, Robyn McCrossin and husband Flyers Head Athletic Trainer Jim McCrossin and Assistant Athletic Trainer Sal Raffa.

9/17/2009: Attending the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund luncheon at Drumthwacket, the New Jersey Governor's Mansion, are (left to right) Heather Hatcher, wife of Flyers Player Development Coach Derian Hatcher, Dara Marcozzi, Chair of New Jersey Governor's Ovarian Cancer Workgroup and Susan Bass Levin, Deputy Director of the Port Autority of New York and New Jersey. The event helped raise awareness for ovarian cancer research and celebrated ovarian cancer survivors such as Marcozzi and Bass Levin.

8/29/2009: Philadelphia Flyers Head Athletic Trainer Jim McCrossin (middle), along with wife Robyn and son Luke, at American Legion Post #331 present check from Flyers Charities, a division of Comcast-Spectacor Charities to Commander Al Carusi (left). The donation stems from fundraising efforts from the annual Flyers Trial on the Isle (July 9) in Stone Harbor and Avalon. Proceeds will be used to support local active duty personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, as well as the establishment efforts of the Forgotten Warriors Museum.

8/22/09: Laughter and excitement filled the Wells Fargo Center at the United Spinal Associations Kids Sports Spectacular, an action packed day of recreational events, activities, and dreams that come true for kids who are wheelchair users.

7/30/2009: Comcast-Spectacor Charities and Philadelphia Senior Center (PSC) teamed up once again for the annual Fan Fair at the PSC Main Branch in Philadelphia (July 30) distributing over 300 free box fans for seniors. Members of the Comcast-Spectacor Family of Companies, including General Manager Ed Stefanski, Philadelphia Flyers Ambassador of Hockey Bob Kelly were on hand to distribute the fans.

PSC and Comcast-Spectacor Charities launched Fan Fair during a week of high temperatures and high humidity both which can be dangerous to seniors. PSC, which has been a national leader in heat safety and education for seniors since 1993, celebrated its 60th Anniversary by distributing its 10,000th free box fan during Fan Fair.

7/9/2009: Philadelphia Flyers prospects took a break from the ice and headed to the shore for the annual Flyers Trial on the Isle conditioning and charity event in Stone Harbor, NJ, (July 9). Following a mini-triathalon, where the prospects participated in running, kayaking, and biking, the players were available for autographs at Harbor Bizarre on 96th Street before heading to the charity softball game at 80th Street Field in Avalon, NJ. The day was filled with fun prizes and auctions for items such as autographed sticks, exclusive Spectrum items and an autographed press release. Net proceeds benefit Flyers Charities, a division of Comcast-Spectacor Charities, to help support veterans causes.

6/11/2009: The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson held its inaugural ball at the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park (June 11). Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider and Comcast-Spectacor Charities were the lead sponsors of the event hosted by Caroline and Sidney Kimmel, which honored Senator Arlen Specter and the American Cancer Society. While guests enjoyed a dinner, reception, and entertainment, the event helped raise funds for cancer research.

The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center, is home to internationally renowned cancer physicians and research scientists. Cancer treatment at the Kimmel Cancer Center utilizes cutting edge technology, along with world class therapeutics and the latest clinical trial options.

5/19/2009: (left to right) Comcast-Spectacor Charities Senior Vice President Mary Ann Saleski and Mercy Health System Senior Vice President Mission & Sponsorship Sister Kathleen Keenan, RSM participated in a ribbon cutting and van dedication at the new Mercy Life, Living Independently for Elders, in North Philadelphia. Comcast-Spectacor Charities is providing funding for patient transportation.