On May 2, 2011, my wife and I had the privilege of attending the Richie Ashburn-Harry Kalas Foundation benefit fundraising dinner.I provided the art work for the event as well as quite a few hand painted baseballs that they had the Phillies" players sign. Then they auctioned them off. The painted baseballs raised $2,600.00 for the foundation.
I also provided a hand painted Richie Ashburn bat that was auctioned and brought in $750.00.
We took lots of photos with the current and former Phillies that were in attendance. Below are a few of them.
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Here we are with former Phillies pictcher and current broadcaster Larry Andersen and his wife. I presented Larry with a hand painted baseball of himself.
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I had a chance to talk with Larry Andersen for awhile. Very nice guy.
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We spent some time chatting with former Phille Ricky Botallico.
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Darren Daulton was about as cool as they come.
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We got to meet Cy Young winner Roy Halladay.
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Pitcher Ryan Madson was very friendly too.
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Here we are with Phils skipper Charlie Manuel.
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Phillies Broadcaster Tom McCarthy.
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Catcher Carlos Ruiz was the friendliest player there.
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Every body's favorite Chase Utley spent some time talking to us.
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The always smiling Shane Victorino.
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Phillie Broadcaster Chris Wheeler.
The Richie Ashburn Foundation was founded in 1998. They recently changed their name to The Richie Ashburn/Harry Kalas Foundation.
Their mission is to bring free baseball camps and clinics to kids in the Philadelphia area.
Please take a moment to learn more about this outstanding organization and the great work they do and get your tickets now for the upcoming Richie Ashburn/Harry Kalas Foundation Benefit Dinner.
Richie Ashburn/Harry Kalas Foundation
Guests at the dinner will include current and former Phillies players, broadcasters and more.
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