On Thursday, Aug. 15, at 11:30 a.m., the 76ers and Penn Medicine teamed up to unveil a newly refurbished basketball court at Roberto Clemente Park in Philadelphia, cutting a ribbon on a new and safe place where local youth and their families can gather.
The Sixers Dance Team performed.
As did Sixers Stix, who will also be performing tonight at Diner en Blanc
Adelman a limited partner of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns and operates the Philadelphia 76ers was on hand, as the 76ers were private funders along with Penn Medicine supporting the new basketball court.
Susan Slawson – Parks and Recreation Commissioner, stated how grateful the City was that partners like the Sixers and Penn Medicine would support projects like this as the City does not have the funding alone to execute on this level. Which we call gap funding. It’s why entities like Rittenhouse Square has a gala, to raise funds for the upkeep of the very public Rittenhouse Square.
Legend Dr J was in the house. He told the gathered crowd, especially the kids, that a neighborhood basketball court was a great way to start off ones dream of being a pro player. It was also a great place to make friends, and socialize, but it takes more than play time to become great. It takes working hard in school, discipline and being a good kid.
Newly elected Council Person Jeffery Young Jr. – City Council (District 5) was excited to pick up from the last administration to finish the project for the Spring Garden/Fairmount neighborhood. He also announced the Fairmount Sunflower Festival would be taking place September 7. Save the date.
Were putting smiles on lots of kids faces with Sixers Swag.
Next up for the Sixers is Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Pickleball Tournament and Reception on September 7. INFO
