Info: Walk For Suicide Awareness and Prevention October 2 at Phila Art Museum

September 22, 2016 by HughE Dillon

Thousands Walk to Prevent Suicide *** 2016 Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Community Walk Benefiting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Philadelphia, Pa., (September 21, 2016) –

Walk

The 12 th Annual Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Community Walk takes place Sunday, October 2, 2015, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 9 a.m. The Walk is hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). More than $500,000 was raised in 2015. An expected 5,000 participants from across the Greater Philadelphia area will attend. AFSP Philadelphia Board President Jan Evans announced that the AFSP Philadelphia “Buck in a Bucket” Suicide Prevention Program will be launched at the walk. “Buckets will be a vehicle for fundraising but more importantly – the risk factors of suicide will be printed on the buckets for people to see and understand,” Evans said. “Our fundraising focuses on delivering community based programs that help eliminate the loss of life from suicide by delivering innovative prevention programs and educating the public on the risk factors associated with suicide.” It is estimated that each year, nearly 1 million Americans make a suicide attempt, more than 38,000 die by suicide, and more than 20 million suffer from depression; which is a precursor to suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults and the second leading cause of death for college students. Additionally, older Americans over the age of 65 account for 16 percent of all suicide deaths. To register for the walk, go to www.afsp.org/philadelphia.

Philadelphia

2016 Kelly Drive, MLK Drive and Parkway Events – Road Closures for Activities, Parades, Runs, Walks, ETC

April 8, 2016 by HughE Dillon

2016 Kelly Drive, MLK Drive and Parkway Events – Road Closures for Activities, Parades, Runs, Walks, ETC

Thank you Fairmount Park for sending me this list every year so I know what is going on in my front yard. CLICK TO MAKE LARGER.

UPDATE: Since I posted this The City has published the graphics and it’s easier to read.

HERE’S THE LINK

PS PhillyChitChat updates will be on vacation til next Wed as we get ready to launch my newly refreshed site you have all been bugging me to do for the past 5 years. Now I’ll be pretty on WordPress, with social on the side, oh and mobile optimized. Thanks to Chatterblast and 2one5 for dragging me into the modern millennial age.

You can still catch all the latest by following me on
FB Philly ChitChat , twitter HughE Dillon (@iPhillyChitChat) | Twitter
or instagram PhillyChitChat I will be microblogging and dropping news like I heard a rumor that Marc Vetri is looking to open up a cute little cafe in Point Breeze, or OMG 19th Street PhillyFlavors has brown paper on its windows, is it closed or could they be renovating the closet size store which is odd since they were closed all winter, open in March and now brown paper, and finally Kaufman’s the sandwich place on 19th Street, which used to be 4th Street Deli, is now going to become a healthy salad bar/juice eatery by the summer, a popular NYC chain is coming in to run it.
(Normally I include this info in my Monday Morning Philly Gossip Column on PhillyChitChat, which will return April 18) OK here’s the list. Cut/Copy/Screenshot for your use.

Kelly Drive

MLK Drive – which is also closed weekends From April 2 to October 29 for recreational activities
Noon to 5PM.
Partial closure from the beginning of MLK Drive at the Art Museum to Sweetbriar Drive 7am to NOON. Then that portion is open for vehicular traffic, but from Sweetbriar to Falls Bridge remains closed til 5PM. My advice just take the Schuylkill or drive through West Philly to Girard and jump on the expressway there.

Philadelphia

Photos: 25th Celebration Komen Phila Race for the Cure Kick Off Party at Vie

February 12, 2015 by HughE Dillon

This
year’s Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure Kick-Off Party has been 25
years in the making! So, we’ve gone all out to create one spectacular
night, weaving past, present and future into a celebration worthy to
showcase your passion for the cause… and launch our milestone silver
anniversary! – See more at:
http://komenphiladelphia.org/events/kick-off-party-25th-celebration-race-for-the-cure/#sthash.5YQGlVdl.dpuf

“This year’s Komen Philadelphia Race for the CureKick-Off Party has been 25 years in the making! So, we’ve gone all out to
create one spectacular night, weaving past, present and future into a
celebration worthy to showcase your passion for the cause… and launch our
milestone silver anniversary” at Vie, celebrating the women who made this all possible as well as honoring those who are doing amazing things in the fight against cancer.

Elaine Grobman,
CEO of Susan G. KomenPhiladelphia.

Terrance O’Leary, Heather Giampapa, and Beverly
Frantz.

Kate Bilo from CBSPhilly welcomed the guests. All of the women from CBS3 Philly were on hand to lend their support.

Victoria Zellers, Denise Sullivan, Kim Fraites-Dow,
and JoAnne Fisher.

Michele Sching, Donna Baldino, and Erin Owen.

Anna Marchini, Donna Duncan,
The Linda Creed Foundation, Lucy Beard, executive director of the Alice Paul Institute in Mount Laurel, N.J. and Melinda Champion, J&J Snack Foods.

Kristen Houser, Delilah
Rumburg, and Jennifer Davis.

Grace Kong, Gloria Yu, Nancy
Francis, and Kathy Ngee.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.

Jennifer Gable, Denise
Sullivan, Danielle Yavorski, Wendy Voet, and Kim Fraites-Dow, ‎Chief Operating Officer Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (Girl Scout Cookies are on sale now, I saw them at Jefferson Station on Sunday selling them.)

Elaine Grobman with her daughter Leslie Tilles, ‎Partner at The Klein Law Group, P.C.

Jennifer Merschdorf, CEO of Young Survival Coalition (YSC) and
Deborah Harmon-Pugh, President and Editor-In-Chief of The Healthy Caregiver Community Foundation.

Pat Ciarrocci from CBSPhilly.

Stephanie Stahl from CBSPhilly with her son Matthew
Trichon, Lundy Law

Dorothy Johnson-Speight, MHS, LPC is the Founder and Executive Director of Mothers In Charge, Inc (MIC) and
Marvella McDaniel.

A brave warrior in the battle against breast cancer. We walk in Jamie Brooke Lieberman’s memory. For more information on the walk, how you can lend your support or merchandise memorializing the 25th Year click HERE

25th Annual Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure

Mother’s Day, May 10, 2015 | Eakins Oval/Philadelphia Museum of Art
5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Walk

Take Part in our 25th Celebration Year! Register now

2015 RACE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!In
this, our milestone 25th year, there are more reasons than ever for you
to celebrate the Race, the people who make it possible, and the
progress this Race community makes possible in the fight to save lives!
So, register, team up, fundraise… and let’s finish this fight!

– See more at: http://komenphiladelphia.org/race/#sthash.2vDgWwpG.dpuf

One of the award winners being acknowledge

Ron Harper, Jeannine
Lisistski, and Elaine Grobman.
Become a Friend on Facebook HERE

Award Winners on stage.

Robyn Younger and Mable Wellborn.
**************

Mother’s
Day, May 10, 2015 | Eakins Oval/Philadelphia Museum of Art

5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Walk

Take Part in our 25th Celebration Year! Register now

2015 RACE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
In this, our milestone 25th year, there are more reasons
than ever for you to celebrate the Race, the people who make it possible, and
the progress this Race community makes possible in the fight to save lives! So,
register, team up, fundraise… and
let’s finish this fight!

The Award Winners represented

Here is the complete list with connections to their websites to the organizations.

http://komenphiladelphia.org/events/kick-off-party-25th-celebration-race-for-the-cure/#WCH

– See more at: http://komenphiladelphia.org/events/kick-off-party-25th-celebration-race-for-the-cure/#sthash.YnP7WHQj.dpuf

Philadelphia

KELLY DRIVE AND MLK DRIVE 2014 ROAD CLOSURES

March 31, 2014 by HughE Dillon 1 Comment

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

2014 M.L. King Drive Event Closures tentative
Day Event Time

April 5, 2014 MLK Drive Seasonal Weekend Closure Begins 6 AM to 5 PM

April 6, 2014 Hot Chocolate 5 and 15K 6 AM to 11 AM

April 12, 2014 Walk Against Hunger 6 AM to 11 AM

April 13, 2014 Dash For Organ Donor Awareness 6 AM to 11 AM

April 19, 2014 Run for Clean Air 6 AM to 11 AM

April 22, 2014 UCP Run/Walk 7 PM to 8:30 PM

April 26, 2013 Out & Back 4 Mile Run 7 PM to 8:30 PM

April 26, 2014 Sandy Rollman 10K 6 AM to 11 AM

April 27, 2014 March For Babies 6 AM to 11 AM

May 3, 2014 MS Walk 6 AM to 11 AM

May 11, 2014 Race for the Cure 6 AM to 11 AM

May 17, 2014 RAPCS Bike & Hike @Black Road 6 AM to 11 AM

May 18, 2014 ADL Walk 2 PM to 5 PM

June 1, 2014 US Pro Bike Race 6 AM to 3 PM

June 8, 2014 Oddyssey Half Marathon 6 AM to 12 PM

June 8, 2014 Strides for Stroke Walk-a-thon 6 AM to 12 PM

June 15, 2014 Run For Your Life 6 AM to 12 PM

June 21, 2014 Philadelphia Triathlon – Sprint 7 AM to 2 PM

June 22, 2014 Philadelphia Triathlon 7 AM to 2 PM

July 4, 2014 July 4th Celebration 6 AM to 12 Midnight

July 19, 2014 Back on My Feet 24 hour 10 AM to 10 AM

July 20, 2014 Back on My Feet 24 hour Until 10 AM

August 9, 2014 Fun Run 7 AM to 11 AM

August 17, 2014 National Veterans Wheelchair Games 6 AM to 11 AM

August 30, 2014 MIA Concert 6 AM to 11 PM

Last Sunday of August August 31, 2014 MIA Concert 6 AM to 11 PM

September 13, 2014 Undy 5000 6 AM to 12 PM

September 21, 2014 Rock n Roll Half Marathon 6 AM to 12 PM

September 28, 2014 The Parkway Run 6 AM to 12 PM

October 4, 2014 Step out for Diabetes 6 AM to 12 PM

October 5, 2014 Suicide Prevention Walk 6 AM to 12 PM

October 11, 2014 Walk for Parkinsons 6 AM to 12 PM

October 19, 2014 AIDS Walk 6 AM to 3 PM

October 25, 2014 Domestic Violence Awareness Walk 6 AM to 12 PM

October 26, 2014 JDF Walk To Cure Diabetes 6 AM to 12 PM

October 26, 2014 MLK Drive Seasonal Weekend Closure Ends 6 AM to 5 PM

November 2, 2014 Race For Hope 5K Run/Walk 9 AM to 12 PM

November 8, 2014 Y12 K Walk/Run 9 AM to 12 PM

November 22, 2014 Philadelphia Marathon 8K & Kids Run 9 AM to 12 PM

November 23, 2014 Philadelphia Marathon 9 AM to 2 PM

November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Day Parade 9 AM to 2 PM

The above special events are held on M.L. King Drive in addition to the Drive’s normal closures for

recreation activities on Saturdays and Sundays 6 AM to 5 PM, lower portion of M.L. King Dr.

from Eakins Oval to Sweetbriar Dr. reopen to traffic at 12 Noon between April and October

2014 Kelly Drive Event Closures tentative

Day Event Closure Time

April 1, 2012April 6, 2014 Flick Horvat Regatta Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

April 15, 2012April 13, 2014 Flick Horvat Regatta Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

April 19, 2014 Kerr Cup Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

May 6, 2012May 4, 2014 City League Championship Regatta Partial

May 10, 2012May 8, 2014 Dad Vail Partial 11:00 AM

May 11, 2012May 9, 2014 Dad Vail Partial To
May 12, 2012May 10, 2014 Dad Vail Partial 6:00 PM
May 17, 2012May 15, 2014 Stotesbury Regatta Partial 11:00 AM

May 18, 2012May 16, 2014 Stotesbury Regatta Partial To

May 19, 2012May 17, 2014 Stotesbury Regatta Partial 6:00 PM

June 2, 2012June 7, 2014 International Dragon Boat Festival Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

1st Sunday of June June 3, 2012June 1, 2014 US Pro Bike Race Full 7 AM to 3 PM

June 24, 2012June 22, 2014 Philadelphia Triathlon Full 6 AM to 11 AM

July 4, 2014 Welcome America Partial Lower 24 Hours

July 4, 2014 Independence Day Regatta Partial 10:00 AM

july 5, 2014 Independence Day Regatta Partial to

2July 6, 2014 Independence Day Regatta Partial 6:00 PM

September 16, September 2012 21, 2014 Philadelphia Distance Run Full 6 AM to 12 PM

October 6, 2012 October 4, 2014 Dragon Boat Regatta Partial 5 AM to 5 PM

October 13, October 2012 11, 2014 Navy Day Regatta Partial 6 AM to 5 PM

October 16, October 2012 19, 2014 AIDS Walk Full 8 AM to 11 AM

October 27, October 2012 25, 2014 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta Full 6 AM to 5 PM

October 28, October 2012 26, 2014 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta Partial 6 AM to 5 PM
November 4,November 2012 2, 2014 Race for Hope Partial Lower 8 AM to 9 AM
3rd Saturday of November November 17,November 2012 22, 2014 Philadelphia Marathon 1/2 & 8K Full 7 AM to 3 PM

3rd Sunday of November November 18,November 2012 23, 2014 Philadelphia Marathon Full 7 AM to 3 PM

Dad Vail, Stotesbury, and Independence regattas are multi-days closures – starting Thursday after AM rush hour and remaining closed until Saturday around 6:00 PM.

Full closure means that the entire length of Kelly Drive – from Eakins Oval to Ridge Avenue / Lincoln

Drive – is closed.

Partial closure means that only a section of Kelly Drive is closed – generally from Fountain Green

Drive (south) to Strawberry Mansion Drive (north).