11/13/12: The Philadelphia Flyers coaching staff and their wives made a surprise visit to Larc School in Bellmawr, NJ. Larc School, a recent beneficiary of Comcast-Spectacor Charities, is a non profit special education school that serves students with a wide range of moderate to severe disabilities. The school offers educational programs for students ages three to 21 and has a Special Needs Adult Program for individuals 21 and older. All services are provided at no cost to the families.
Comcast-Spectacor Assists in Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
11/7/12: Comcast-Spectacor collected over 7,500 lbs (18,000 items) in supplies for those affected by Hurricane Sandy at Xfinity Live! Comcast-Spectacor Charities donated 36 cases of water, 10 cases of warm Winter Classic blankets, and 17 boxes of snacks. The Salvation Army and Philabundance organized and took items directly to those in need.
Flyers and KaBOOM! Build Playground
9/28/12: Philadelphia Flyers partnered with KaBOOM! and other local members of the community to build a new much-needed playground in McPherson Park for children in North Philadelphia. KaBOOM!, whose mission is dedicated to saving play for youth, constructs playgrounds across the country in neighborhoods that need them most. The volunteers were able to put the whole playground up in only one day!