If it’s summertime, it’s baseball season. And there is no place in America where fans love their team more than in Philadelphia. So, to celebrate the season and to show some much-deserved appreciation for the many people who make up Philadelphia’s Cancer Center, Fox Chase hosted a Phillies Block Party on July 17.
A sea of red flooded the Fox Chase Courtyard as employees donning their Phillies-themed “We Are Fox Chase” T-shirts enjoyed the festival-like atmosphere, complete with a DJ playing upbeat party music, a variety of lawn games, and even a dunk tank where anyone could take their best shot to see COO Joel Helmke, MSHP, FACHE, under water.
A fully catered lunch featured picnic-style fare, from burgers and dogs to pulled pork, sausage and peppers, and water ice for dessert.
Phillies Team Spirit at the Cancer Center
Rounding out the fun were special visits by the Phillie Phanatic, the Phillies Ball Girls, and 1993 National League champion Mickey Morandini, who graciously posed for photos and signed baseballs for fans.
“The contributions you each make are important, but together, they add up to an incredible team effort,” said Morandini in remarks to the crowd. “I’ve seen what happens when a team pulls together, and you are an outstanding example. It is my pleasure to join you today to celebrate your many achievements and to cheer you on to even more milestones in the future.”
“Facing cancer is hard, and we are here to offer our support, our care, our kindness through its many trials,” noted Fox Chase President and CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS. “In doing so, we draw inspiration from the people we help—and it motivates us to keep doing better. Thank you for your continued dedication to our mission. Your commitment to the community of people at Fox Chase is what makes us unique.”
CHEERing on Employees
The Phillies Block Party is among a year-long roster of special events and activities planned by Fox Chase’s CHEER Committee. CHEER stands for Cultivating High Engagement and Employee Recognition. With more than 50 members across Fox Chase’s many departments and locations, the group promotes engagement and recognition among their Fox Chase colleagues.
Next up on the schedule? Fox Chase’s Best Chili Contest coming this fall. Do you think you have an award-worthy recipe for this comfort food favorite? The judges will decide when they taste the contest entries. Look for details on The Hub and in the E-News Daily!
Until then, see if you can spot yourself and your Fox Chase friends in the photos below, and thank you to everyone who helps uplift patients and families with cancer by supporting the Fox Chase mission.