A few weeks ago Sean Joyce, the Corporate Sales Manager & Special Events
guy for Drexel University Athletics posted a basketball trivia question
with a prize of two tickets. I entered the contest and also opened a
conversation, with Sean, about helping some of the Youth Groups in
University City.
Sean, and Drexel, came through like super heroes.
So far, Drexel has provided blocks of tickets for three games.
Among the folks who benefited were
SFDS basketball players (and families)
An After-school program
A Friday Night-out-for-Teens program
BSA Troop 152 plus some Ventures and Cubs Scouts.
Families and a few neighbors of the kids.
Drexel also benefited because empty seats were filled by cheering new
fans.
Sean and Drexel went out of their way to make things convenient and fun
for the kids.
They hooked us up with some free parking and included the kids in center
court contests for prizes.
They also printed up signs welcoming the kids to the "DAC" and directing
them to their sections.
At game one, an exciting men's game, at least 10 of our kids walked away
with free "T"-shirts.
This past Friday night several of the kids were involved in some
half-time activities on the court.
One young teen girl won a $50.00 gift certificate to the Spaghetti
Warehouse. She has never been there and is delighted to be able to treat
her family to a second outing, because of Drexel's generosity.
Another little girl won two free Cheese steaks from Abner's.
Several others caught "T" shirts thrown into the stands.
Sean made sure that free posters were available.
The kids were instructed that they could bring $5.00, so they could enjoy
dinner at the 7 PM game.
The Drexel special is a Hot Dog, Soft Drink and Chips for only $3.25,
bargain priced for even modest incomes.
Most kids had money left for "dessert" (candy) or Nachos.
Everyone claimed to have a great time and I believe that exposure to
college facilities provides inspiration and incentives for these kids to
maximize their opportunities in grade school and high school with college
as a goal.
Game three competed with some heavy-duty TV football, so fewer parents
were available to take their kids to the game, but some of the kids who
made it, were repeats, having enjoyed the earlier games.
I can not thank Sean or Drexel enough.
At least 100 children have had the opportunity for safe fun; have been
exposed to a more advanced level of basketball; enjoyed a live spectator
experience; and visited a college Campus. Many did so accompanied by
parents, other family members and friends.
Here are links if anyone else wants info on the Drexel Dragons.
www.DREXELDRAGONS.com
www.DACPACK.com
Outsiders can see men's game for $10.00 / ticket.
Women's games are free.
They are good sporting events in a good facility.
The SFDS kids have, in the past, enjoyed such outings through PENN, at
the Palestra.
We hope to make trips to both schools an annual treat, and maybe add in
USP games.
The experience is a win-win for all.
The kids get an affordable family outing and the schools get new,
enthusiastic fans.
Best!
Liz
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