Lou Gehrig Day

Since 1984, the Philadelphia Phillies have been a proud partner of ALS United Mid-Atlantic. For over 40 years, the Phillies have continuously found new ways to support local care programs and research.

In honor of Lou Gehrig Day, the Phillies are hosting ALS Awareness Night presented by Asplundh when the Phillies take on the San Diego Padres. Purchase tickets using the link below. A $6 per-ticket Group Fundraiser Rebate will be applied to your order, with proceeds benefiting ALS United Mid-Atlantic.

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Recap of Last Year’s Lou Gehrig Day
It certainly was a night to remember at Citizens Bank Park. Before the gates opened, ALS United Mid-Atlantic and I AM ALS teamed up for a pre-game meetup by the Third Base Gate. A hundred friends and family gathered to kick off the celebration.

The on-field festivities started with an incredibly generous donation of $365,000 from Asplundh. This act of kindness set a powerful tone for the night.

A deeply moving moment followed with the “ALS Lineup of Courage,” where five remarkable people living with ALS joined Phillies players and coaches on the field for the national anthem. This touching display of solidarity was truly inspiring and brought a sense of unity to the event.

Following the anthem, Kyle Schwarber and Rob Thomson made it a point to talk with those living with ALS and their families. Their genuine kindness left a lasting impression, and the families expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warmth and care shown by the Phillies players and staff.

“Our entire ALS community thanks the Philadelphia Phillies for once again going above and beyond to honor Lou Gehrig and support the fight against ALS,” said Ellyn Phillips, Board Chair Emeritus at ALS United Mid-Atlantic. “For over 40 years, the Phillies and their fans have supported the mission to strike out ALS. Through fundraising and awareness, they make it possible for ALS United Mid-Atlantic to provide the critical care programs that patients rely on every day.”

More than $23.8 million has been raised to support local ALS care and research programs since their relationship with ALS United Mid-Atlantic began in 1984.

The event was proudly supported by the following organizations and individuals.

• Grand Slam Sponsors: In Memory of John Muller, Joseph and Genevieve Morrin, and Reds and Dorrie Meyers, The Klein/Tow Family
• Grab Bag Sponsor: Hatfield
• Home Run Sponsors: Cytokinetics and In Memory of Anne and Ron Krancer
• Iron Horse Sponsors: BAYADA Home Health Care, BDO, Billy Lake Memorial ALS Research Fund, Conservest Capital Advisors, Ewing Cole, Farber Family Foundation, Julius and Ray Charlestein Foundation, RMG, and Kelly and Al Slipakoff & Family.