Nick Piccone
The Richie Ashburn-Harry Kalas Foundation, which began in 1998 after Richie Ashburn passed away, will have its annual dinner on Thursday, May 19th, Morton’s steakhouse restaurant in in Center City hosts the dinner beginning at 6:30 P.M.
The dinner will provide an open bar and souvenirs, and a chance to mingle with some of the Phillies players, current and former. Maikel Franco, Odubel Herrera, and Pete Mackanin are just a few of the current Phillies that will be on hand.
However, one guy will be there that many people may still have some vitriol for, and that’s former Phillies general manager, Ruben Amaro, Jr. Former announcers Gary Matthews and Chris Wheeler will also be on hand.
If you don’t know much about the foundation, here’s what it says on their website:
The Richie Ashburn-Harry Kalas Foundation is dedicated to providing all children with the opportunity to learn the game of baseball. In support of this goal, we are proud to contribute to the following programs that serve children with physical and mental disabilities:
Miracle League Association
Beep Baseball
Prices range from $250 in Ashburn Alley to $500 in the Diamond Club.
Sponsorship opportunities include a $4,500 Grand Slam Partner, $3,000 Platinum Camp Sponsor and a $1,500 Gold Camp Sponsor.
More information here. Buy your tickets here. If you can’t attend but would still like to donate, click here.
Morton’s is located at 1411 Walnut Street in Center City.