Interboro students raise over $28,000 for CHOP
XTU radio personality Andie Summers to speak at May’s Tasty Talks luncheon
PROSPECT PARK » Interboro students celebrated Friday night, April 12 at the High School’s annual Bucs-aThon event, after surpassing their goal of $20,000 and raising a whopping $28,564 for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
The total is almost double what was raised last year and it is the highest total in Interboro Bucks-aThon history.
Representatives from CHOP were on-site to say a few words and accept the generous donation. This year’s Bucs-a-Thon was under the leadership of student Megan Keeney.
The Bucs-a-Thon is a charitable organization with the mission of raising money for CHOP.
Students begin raising money as soon as the school year begins in September, holding all types of fundraisers, from apparel sales to special dinner nights at Nifty Fifty’s, Panera’s and other restaurants, where they received a percentage of the sales.
To celebrate the goalbreaking donation to CHOP, the Bucs opened the Interboro gym to all members of the Interboro School District community Friday night for “community hours” from 4 to 7 p.m. Donors who gave $50 or more were able to stay until 10 and had full access to all activities, which included yard games, face painting, mini-golf, a bounce houses, karaoke, laser tag, dancing and more.
The event also had an abundance of food donated from local businesses such as Chick-fil-A, Wawa, America’s Pie, Delco Steaks and others.
Special thanks also goes to Philly Mini Golf Rentals and Jason’s Jumpers.
Tasty Talks presents radio personality Andie Summers in luncheon to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Special guest Andie Summers of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU will speak at the next Tasty Talks event at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Mary 8 at Jin Ding Restaurant, 1051 Conestoga Road, Radnor Township.
Tasty Talk events were founded and are hosted by Realtor Michelle Leonard of Keller Williams Realty.
Country music personality Summers has been a part of 92.5 XTU in Philadelphia and its suburbs since 1999. Summers has garnered the love of her listeners and the respect of the country music community, winning CMA Awards, Gracie Awards and the ACM Award.
When not behind a mic, Summers enjoys spending time with husband, Leonard, and their two children, traveling, and contributing her time, talents, and resources to various organizations, including St. Joseph’s Parish in Downingtown, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, American Red Cross, Liberty USO and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The Tasty Talks luncheon costs is $30 in advance, and includes hors d’oeuvres, lunch, dessert, tax and tip. In this Tasty Talks, guests will also have a chance to network with Nicole Michalik, also a 92.5 XTU radio personality, and Shannon Boyle, assistant producer and digital director of the Andie Summers Show, plus other people.
Other surprises will be chocolate cowboy treats provided by Jody Peskin, owner of The Sweet Trading Co.; Banana Pudding provided by Brooke Diggs, owner of BB’s Banana Pudding and More; Nashville Hot Chicken, provided by Jim, Leo and Pep Osmanollaj, owners of Baba’s Hot Chicken and Brews; and JT Wilder Barbecue, generously provided by owner Jason Wilder.
Everyone is welcome and all proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a charity chosen by Summers in honor of her sister who recently passed away of lymphoma.
Proceeds will specifically benefit Heather Fuller, a sixyear survivor of acute myeloid leukemia. Heather is participating in LLS’s The Big Climb Philly on May 11 to raise $3,000 for LLS Research. LLS is a leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating blood cancers, providing free education and support to patients and their families, and advocating for cancer patients.
To reserve a seat, call 610-527-3200 by May 5. To reach Michelle Leonard, call 610-331-5913 or follow her on Instagram @thehatlady507.
St. Bernadette’s to hold first community fair
St. Bernadette of Lourdes Parish, 1001 Turner Ave., Drexel Hill, will hold its first-ever fair on April 2427.
Hours will be 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25; and 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 26 and Saturday April 27.
Bishop John McIntyre will be at St. Bernadette’s to kick off the fair on Wednesday night.
Many parishioners and church leaders are involved in the fair committee, including the Rev. John Masson, pastor; Kat Hernandez; Debbie O’Brien; Bernadette Hilferty; Jennifer Scamuffa; Patrick Hernandez; Jerry Scamuffa; Mike Thornton; Lorna Laffey; Gregory Valenti; Marykate Murphy; Kevin Crooks; Amy Sandman; Betty Barnes; Sherry Sapienza and John Student.
Ride bands, good for one day at the fair for all rides, all night, will be on sale for $25 at the fair. The fair will feature exciting rides, delicious treats, a DJ and games.
For questions, email berniesfair@gmail.com or go to: www.facebook.com/stbernadettefair.
Rose Tree Optimist Club holds giant flea market Sunday
The Rose Tree Optimist Club will host its spring giant flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 at Delaware County Com
munity College Campus, 901 Media Line Road, Marple Township.
A plethora of vendors will be selling their wares for a chance to pick up all kinds of bargains. The Optimists will also run a food both.
Spaces cost $50 or $90 for a double space. Proceeds from space sales benefits the club’s youth programs and other Optimist projects.
For more information or to inquire about spaces, call 484-908-9662 or email optimistfleamarket@gmail. com.
The rain date will be April 28.
Catholic Charities Appeal partners with Philadelphia Phillies for 11th annual night at the ballpark
The Catholic Charities Appeal is partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies for its 11th annual CCA Night with the Phillies at 6:40 p.m. on Friday, May 31 at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies will play the St. Louis Cardinals
Those interested in supporting CCA by purchasing tickets for the game can go to: www.mlb.com/phillies/ tickets/specials/catholiccharities.
A portion of the proceeds from all tickets sold through this dedicated link will directly benefit CCA beneficiary programs that provide support to ministries, including special education; social services; evangelization; mission parishes; and infirmed and retired priests.
Seating will be located in the outfield — sections 140148 — at $36 per ticket, Pavilion — sections 201-205 — at $30 per ticket, and Pavilion Deck — sections 301-310 — at $20 per ticket. An $8 charge will be applied per ticket at checkout and those funds will benefit CCA.
If 500 or more tickets are sold, an individual from Holy Innocents Outof-School Time Program, a ministry of Catholic Social Services and a CCA beneficiary, will throw out the first pitch of the game. In addition, Cardinal O’Hara High School Choir will sing the national anthem.
CCA is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most important fundraiser, benefiting hundreds of thousands of people through numerous organizations and ministries in the archdiocese. To learn more about the CCA, visit https://www. catholiccharitiesappeal.org. The Haverford Twilight Run and Walk will take place Saturday, April 27 at 5 p.m. at Haverford High School, 200 Mill Road, Havertown.
The Twilight Run is the biggest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit School District of Haverford Township Education Foundation. The foundation raises funds for innovative educational opportunities for students in the Haverford Township School District.
Kids and adults who want to test their mettle in an early spring run can register for the Twilight 5K along Darby Road, which will be closed to traffic.
Elementary school competitors, parents with strollers, and youngsters ready to participate in their first timed race can participate in the Elementary School One-Mile Challenge. The 5K walk provides an opportunity for nonrunners to get out and get exercise along picturesque Darby Road.
All Haverford Township students who register for the event will be entered into a raffle to win prizes.
This unique community event takes runners and walkers through the heart of Haverford Township, ending with Party on the Town offering free and reduced-cost food and beverage items from local pubs, restaurants, delis and dessert shops. Participants’ race bibs are their “tickets” to the Party!
Proceeds of the Twilight Run benefit the foundation’s Mini and Empowerment Grant program, with a mission is to fund innovative learning opportunities that inspire Haverford students.
Since its inception in 2004, the foundation has awarded more than 200 grants for innovative learning opportunities like Discover Day, and “One School, One Book,” author visits, academic assemblies, robotics courses, community gardens, Art in the Classroom, math and reading learning centers, Yoga Kids, Best Buddies, Artist in Residence programs, audio books, PAWS for Reading, 3D printing and much more.
Race sign-up information and registration details can be found at https:// runsignup.com/Race/ PA/Havertown/Twilight5KHavertown or at https:// haverfordedfoundation.org.
Registration taking place for Haverford Twilight Run and Walk