During a recent game against the Chicago Cubs, the Philadelphia Phillies hosted ALS Awareness Night at Citizens Bank Park, raising a total of $800,004 to support ALS research and patient care. A major portion of this amount—$365,000—was donated on the field by Asplundh, the event’s presenting sponsor, in honor of former Chairman and CEO Scott Asplundh, who is currently living with ALS.
Proceeds from the event will go toward ALS United Mid-Atlantic to fund research, medical care, and support services for individuals affected by the disease. Since the partnership between the Phillies and the organization began in 1984, over $23.8 million has been raised for the cause.
The evening featured a special ceremony called the “ALS Lineup of Courage,” where individuals living with ALS and their families stood on the field alongside Phillies players during the national anthem. Scott Asplundh and other local patients participated, and former Phillies intern Michael Brown, who has ALS, was recognized during the game.
Phillies CEO John Middleton thanked fans and Asplundh for their support, highlighting the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide hope to those affected by ALS. Asplundh CEO Matt Asplundh shared the company’s pride in partnering with the Phillies in support of Scott Asplundh and the larger ALS community.
Fundraising efforts also included auctions, special ticket promotions, a 50/50 raffle, and themed merchandise, all aimed at raising awareness and resources for the fight against ALS.
Ellyn Phillips, Board Chair Emeritus of ALS United Mid-Atlantic, acknowledged the Phillies’ decades-long support and their impact on the lives of ALS patients through ongoing fundraising and advocacy.