The 17th Annual BasketBall will honor Dan Hilferty of Independence Blue Cross for his outstanding support of Coaches vs. Cancer and commitment to the American Cancer Society's mission of eliminating cancer. From creating a culture of health in the workplace, to collaborating on health initiatives for cancer prevention, to helping to fund breakthrough research, Dan Hilferty and Independence Blue Cross have championed the American Cancer Society's mission of attacking cancer from every angle.  

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This black-tie gala is hosted by Philadelphia’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball coaches - Billy Lange (Saint Joseph’s University), Aaron McKie (Temple University), Steve Donahue (University of Pennsylvania), Zach Spiker (Drexel University), Ashley Howard (La Salle University) and Jay Wright (Villanova University) - and features an elegant dinner, entertainment, spectacular live and silent auctions, and late-night dancing all in support of the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. 

In addition to raising significant funds for the American Cancer Society, this event will offer the unique opportunity for our supporters to network with leaders from Philadelphia’s business and philanthropic community. The Philadelphia BasketBall is an amazing gathering of Philadelphia’s community, health care and business leaders. The evening will afford any supporter the opportunity to play a vital role in raising funds to fight cancer while simultaneously spending quality time with fellow business leaders, customers, and prospects. Since 1996, Coaches vs. Cancer of Philadelphia has raised over $16 million to help eradicate cancer by funding lifesaving research and improve the lives of those affected by this disease.