Villanova Basketball | 2020-2021 Day with the Cats

You and a guest will meet Head Coach Jay Wright and the 2020-2021 Villanova Wildcats and enjoy a VIP tour of the Newly Renovated Finneran Pavilion and First-Class Practice Facilities. Experience also includes firsthand account of the Wildcats as they prepare for competition.

The terms and conditions of "Day with the Cats" are:

· Available practice dates are limited to those provided by Villanova Men's Basketball.

To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date, based on the donor's availability.

· No additional guests can be present at any of the activities included in prize.

· Autographs & photos will only be permitted at the discretion of Villanova Basketball Staff.

· No exceptions will be made for any of the terms and conditions listed above.

· Travel and accommodations are not included.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

30-minute Zoom call with Emmy-winning writer Meredith Scardino

Late Show with David Letterman, The Colbert Report, SNL, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Girls5Eva.

Did you ever wonder what goes on the writers' room? This is your opportunity to find out and hear about Scardino's journey into writing for television. Scardino's newest venture is Girls5Eva, a show she created for NBC's streaming platform, Peacock, about a girls' band from the 90's that reunites to give it all another try.

Anne Scardino and Meredith Scardino will each match the winning bid up to $1,000.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

Have you seen our cooking show, Served with Love by Chef Jared, and wished you could have a taste of the delicious meals that you see on screen? Now you can! Enjoy a cooking demonstration and delicious meal for 10 people with our very own professional chef, Jared Johnson! All ingredients and wine for the dinner are included.

The cooking enthusiast who wins this package will also receive the Do, Cookie Dough Confections cookbook, Hello Cookie Dough, autographed by Do owner Kristen Tomlan, and a Do baking spatula.

Jared Johnson's Biography:

Food, family and Philadelphia are the first three things that come to mind when trying to describe who I am or what I'm about. Hello. My name is Jared Johnson and I am the Executive Chef and Food Services Manager at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

Born and raised in Lansdowne, PA into a large, multi-ethnic family, the kitchen was the central location in my house growing up. My mom and grandmother made everything from scratch. I could see firsthand and from an early age the process of producing great meals and the way it brought us all together. In addition to the food prep I learned about gardening and the value of fresh ingredients. Food preservation was also an important component of my childhood; methods of pickling, canning and smoking helped us enjoy the fruits of spring and summer well into the colder months of fall and winter.

I started working in restaurants at 15. By the time I finished high school I was already a seasoned line cook and had also learned the art of pizza making. Rather than going off to college, I attended the "School of Hard Knocks" working in various restaurants in and around the city continuing to hone my craft and learn new techniques. At 25, I took a position as a production chef doing corporate catering for several Center City law firms and from there my career really took off. In 2003 I started my own boutique catering company with my wife, Denise. After 7 years we sold the company and made our way back to Philadelphia to start a new chapter. In 2012 I was named Executive Chef for the STARR Restaurant Group facilitating world class events in some of Philadelphia's most prestigious and storied cultural institutions. While with STARR I spent a great deal of time mentoring Philadelphia's under-served youth with culinary aspirations through a non-profit organization called C-CAP (Careers through Culinary Arts Program). While working with these budding culinarians I realized that I could use my years of experience and advanced skill set to give something back to the community. This growing passion to give led me to RMHC of the Philadelphia Region where they were undergoing a huge renovation and needed a chef to develop and run their food service program; caring for and feeding more than 100 families with seriously ill children, 365 days a year. It seemed like a match made in heaven and now with 18 months under my belt I can honestly say that coming to be a part of RMHC was the best move of my career!

I am thrilled to have found a home at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region. This is a dream job! I look forward to growing our food service program and creating lots of fun and exciting food centric concepts to share and enjoy with our families in this community of comfort and hope!

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

Do you love to bake? Now you can bake like a true Philadelphian and learn how to make your own delicious donuts from the one and only, Federal Donuts. The donut-making class is taught by Federal Donuts Culinary Director, Matt Fein and up to 10 people can attend.

About Federal Donuts:

The brainchild of five hospitality pros including James Beard Award winning restaurateurs Steven Cook and Mike Solomonov, founders of the hospitality group CookNSolo Restaurants (Zahav, Abe Fisher, Dizengoff, Goldie), Managing Partner Tom Henneman, Felicia D'Ambrosio and Bob Logue -- Federal Donuts is known for its affordable comfort classics in unexpected flavors. The shop consistently draws crowds eager for "Hot Fresh" Donuts - straight out of the fryer and tossed in house blended sugars; or "Fancy" Donuts, topped with a rotating selection of imaginative and delicious glazes and made fresh each morning. Federal Donuts' twice-fried, super crispy chicken is offered coated in dry seasonings, savory glazes, or naked. In addition, Federal Donuts serves up its Philly favorite Chicken Sandwich, a twice-fried boneless chicken breast dusted in house ranch seasoning, and topped with American cheese, dill pickles, and the shop's not-so-secret recipe for "Spicy Rooster Sauce", all on a Martin's Potato Roll.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

Alan Miller has generously offered to pick up the tab for you and a guest to have lunch with him at your restaurant of choice: Savona, Del Frisco's, or 1862 at the Union League.

Alan Miller's Biography:

Alan B. Miller is Chairman and CEO of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), which he founded in 1979. UHS, a Fortune 500 company (#281), is also one of the largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS owns and operates 400 facilities in 37 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Miller also serves as Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT), which he founded. UHT is a real estate investment trust (REIT) which has investments in 65 properties located in 20 states.

Miller has received numerous awards for his business and charitable activities. Most recently, in 2019, he was named to the Forbes "America's Most Innovative Leaders" list. He has been named by Modern Healthcare as one of the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare" for the last 17 years.

At graduation from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Miller was commissioned in the U.S. Army and served in the 77th Infantry Division.

Miller earned his MBA degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

Do you love all Philadelphia sports? Then you deserve this ultimate Philly Sports Experience, brought to you by Fox Rothschild, Michael Menkowitz, and Mark Menkowitz.

• (5) Eagles tickets in a club box around the 40 yard line at Lincoln Financial Field
• (4) Thuzio Tickets to an event featuring Cris Carter on October 13th
• (4) Flyers tickets in the lower level of the Wells Fargo Center
• (4) 76ers tickets in the lower level near mid-court at the Wells Fargo Center
• (4) Phillies tickets in the Diamond Club directly behind home plate at Citizens Bank Park
• Signed Brent Celek Superbowl 52 jersey

Restrictions: Due to COVID-19, some of these opportunities may not occur until the 2021 season.

About Fox Rothschild:

Fox Rothschild is a national law firm delivering strategic and practical solutions for clients. We are innovative and entrepreneurial - a spirit that attracts some of the brightest legal talent from across the country. Home to 950 attorneys in 27 offices coast to coast, Fox offers a team of accomplished professionals who have honed their legal skills in government and industry.

We appreciate the fluctuating nature of today's competitive business environment and are skilled at crafting legal solutions that enable our clients to achieve outcomes that may once have seemed impossible. When you choose Fox, you choose an adviser as dedicated to your success as you are.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected]. **

The winning bidder of this package and three guests will enjoy a delicious meal at Del Frisco's with Temple University & University of Pennsylvania former men's basketball coach, Fran Dunphy. Not only has Fran made an impact in the sports world, he has also made an impact here at the House. In 2019, we honored Coach Dunphy with the Jimmy Murray Community Leadership Award. The winner of this package will also receive (4) tickets to a Temple Basketball game in the 2020 season.

Coach Fran Dunphy Biography:

Fran Dunphy Former Basketball Head Coach Temple University Francis J. Dunphy has been a part of collegiate basketball for six decades. He started as a student-athlete playing basketball for La Salle University, co-captaining the team his senior year. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1970, and his first coaching position was as an enlisted assistant coach at the United States Military Academy. From 1975-79, he served as an accounting teacher, guidance counselor and head basketball coach at his high school alma mater, Malvern Preparatory School. In 1979, he was named assistant coach at La Salle, and one year later he joined the coaching staff at American University. He returned to La Salle in 1985 until 1988 when he went to the University of Pennsylvania. In 1989, he was named head coach at Penn, where he led the team to 10 Ivy League titles in his 17 years there. In 2006, Dunphy became the first person to serve as a head basketball coach at two Philadelphia Big 5 institutions when he was named head coach at Temple University, succeeding Hall of Fame coach John Chaney. Dunphy, known as "Mr. Big 5", has worked at or attended four of the Big 5 schools. At Temple, Dunphy had a successful tenure, including being named Big 5 Coach of the Year in five of his 13 seasons and Conference Coach of the Year four times. In 2018, he was awarded the national Dean Smith Award. In 2019, he won the Temple University honors Professor of the Year and received an honorary degree from Temple and the Gene Bartow Award. A beloved professor in the Fox School of Business for the past 12 years, Dunphy has co-taught an honors course entitled Management, Theory & Practice: From the Locker Room to the Board Room, in which he teaches students the importance of management skills and integrity. One of the winningest coaches in the NCAA Division 1 with more than 500 victories, he has coached eight Conference Players of the Year, three Conference Rookies of the Year, 58 All- Conference honorees and five perfect Conference seasons. During his career, his teams made 19 postseason appearances, including 17 NCAA Tournament berths and 2 NIT Tournament berths, and won three Atlantic 10 Tournament Championships. Dunphy is the heart of Philadelphia basketball and has always impressed upon his players the importance of being successful both in the classroom and on the court and to be engaged and committed to their community. He models his message-as a native son of Philadelphia, he is deeply committed to serving his community and is a leader for Coaches vs. Cancer of Philadelphia, as well as a member of their National Council. He serves on the board of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Philadelphia. Both in basketball and in life, Dunphy is an icon of good citizenship and leadership. In 2019 he received the John Wanamaker Athletic Award, given to those who have done the most to reflect credit upon Philadelphia and to the sport in which they excel.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

Football Freddie author Marnie Schneider, and former Philadelphia Eagle Joe Pisarcik, will do a personal reading of Football Freddie for your group. Marnie will also provide 4 autographed copies of the book and 4 of the Fumble The Dog stuffed animal. After the reading, your group will enjoy a delicious lunch at Pat's King of Steaks with Marnie and Joe. This is great for kids birthday parties or gatherings!

In the book, Freddie stops at many iconic places in Philadelphia and your group can too! This package also comes with:

• (4) general admission passes to One Liberty Observation Deck/Philly from the Top - the best view of the city!
• (4) general admission passes to the Philadelphia Museum of Art
• (4) general admission passes to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia's Mutter Museum

Restrictions: One Liberty Observation Deck tickets expire 2/4/21 and are not valid for special events. Philadelphia Museum of Art tickets expire 2/5/21 and are not valid for special exhibitions. Mutter Museum tickets expire 12/31/21 and are not valid for special events.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

You and a friend will golf on the Wissahickon course at Philadelphia Cricket Club with renowned golf author, Tom Coyne, and hear inside stories on his upcoming 2021 release A Course Called America.

Tom Coyne Biography:

Tom Coyne is the author of the novel A Gentleman's Game, which was named one of the best 25 sports books of all time by The Philadelphia Daily News. He wrote the film adaptation of the novel, which starred Gary Sinise, Philip Baker Hall, Dylan Baker, and Mason Gamble. His second book, Paper Tiger: An Obsessed Golfer's Quest to Play with the Pros was released June 2006, and was an editor's pick in Esquire Magazine and USA Today, and a summer reading selection in The New York Times. His third book, A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee, was published by Gotham Books in February, 2009, and it chronicles his quest to walk and golf the whole of Ireland. The book was a New York Times, American Booksellers Association, and Barnes & Noble bestseller, and won a silver medal from the Society of American Travel Writers in the category of Best Travel Book of the Year.

His anticipated follow-up to A Course Called Ireland was released by Simon & Schuster in 2018: A Course Called Scotland was an instant New York Times bestseller, and chronicles Tom's quest to play every links course in Scotland, searching the highlands for the secret to golf and a tee time in the oldest championship in sports.

Tom is a regular contributor to The Golfer's Journal, and has written for Golf Magazine, Golfweek, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and numerous other publications. He is also a host and writer for the travel television series, "Golfing the World." Tom earned an M.F.A. in fiction writing from the University of Notre Dame, where he won the William Mitchell Award for distinguished achievement. He lives outside Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters, and he is an associate professor of English at St. Joseph's University.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

Sit down with Dr. John Maris, a prominent pediatric care doctor in Philadelphia who is working on a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in his lab, for coffee or through Zoom.

Dr. John Maris Biography:

Dr. John Maris is Giulio D'Angio Professor of Pediatrics in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a physician-scientist who has focused for over three decades on the childhood cancer neuroblastoma with the dual goals of improving patient outcomes and also using the disease as a model to understand cancer in general. His group has discovered all of the known neuroblastoma susceptibility genes and his group has also identified many of the oncogenic drivers of the disease. Dr. Maris has steadfastly sought to translate these discoveries to the clinic using precision medicine approaches and more recently by co-leading a multi-institutional St. Baldrick's Foundation-Stand Up to Cancer Pediatric Cancer Dream Team project to bring the fields of genomics and immunology together to combat childhood cancers, and more recently a Beau Biden Moonshot Center Award to extend this rapidly evolving area of research. Dr. Maris is an internationally recognized practicing pediatric oncologist who cares for children with refractory neuroblastoma from around the world, typically in the context of early phase clinical trials. Dr. Maris has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health and many other funding bodies. He currently holds a National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Award and has received several prestigious awards including election into the American Society of Clinical Investigation, the Oski award for outstanding pediatric oncologists, and the Berwick award at Penn for melding basic and clinical teaching, and the William Osler Patient Oriented Research Award at Penn.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

This is a unique opportunity for you and a guest to play golf with Scott Laughton, professional ice hockey player for the Philadelphia Flyers at Trump National Golf Club in Pine Hill, NJ, and hear first hand what it's like to be a professional athlete.

Scott has been a tremendous supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott made a generous donation to help us feed families with hot and nutritious meals for two months while our Guest Chef program was, and still is, suspended.

Scott Laughton Biography:

Scott Laughton is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League. He was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected]. **

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the CO-OP with Pat Pasquariello of P.Agnes! P.Agnes made the Jill & Alan B. Miller Tower at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House a reality by completing the construction of our recently expanded House.

Pat Pasquariello Biography:

As the grandson of Pellegrino Agnes, the founder of P. Agnes, Pat grew up in construction and has built his career on a commitment to the legacy and history of his family's business. Pat's entrepreneurial spirit, driving work ethic, loyalty, client focus and constant desire to improve, are keystone values of the P. Agnes organization. As the Chief Executive Officer of the company he is responsible for overall operations of the business.

It was his involvement with multiple projects in Healthcare that first exposed Pat to construction in the private sector, which lead him to initiate a business development department for the company, facilitating a shift from public sector projects to a majority of private sector work. Since then, P. Agnes has focused on healthcare, higher educational institutions, and other private development projects

As CEO, Pat encourages the executive leadership of P. Agnes to adapt, learn, grow, and to make incremental changes. The willingness to be flexible is a key part of the company's mission of unsurpassed service and quality on all projects at all times.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

Experience Yards Brewery in VIP style! You and 7 guests will enjoy a private behind the scenes tour of the Yards Brewery with Tom Kehoe, the founder of Yards Brewing Company. To make this package even hop-pier, you will receive a year supply of Yards beer. Cheers!

*The winning bidder of this item will receive a gift certificate for the value of a years worth of beer.

About Yards Brewing Company:

Back in the late '80s, two college buds Tom and Jon, decided to brew some beer for their friends. Whether it was natural talent or the endless supply of suds, people liked what they tasted and wanted more. They didn't know it at the time, but this was the beginning of what was to become Yards Brewing Company.

Yards has been brewing Philly's beer since 1994. We've grown from a garage-sized operation in Manayunk all the way up to our current location at 500 Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties. And we couldn't have done it without your support through the years. Our beers always have and always will be brewed, bottled, kegged, and canned for the hard working people of Philadelphia and beyond.

Our founder, Tom Kehoe, and the Yards Crew share a commitment to supporting the good people and organizations making our backyard a better place to live and work. Here at Yards, it's always been about working hard, having fun, and giving back. Our Brew Unto Others motto reflects our commitment to quality, community, and sustainability. It's also a call-to-action. We encourage you to get together, to enjoy our beer, each other's company, and to Brew Unto Others every day.

**All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected].**

Spend time with the people you love most at the areas best attractions! The winning raffle bidder will receive:

• (4) mini golf passes to Adventure Sports Hershey
• (4) admission tickets to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
• (4) admission tickets to the Crayola Experience
• (10) combo passes at Oasis Family Fun Center to Ballocity/Softplayground area.
• (2) admission passes to the Drexel University Academy of Natural Sciences
• (2) tickets to Dutch Wonderland (valid for one visit in the 2020 season)
• (4) fleet passes with admission to all the Historic Ships in Baltimore, MD.

Restrictions: Adventure Sports Hershey passes expire 10/31/2020. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh tickets expire 12/31/20.The Academy of Natural Sciences tickets expire 11/13/2020. Historic Ships in Baltimore passes expire 6/1/21.

Donated By: Adventure Sports Hershey, Autobahn Indoor Speedway, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Crayola Experience, Oasis Family Fun Center, Drexel University, Dutch Wonderland, & Historic Ships in Baltimore.

**Raffle tickets cannot be split between multiple packages. All raffle sales are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected]. **

You and your friends will love this private cigar and whiskey party for 8 at BNB Cigars and Winery in Chestnut Hill, PA. The winner will also receive (6) bottles of Bulleit Whiskey.

About BNB Cigars and Winery:

Outstanding selection of fine cigars and accessories. We specialize in Boutique Cigars. We offer a nice selection of Pennsylvania Wines. We offer a smoking lounge with a big screen television to relax and enjoy your cigars.

Restrictions: Must be 21+ to enter this raffle.

Donated By: BNB Cigars & Winery

**Raffle tickets cannot be split between multiple packages. All raffle sales are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected]. **

Take time for a night out with yourself, 7 of your closest friends or family members, and our co-founder and his wife, Jimmy and Dianne Murray. We all know Jimmy for his charming personality and wonderful storytelling. You're sure to hear about his experiences growing up in Philadelphia and becoming a co-founder of the House during this personal opportunity to connect with someone so embedded in our history.

The dinner will take place at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region and will be catered by local Philadelphia hots spot, Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse.

The winning bidder will also receive an overnight stay with breakfast for two at the Inn at Penn.

Jimmy Murray's Biography:

Born in West Philadelphia, he is a 1960 alumnus of Villanova University. In 1969, Jimmy joined the Philadelphia Eagles' public relations staff. Five years later, Murray was named general manager for the Eagles where he served for nine years and took the franchise to the first Super Bowl appearance against the Raiders in Super Bowl XV.

During his 14 years with the Eagles, Murray distinguished himself as a leader in a number of projects that served the community. In addition to co-founding the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, he helped start the Eagles Fly for Leukemia campaign. He also persuaded many of his peers in the NFL to become involved in the unique Ronald McDonald House concept across the country. He remains involved in the Philadelphia community and has won a number awards for his charitable work.

Jim Murray is currently the president of Jim Murray Ltd., a sports promotion and marketing firm located in the Philadelphia area for over twenty-five years.

Restrictions: The Inn at Penn gift certificate expires January 31, 2021.

**Raffle tickets cannot be split between multiple packages. All raffle sales are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected]. **

Embrace the presence of Benjamin Franklin with his wit and wisdom. Dr. Franklin will provide a speech catered to your group and selfies galore with a smile. This is fitting for birthday parties, corporate events, family gatherings, or just for fun. Respectfully Submitted, Your Obedient Servant. Ben Franklin. Your group will also enjoy a delicious lunch catered by Hymie's Deli. There will be a variety of boxed lunch sandwiches including corned beef, pastrami, homemade tuna salad, homemade chicken salad, and a vegetarian option.

About Hymie's Deli:

Hymie's Delicatessen has been a Main Line hub for classic NY-style deli fare for over 60 years. In that time, our family has cultivated a tradition of crafting delicious dishes and making the folks of greater Philly feel at home - something we hope to continue for years to come! Learn more about at https://hymies.com/.

Restrictions: Appearance must take place in Philadelphia, PA or in a private space at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

**Raffle tickets cannot be split between multiple packages. All raffle sales are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified. For questions please contact Alyssa Tritschler at [email protected]. **