The 13th annual Jessie’s Day “Give the Gift of Scholarship” is the fundraiser of the year. This event honors the late Jessica Beth Schwartz, who received a heart transplant at 14 years old. This life-saving operation gave her eight and a half additional years of life, and she lived them to the fullest.
Jessica went on to graduate from Harcum Jr. College and then continued studies at local Temple University before she passed away at the age of 23. To honor her memory, over the last 13 years, college-bound pediatric transplant recipients are granted the Gift of Scholarship to help them achieve their dreams of attending higher education.
The fundraiser returns this Sunday, November 8 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Independence Seaport Museum, where guests will take in breathtaking views of the Delaware River Waterfront. Attendees can participate in an impressive silent auction while enjoying delicious food, drinks in the beer garden, and live music by Jersey Shore mainstay Secret Service. This is a band you won’t want to miss! Make sure to get your picture taken in the photo booth from Connected Entertainment, and make the whole family happy with a magician and a face painter to captivate the kids.
The Jessie’s Day silent auction boasts a diverse array of unique items that are sure to excite, from two tickets to see – and meet! – Carly Rae Jepsen at the Trocadero to a deluxe tailgating experience with Phan Cave. Whether you’re an avid sports fan, a fashionista, or looking for a fun group outing in Philly, there’s truly something for everyone!
Other silent auction and raffle items include:
- Tickets to the opening day of Star Wars in 3D
- Two tickets to see the Weeknd in concert
- A Jimmy Rollins signed baseball
- Tickets to a taping of The Voice
- VIP tickets to a taping of The Price is Right
- A Larry Bowa signed baseball bat
What’s more, the delicious “Taste of Philly” spread featuring east coast favorites will treat guests to amazing flavors while they fundraise for the scholarship fund. Philly favorites include:
- Always A Twist
- Capital Grille
- Cavanaugh’s Headhouse
- ChocAmo Cookie Cups
- Estia
- Federal Donuts
- Field House
- Lee’s Hoagie House
- Pastificio
- Suppa
- The Blue Duck
- Twisted Lids
- The Irish Pol
- Conshohocken Italian Bakery
Attendees can sip on brews at the fabulous Beer Garden as well, with drinks from:
If beer isn’t your drink of choice, Tito’s Handmade Vodka will be on-hand for amazing mixed drinks, and there will be donations from Core Water and wine from Zavino!
For more information, visit Jessie’s Day online, or connect via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Use the official hashtag #JessiesDay when talking about the event!
Will you be going? Let us know in the comments!
*This organization is a client of Philly PR Girl
