Philly Fights Cancer: Round 6, An Evening with Philadelphia Legends  raised $6 million dollars for research and clinical trials at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. The event, which took place at The Fillmore Philadelphia, featured 3-time Grammy-winning band The Roots, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Daryl Hall, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Kathy Sledge, and #1 Billboard chart-topper Amos Lee. Together Philly Fights Cancer supporters gathered to honor the legacy of Philadelphia-born philanthropist, visionary, and Philly Fights Cancer founder, Madlyn Abramson with a lineup of renowned musical talent from the City of Brotherly Love.

The event also recognized the outstanding work of Penn Medicine’s Sarcoma Program Team, honoring Dr. Kristy Weber who spoke about the center’s exciting progress.

Date:
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Time:
6:30pm-11:30pm

Address:
The Fillmore
29 E Allen Street
Philadelphia PA, 19123

Founded in 2015, Philly Fights Cancer has raised over $40 million for research and clinical trials and Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. Philly Fights Cancer’s largest fundraising event takes place annually, attracts over 2,000 guests, and has featured incredible talent including John Legend, Jerry Seinfeld, Maroon 5, Earth Wind & Fire, Carole King, Lionel Richie, and many more.