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Zoneboy · 10-31-2009, 12:12 AM

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Brothers Alex and Ben Burman are big Phillies fans, but this week the two boys are giving up their World Series tickets for charity. And a local school is getting $11,000 out of the deal.

"I’m just like, well, what’s more important, some kid going to school for 200 days of the year, or going to a Phillies game for two hours,” said Ben, 13.

Here's the plan the boys hatched with their family: Selling all five of their Game 4 tickets -- including three Diamond Club seats, some of the best seats in the ballpark -- on StubHub. The tickets sold Friday morning for $11,000, the Burman family said.

The family will donate the $11,000 to Drexel Numann Academy, a Catholic school in Chester. Stephen Burman, Ben and Alex's uncle, is on the school's board of directors. The family has already donated $5,000 to the school, and said they will donate the balance -- another $6,000.

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Alex and Ben, both students at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, Penn., are upbeat about their decision.

“It makes me feel proud and just knowing I’m doing a good deed,” said Alex, 11. Annual tuition at Dexel Numann is $2,200 per student.

Spread out over a number of families in financial need, the donation could help fund an entire class.

“This could benefit dozens of children because some of our families just need a little bit of extra help,” said Sister Maggie Gannon, the school's president. "It's beyond generous. We hear so often about Philladelphia sports fans. To me, this is what Philadelphia really is."

Marvo301 · 10-31-2009, 12:20 AM

What a great story! The world would be a better place if there were more kids like Alex and Ben!

10-31-2009, 12:12 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,483	Brothers Raise $11K for Charity with World Series Tix Link Brothers Alex and Ben Burman are big Phillies fans, but this week the two boys are giving up their World Series tickets for charity. And a local school is getting $11,000 out of the deal. "I’m just like, well, what’s more important, some kid going to school for 200 days of the year, or going to a Phillies game for two hours,” said Ben, 13. Here's the plan the boys hatched with their family: Selling all five of their Game 4 tickets -- including three Diamond Club seats, some of the best seats in the ballpark -- on StubHub. The tickets sold Friday morning for $11,000, the Burman family said. The family will donate the $11,000 to Drexel Numann Academy, a Catholic school in Chester. Stephen Burman, Ben and Alex's uncle, is on the school's board of directors. The family has already donated $5,000 to the school, and said they will donate the balance -- another $6,000. Young Brothers Give Up Series Tix for Charity WATCH Young Brothers Give Up Series Tix for Charity Images: World Series Game 2 Goes N.Y.'s Way LOOK Images: World Series Game 2 Goes N.Y.'s Way Top Sports Photos LOOK Top Sports Photos Alex and Ben, both students at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, Penn., are upbeat about their decision. “It makes me feel proud and just knowing I’m doing a good deed,” said Alex, 11. Annual tuition at Dexel Numann is $2,200 per student. Spread out over a number of families in financial need, the donation could help fund an entire class. “This could benefit dozens of children because some of our families just need a little bit of extra help,” said Sister Maggie Gannon, the school's president. "It's beyond generous. We hear so often about Philladelphia sports fans. To me, this is what Philadelphia really is."
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	What a great story! The world would be a better place if there were more kids like Alex and Ben!
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