Writer: Matt Rappa
Phillies outfielder Jeff Francoeur gives back to the community in a special way
Published11 Sep 2015
Even though the Philadelphia Phillies have a twin-bill double header against the Chicago Cubs Friday evening, Phillies outfielder Jeff Francoeur still found time within his busy schedule to attend the 14th annual 98.1 WOGL Loves Our Kids Radiothon, which supports the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Below are pictures of Francoeur at the event, where he is seen signing jerseys and helping put a smile on faces of children currently facing tough times.
Thank you @Phillies Jeff Francoeur for coming to visit the kids @ChildrensPhila You brightened the day for everyone pic.twitter.com/esRe3kyF8n
— Cindy Webster (@Cindy610) September 11, 2015
Thanks to @phillies right fielder Jeff Francoeur for stopping by #woglradiothon! pic.twitter.com/qMw2DjicY6
— Children's Hospital (@ChildrensPhila) September 11, 2015
.@Phillies Jeff Francoeur is visiting kids @ChildrensPhila -help #WOGLRadiothon please give! http://t.co/hasUS6n7mG pic.twitter.com/x9HU2TTyAF
— Cindy Webster (@Cindy610) September 11, 2015
@Phillies right fielder Jeff Francoeur stops by 98.1 WOGL Loves Our Kids Radiothon #WOGLRadiothon @ChildrensPhila pic.twitter.com/KowOZ6eMms
— Matt Piontkowski (@mattpi0ntkowski) September 11, 2015
Francoeur isn't the first Phillie to have supported the radiothon. Two years ago, former Phillies center fielder Ben Revere attended the event in its 12th year.
According to their website, 98.1 WOGL raised $681,575 over four days during last year's fundraiser.
Francoeur, 31, has proven to be a leader both on and off the field for the Phillies this season. He will be a free agent this offeason, after having resurrected his career in Philadelphia with a slash line of .283/.322/.415 off the bench.
Matt Rappa (@mattrappasports) is managing editor of Philliedelphia.com.
