Today, the Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund is launching its second online auction fundraiser, honoring legends like Wilt Chamberlain that have left a lasting impact on the game of basketball and the Philadelphia community both on and off the court.
This year’s auction will feature one-of-a-kind court pieces from Hershey Sports Arena where Chamberlain recorded his 100-point performance. Fans will have the opportunity to win one-of-a-kind engraved pieces, as well as cufflinks made of the court. The auction will also feature memorabilia signed by other legends like Allen Iverson, Julius Erving, Billy Cunningham, and more.
The auction is now open for bidders and will close on Monday, April 7 at midnight. All proceeds will go directly towards supporting the scholarship program and helping students in the Greater Philadelphia Area achieve their dreams of pursuing a college education.
The auction is available to bidders nationwide. To register, please visit https://WCMFauction.givesmart.com or text WCMFauction to 76278.
ABOUT THE WILT CHAMBERLAIN MEMORIAL FUND
Founded to honor the life and legacy of Wilt Chamberlain, The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors with financial need who are furthering their studies in the fall at a four-year college or university, two-year community college, or vocational school. Wilt Chamberlain Scholars are selected based not only on their academic accomplishments and financial need, but also their embodiment of Wilt Chamberlain’s characteristics of hard work and the pursuit of greatness, as well as a passion for volunteering and serving others. The competitive scholarship includes:
- Up to $5,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school; up to $2,500 per year to attend an accredited community college or vocational school*
- Ability to pursue any area of study
- Mentoring support during and after the transition to post-high school schooling
- Award may be used for the student’s educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees.
Applications for the Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund are now being accepted until April 22 for high school seniors in the Philadelphia area with financial need who are furthering their studies at a four-year college or university, a two-year community college, or a vocational school. Scholars are selected based not only on their academic accomplishments and financial need, but also their embodiment of Wilt Chamberlain’s characteristics of hard work and the pursuit of greatness, as well as a passion for volunteering and serving others.
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