Flyers Wives Annual Charity Carnival

The 34th annual Flyers Wives Fight For Lives Carnival was held this past Sunday, February 27th. Every year the event seems to get bigger; which has raised a total of $23 million since its start in 1977. The money raised funds a number of different charities, including the Barry Ashbee Research Laboratories at Hahnemann University Hospital.

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This years Flyers Wives and girlfriends

This years carnival featured many opportunities for fun, all while helping out a great cause. Fans were treated with chances to meet current Flyers and Flyers alumni. Just some of the activities were take a shot on goal, dunk tank with a Flyer, and have your picture taken with the Stanley Cup. Also, auctions and sales were taking place for autographed jerseys, pucks, and other memorabilia.

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Barry Ashbee

One of the major influences of the carnival is former Flyers defenseman and assistant coach Barry Ashbee. He helped lead the Flyers to a Stanley Cup win in 1974 and his number 4 is retired by the franchise. A few months after the first Flyers Wives Carnival, Barry Ashbee passed away at the age of 38 from a form of leukemia. Ashbee continues to be a thriving force to keep this great event growing.

If you or someone you know is a Flyers fan; here are some auctions still taking place that benefit Flyers Charities.
Flyers Charities Auctions