Connor Barwin's inaugural concert at Union Transfer raised $170,000 for his Make The World Better Foundation ...
LB Connor Barwin hosted a concert to benefit his Make The World Better Foundation at Union Transfer on June 20. The concert featured Philadelphia's own Kurt Vile and The Violators
Between the concert and unique charity items, the event raised $170,000 which will be used to refurbish Ralph Brooks Park in Philadelphia
LB Connor Barwin with Christina Weiss Lurie, President, Eagles Youth Partnership, Eagles Social Responsibility and EYP staff
Fans check out the items up for auction
LB Connor Barwin meets with local politicians who support Barwin's efforts to improve the city
First-round pick LB Marcus Smith II supports his positionmate
G Todd Herremans poses for a selfie
Rookie WR Jordan Matthews shares a laugh with a fan
C Jason Kelce was also in attendance
WR Riley Cooper poses for a photo with fans
Eagles Hall of Fame WR Harold Carmichael and Connor Barwin's father, Tom
QB Mark Sanchez checks out the scene with WRs Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin
LB Connor Barwin shares a laugh with his father, Tom
T Michael Bamiro chats with fans at the meet-and-greet
LB Connor Barwin opens the concert
The Tontons on stage
The Tontons started the night off right
Next up, The Districts
A look inside Union Transfer
Fans of both Connor Barwin and the music had a night they won't soon forget
Kurt Vile and The Violators closed out the concert
Check out MTWBProject.org for more details!
Connor Barwin and his Make The World Better (MTWB) Foundation will host their 2nd Annual Benefit Concert on June 20 at Union Transfer. The event will feature a barbecue and performances by Mac DeMarco (solo), The Suffers, and Philly's own Marian Hill, with all proceeds going to Smith Playground in South Philadelphia (2100 S 24th Street).
"I'm thrilled to partner with Union Transfer for a second year and humbled that artists like Mac DeMarco, The Suffers and Marian Hill are taking time from their busy summer touring schedules to support our cause. We want to effect positive change for the children of Philadelphia by rebuilding parks. Bringing artists and athletes together represents two important influences that should be a part of every child's life, art and physical activity," Barwin said.
The MTWB Foundation, founded by Connor Barwin in 2013, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Philadelphia's youth by providing safe and fun places for artistic and athletic development. Last year's inaugural event raised more than $185,000 for Ralph Brooks Park in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia. Construction at Ralph Brooks Park is slated to be finished this summer.
All proceeds from this year's concert will be matched by MTWB and donated to the revitalization project at Smith Playground. The renovation will include improvements to the Recreation Center building and adjacent play spaces, new football and baseball fields, and installation of Green Stormwater Infrastructure by the Philadelphia Water Department. Other key project partners include Urban Roots, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and Philly Rising.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2015
Where: Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19123)
Buy Tickets: Beginning Friday, May 15 at 12 pm at www.UTPhilly.com. General admission: $20. Sponsor BBQ and concert: two tickets for $300 or one ticket for $200.
