Valentine's Day Dinner Dance to Benefit Addiction Treatment

The Leigh Leckerman Foundation hosts annual fundraiser with live music and more.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:31pm

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The Leigh Leckerman Foundation, a nonprofit serving Philadelphia and surrounding communities, is hosting a Valentine's Day dinner dance on February 14th at the Philadelphia Ballroom. The event will feature a buffet dinner, live music by the Dirty Dance Band, a photo booth, floral bar, raffles, and a cash bar. Proceeds from the $60 tickets will go towards the foundation's efforts to provide referral services, resources, and financial support for housing to those seeking drug and alcohol addiction treatment.

Why it matters

The Leigh Leckerman Foundation was established in 2012 after Leigh Leckerman, the organization's namesake, tragically passed away at age 21 when she was hit by a car while walking home after a night of partying. The foundation has since partnered with Penn Medicine to refer individuals to behavioral health services and provide treatment support, while also conducting other community outreach efforts like shoe and clothing drives for the homeless.

The details

The Valentine's Day dinner dance will take place on Saturday, February 14th, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the party starting at 7 PM. In addition to the buffet dinner and live music, the event will also feature a photo booth, floral bar, 50/50 raffle, and a cash bar. Tickets are priced at $60 per person.

  • The Leigh Leckerman Foundation was established in 2012.
  • The Valentine's Day dinner dance will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Leigh Leckerman Foundation

A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Philadelphia and surrounding communities that provides referral and resource information as well as financial support for housing to those seeking drug and alcohol addiction treatment.

Penn Medicine

The healthcare system that the Leigh Leckerman Foundation has partnered with in recent years to refer individuals for behavioral health services.

Leigh Leckerman

The foundation's namesake who passed away at age 21 in 2003 after being hit by a car while walking home from a night of partying.

Dirty Dance Band

The live music act that will be performing at the Valentine's Day dinner dance.

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What they’re saying

“The Leigh Leckerman Foundation has been a valuable partner in our efforts to provide behavioral health services to those in need in the Philadelphia community.”

— Dr. Sarah Wilkins, Director of Behavioral Health, Penn Medicine (Penn Medicine)

What’s next

The Leigh Leckerman Foundation is also planning to hold a fundraising concert and golf tournament later this year to further support its addiction treatment and community outreach initiatives.

The takeaway

The Leigh Leckerman Foundation's annual Valentine's Day dinner dance is an important fundraiser that supports its mission of providing critical resources and services to those struggling with substance abuse in the Philadelphia region, honoring the legacy of its namesake who tragically lost her life too soon.