Phillies Volunteers and IBX Blue Crew Serve Love and Smiles at Ronald McDonald House

The Phillies and IBX Blue Crew kicked off their 2026 volunteer season with a special Valentine's Day dinner for families at the Ronald McDonald House.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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More than 200 families whose children are receiving special care at local hospitals were served a special Valentine's Day dinner, prepared and served by IBX and Phillies front office volunteers, as part of Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia's 'Served with Love' program. The volunteers also hosted arts and crafts, games and giveaways for the attending families, and the Phillie Phanatic made an appearance to bring extra joy.

Why it matters

The event was a continuation of the Phillies & IBX Give Back initiative, featuring monthly volunteer and community engagement efforts across the region. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from-home for families whose children are receiving critical medical care, and the 'Served With Love' program brings in volunteers to provide meals and support.

The details

The volunteers from both organizations arrived early to set up the Valentine's Day décor and prepare for dinner service. They also hosted arts and crafts, games and giveaways for all the attending families.

  • The event took place on Valentine's Day 2026.

The players

Phillies

A professional baseball team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

IBX Blue Crew

The volunteer group of Independence Blue Cross, a health insurance company.

Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia

A non-profit organization that provides a home-away-from-home for families whose children are receiving critical medical care at local hospitals.

Phillie Phanatic

The official mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.

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What’s next

The Phillies and IBX Blue Crew plan to continue their monthly volunteer and community engagement efforts throughout 2026.

The takeaway

The Phillies and IBX Blue Crew's volunteer efforts at the Ronald McDonald House demonstrate the power of community partnerships and the positive impact they can have on families in need of support during difficult times.