Tom Crean joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to give his courtside reaction to UConn's unbelievable comeback over Duke, what to expect this weekend at the Final Four, and how his journey through coaching shaped his basketball career. We were also joined by a pair of All Star Labor Classic honorees, Bensalem's Grace McShane and Frankford's Doron Ross, to discuss what it means to them to be honored as stars in the Greater Philadelphia area and what it means to Make A Difference with charity initiatives set forth in the ASLC. How does Tom Crean Make A Difference? Watch to find out!

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Gary Brooks and Matt Catania joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to advocate for Challenger Baseball, a little league baseball program that gives young athletes with disabilities the chance to compete at the little league level and beyond. How do Gary and Matt Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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NBC Sports Philadelphia sports anchor Amy Fadool and longtime Philadelphia Daily News sports writer Mike Kern joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli at the Coaches vs. Cancer Tourney Tipoff Breakfast from Xfinity Mobile Arena to explain who has made a difference in their lives and share some stories about why crushing cancer is so important to them. How do Amy and Mike Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Joseph Kelly, Program Director at Peter's Place, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss Peter's Place's mission to help guide children and families through loss with grief counseling services. How does Joseph Kelly Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Camino Farms Board Chair Pierce Keating and Executive Director Katrina Keating joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how Camino Farms provides a unique retreat experience for groups from all different backgrounds, with an emphasis on marginalized groups and those with intellectual disabilities. How do Pierce and Katrina Keating Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Markward Club Executive Director Joe Rapczynski joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his role with the Markward Club, his history in Philadelphia basketball as a player and coach, and some of his biggest coaching influences over the years. How does Joe Rapczynski Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Will Tschetter, a member of the number one men's basketball team in the country in Michigan, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his upbringing on a farm in Minnesota, how he's stayed well-rounded throughout his academic and athletic career, and why he's stayed loyal to Michigan's program through the current NIL/transfer portal era of college basketball. How does Will Tschetter Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Delaware Blue Coats Ambassador of Basketball Joe Richmond joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his role with community outreach for the Blue Coats, how he keeps his unique energy up at all times and how that is infectious for his team, and growing up in Philadelphia and the lessons learned through basketball. How does Joe Richmond Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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The Make A Difference with Phil Martelli podcast visited Marple Newtown High School to meet with the student leaders of their Mini-THON event happening on Friday, February 27th. The even is modeled after Penn State's THON, which is a dance marathon raising money for children with childhood cancer. Marple Newtown has a goal of $65,000 raised this year, and here's where you can help: https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/marplenewtownhsminithon

How does Marple Newtown Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Philadelphia sports media legend Howard Eskin joined the show to share stories from his lengthy sports media career in Philly television and radio, some of his favorite encounters with Philly athletes and coaches, why he sticks to his guns with his sports opinions even when they might not be popular opinion, and how he has given back to the Philadelphia community over the years, particularly the Eagles Autism Foundation. How does Howard Eskin Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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