--- title: "Charity Event Spotlight: Philly Fights Cancer" description: On October 28, the Philly Fights Cancer event took place in Philadelphia's iconic Navy Yard. John Legend and Whoopi Goldberg attended the event. image: https://blog.tapsnap.net/hubfs/whoopi%20and%20john.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.tapsnap.net/event-spotlight-philly-fights-cancer-gala#main-content) ![](https://blog.tapsnap.net/hs-fs/hubfs/whoopi%20and%20john.jpg?width=960&height=639&name=whoopi%20and%20john.jpg) # Charity Event Spotlight: Philly Fights Cancer ![Shayla Lee](https://blog.tapsnap.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Shayla-Lee.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=Shayla-Lee.jpg) Shayla Lee November 21, 2017 On October 28, the Philly Fights Cancer event took place in Philadelphia's iconic Navy Yard. Some of Hollywood biggest stars attended the event including John Legend and Whoopi Goldberg. America's Got Talent Season 11 contestant Caly Bevier performed and the Broadway band Earth, Wind & Fire headlined the after-party.  Guests enjoyed musical performances, wonderful food, and a TapSnap photo booth at the event. By the end of the night, 7 million dollars for cancer research was raised. This money will support clinical trials and translation research at the Abramson Cancer Center. For a behind the scenes look at the night, check out this [video](https://mediazilla.com/eoyp44zI1). We have rounded up our favorite photos and included them below!   ![Whoopi Goldberg Philly Fights Cancer ](https://blog.tapsnap.net/hs-fs/hubfs/whoopi%20PFC.jpg?width=600&name=whoopi%20PFC.jpg "Whoopi Goldberg Philly Fights Cancer ") *Whoopi Goldberg gave a powerful speech encouraging people to donate to the cause. *  ![John Legend Philly Fights Cancer ](https://blog.tapsnap.net/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Legend%20PFC.jpg?width=600&name=John%20Legend%20PFC.jpg "John Legend Philly Fights Cancer ") *John Legend was all smiles after his performance.*  ![Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend Philly Fights Cancer ](https://blog.tapsnap.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Whoopi%20and%20John%20PFC.jpg?width=600&name=Whoopi%20and%20John%20PFC.jpg "Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend Philly Fights Cancer ") *Whoopi Goldberg and John Legend shared many laughs throughout the night. * *![Earth Wind Fire Philly Fights Cancer ](https://blog.tapsnap.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Earth%20Wind%20Fire%20PFC.jpg?width=600&name=Earth%20Wind%20Fire%20PFC.jpg "Earth Wind Fire Philly Fights Cancer ")The twenty-time Grammy-nominated band Earth, Wind & Fire headlined the after-party. * ![Caly Bevier Philly Fights Cancer ](https://blog.tapsnap.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Caly%20Bevier%20PFC.jpg?width=600&name=Caly%20Bevier%20PFC.jpg "Caly Bevier Philly Fights Cancer ") *Cancer survivor Caly Bevier performed a cover of Sia's song 'Titanium.'  *  ![Philly Fights Cancer TapSnap](https://blog.tapsnap.net/hs-fs/hubfs/philly%20fights%20TS.jpg?width=600&name=philly%20fights%20TS.jpg "Philly Fights Cancer TapSnap") *The TapSnap photo booth was a huge hit among guests.* A TapSnap photo booth is a great addition to a charity event because not only is it an easy way to ensure guests have fun, the event sponsors can be featured on borders, animated overlays, or backgrounds. 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