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Super stars Julius Erving and Jackie Joyner-Kersee raise money for Saint Philip's School and Community Center

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sportsMarch 6, 2025 6:33 pm

Super stars Julius Erving and Jackie Joyner-Kersee raise money for Saint Philip's School and Community Center

NBA great Julius Erving and track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee headlined the largest fundraiser of the year for for Saint Philip’s School and Community Center. NBC 5 photojournalist Noah Bullard takes you inside the 25th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon.

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Super stars Julius Erving and Jackie Joyner-Kersee raise money for Saint Philip's School and Community Center

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