The Philadelphia Eagles announced on May 4 that the ninth annual Eagles Autism Challenge will take place on Saturday, May 9 at Lincoln Financial Field. The event is expected to draw thousands of participants who will run, bike, and walk alongside Eagles players and coaches.
The Eagles Autism Challenge has become a significant event for raising funds for autism research and care programs. Last year, more than 7,000 participants contributed to nearly 43,000 donations from around the world, raising over $10 million. Organizers expect this year’s challenge to be the largest yet.
Since its inception in 2018, fundraising through the Eagles Autism Foundation has supported a total of 223 research projects and community grants worldwide. Participants have the opportunity to join various events such as the Wawa Hoagie 10-Mile Ride or FreedomPay 5K with notable team members including Jihaad Campbell, Cooper DeJean, Jake Elliott, Brandon Graham, Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni and others. Zack Baun said about last year’s sensory-friendly walk: “This is like gameday.” Player participation may change throughout the week.
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With expectations high for another record-breaking year of fundraising at this weekend’s event, organizers continue efforts that support both local communities and international autism research.
