September 23rd, 2019 – Today Show
Go inside the effort to make NFL stadiums more autism-friendly
“By creating the support of those with autism from the heroes in our society, it (legitimizes) schools, hospitals, communities to embrace children and adults with autism in a way that’s just been long overdue,” Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie told TODAY. “Let’s treat these kids with dignity and realize what they’re going through and be part of the solution and not part of the problem.”
August 9th, 2019 – CNN
Philadelphia Eagles open sensory room for fans with autism
The Philadelphia Eagles built a sensory room in their Lincoln Financial Field so those fans don’t have to feel left out.
The Eagles are the first NFL franchise to open a sensory room, constructed in the off season, exclusively for fans with sensory challenges who might need to decompress from all the excitement and noise happening out by the field.
June 25th, 2019 – Philly Mag
The Eagles’ Autism Research Grants Are a New Approach to Sports Philanthropy
Instead of simply giving away money, the team is granting funds to specific projects at Philly institutions — acting almost like a mini National Institutes of Health.
May 10th, 2019 – NBC10
Jeffrey Lurie NBC10 Eagles Autism Challenge Interview
Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie accepted the Commitment to Cures Award from the American Brain Foundation for his work in the autism community at a gala fundraiser event on Wednesday night.
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June 25th, 2019 – Philly Mag
The Eagles’ Autism Research Grants Are a New Approach to Sports Philanthropy
Instead of simply giving away money, the team is granting funds to specific projects at Philly institutions — acting almost like a mini National Institutes of Health.
February 25th, 2019 – Philadelphia Business Journal
Exclusive: Eagles Autism Challenge to expand its beneficiary applicant pool
Eight research teams from three Philadelphia medical institutions will be getting a total $2.5 million next month from the proceeds raised by the Philadelphia Eagles at its inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge last May.
June 13th, 2018 – Sports Illustrated
Why the Eagles Are Committed to Autism Awareness, and How the Team Is Taking Action
“This is bigger than me, the Philadelphia Eagles or our city. We must collectively work together to shift from autism awareness to action. This will require bold research initiatives whose results can be shared both nationally and globally. It’s an ambitious endeavor, and it will take the very best scientific minds to make the transformational impact we seek.”
September 12th, 2018 – Penn Live
After raising more than $2.5 million towards autism research, the Eagles Autism Challenge is returning for a second year.
The event is put on by the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s a day long fundraiser with cycle rides and a 5K run/walk. It will be held on May 18, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
BREAKING: #EaglesAutismChallenge Executive Director Ryan Hammond announces live on @SportsRadioWIP that the #Eagles Radiothon raised a RECORD-SETTING $363,746 for cutting-edge autism research and care. A big thanks to all the listeners, fans, supporters & @SportsRadioWIP! pic.twitter.com/ZUhlXfgkLp
— Eagles Communications (@EaglesComms) September 5, 2019
Thank you to the @Eagles and @WSmallwood28 for stopping by our HQ to lead an information session and register our team members for the #EaglesAutismChallenge #AramarkVolunteer pic.twitter.com/7rjpLHSMNA
— Aramark Corporation (@Aramark) February 21, 2019
6th district verse Eagles Autism Challenge team at Wawa hoagie building competition 1300 Chestnut st. We lost by a few but Wawa also donated to the Charity P/O Carpenter chose. Thank you Wawa who made us all winners 💙❤️💚💜 @FOPLodge5 @Wawa @CMMarkSquilla pic.twitter.com/SNl2NQyhqe
— PPD 6TH District (@PPD06Dist) October 4, 2018
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie on why the team is committed to raising awareness about autism research—and how that led to the Eagles Autism Challenge https://t.co/ZvYouN0crq
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) June 16, 2018
Keep the @Eagles excitement rolling...all the way through May! You can register for the #EaglesAutismChallenge happening this May, supporting the Birds AND a good cause: https://t.co/ZgDPEAbf1v pic.twitter.com/x0g9Yhxbom
— Visit Philly (@visitphilly) January 27, 2018
#Eagles🦅coaches and personnel will be wearing these kicks tonight for Eagles Autism Challenge#MyCleatsMyCause#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/kut7nt1vI9
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) December 3, 2017
#Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie presented the Gillece Family with their Super Bowl ring.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 4, 2018
The Gilleces were chosen from the nearly six million entries to our #EaglesAutismChallenge sweepstakes earlier this season. pic.twitter.com/GTbInIPkWZ
Check out the chance to make a donation to the Eagles Autism Challenge for a day with Duce Staley and the running backs and enter the Eagles World Championship Ring Sweepstakes. Visit https://t.co/kRdzjENRhg to make your donation!
— Brian Westbrook (@36westbrook) September 19, 2018
Bradley Cooper wants you to participate in the #EaglesAutismChallenge! We think you should listen.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 11, 2019
🚲 https://t.co/jI4yenfcIq 👟 pic.twitter.com/qkFO0BTXCI