ESPN announced on Monday the four teams that were nominated for the Sports Humanitarian of the Year award that will be presented at the 2024 ESPYS on July 10.
Among the other teams nominated are Angel City Football Club, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Miami Heat.
The Eagles were nominated for the organization's Eagles Autism Foundation, led by Chairman and CEO Jeffery Lurie. The foundation aims to help provide funds for research in order to spread awareness for autism across the world.
The seventh annual Eagles Autism Challenge – a cycling/running/walking 5K – raised over $8.1 million in 2024 and over $30 million since its inception in 2018.
The proceeds of the foundation have led to funding of 116 autism research projects and community grants around the world.
The Eagles Autism Foundation provides year-round support that includes a sensory room at Lincoln Financial Field, a neurodiverse employment program, and all-abilities programs. - Written by Liam Wichser
The Eagles Autism Foundation has announced that the 7th annual Eagles Autism Challenge presented by Lincoln Financial Group raised more than $8.1 million for autism research and care programs today, thanks to 5,620 participants and 38,171 donations worldwide. One hundred percent of the participant-raised funds will be invested in groundbreaking research being conducted around the globe and in community grants for area-based organizations. Fundraising will continue through Friday, May 31. Since the event's inaugural year in 2018, a total of 159,395 donations have contributed to the more than $30 million raised for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Jalen Hurts poses for a selfie with a fan.
Jason Kelce signs a photo that a young fan created.
Brandon Graham hypes up the cyclists.
Jordan Mailata is the perfect person for a group selfie.
DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, and the Eagles Cheerleaders kick off the Wawa Shorti 10-mile ride.
Landon Dickerson signs an autograph.
The riders take off!
Ben VanSumeren on the Wawa Shorti 10-mile ride.
Josh Jobe, Tyler Brown, and Braden Mann on the Freedompay 5K.
Jalen Hurts and Jeffrey Lurie share a moment in the Eagles' locker room.
The Wawa Classic 30-mile ride is off!
Scenes from the post-race celebration at Lincoln Financial Field.
SWOOP makes the closing remarks.
Waiting for Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie's remarks.
SWOOP and the Eagles Cheerleaders get the party started.
Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro emcees the post-race celebration.
SWOOP hypes up the crowd.
SWOOP and the Eagles Cheerleaders get the Wawa Shorti 10-mile ride underway.
It was perfect morning in South Philadelphia.
Jordan Mailata is a man of the people.
More than 5,620 participants made the 7th Eagles Autism Challenge, presented by Lincoln Financial Group, a huge success!
