Eagles Chairman/CEO Jeffrey Lurie announced that the Eagles Charitable Foundation (ECF) will be making a $1 million donation to the autism support programs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the research programs at CHOP’s Center for Autism Research. The announcement was made at last night’s inaugural Taking Flight for Autism fundraiser at Lincoln Financial Field. In addition, more than $300,000 in net proceeds from the event will also be donated.
The entire Eagles organization was on hand for the event, including players, coaches and front office executives. They joined approximately 700 guests who purchased tables to support the cause.