On Sunday, April 17, Lincoln Financial Field was transformed into a carnival-like atmosphere designed specifically with the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum in mind. The 6th annual Huddle Up for Autism, hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, was open to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their friends and family members and attracted more than 3,000 guests. The sold-out event was free of charge to families and raised more than $40,000 for the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
“On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles, I would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers, sponsors, vendors and most importantly, the thousands of guests who came out to make Huddle Up for Autism the enjoyable experience that it was,” said Christina Weiss Lurie, President Eagles Charitable Foundation, Eagles Social Responsibility.