WATCH: Sights and sounds from the 8th Annual Eagles' Autism Challenge
WATCH: Sights and sounds from the 8th Annual Eagles' Autism Challenge Philadelphia's owner Jeffrey Lure, QB Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham and others kicked off the 8th Annual Eagles Autism Challenge from Lincoln Fiancial Field on Saturday
Fans in Philadelphia are still buzzing from Wednesday's schedule release for 2025, but they turned out in record numbers for the 8th annual Eagles Autism Challenge held at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday.
Lincoln Financial presented the event as nearly 7,000 participants reported to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday morning to raise money and help combat the challenge that the autism spectrum brings to one in 31 children and one in 45 adults, adding up to an estimated 168 million people who are affected globally.
The Eagles have raised more than $30 million to date, with the goal of raising another $10 million-plus this year alone for research and grants.
Fans, community leaders, media members, and select Eagles will participate in a bike ride, a 5K run/walk, a sensory walk, and other virtual events.
With the event underway, here are the updated sights and sounds, including Super Bowl MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts kicking off the event.
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