On Friday, September 15, the Philadelphia Eagles together with the Mayor’s Office, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University and Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health will announce the establishment of Eagles Autism Challenge, Inc., a 501(c)(3), and its inaugural event.
The Eagles Autism Challenge, to be held on May 19, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field, is an annual landmark cycling and 5K run/walk fundraising event dedicated to supporting innovative autism research and programs at three beneficiary institutions. Eagles Autism Challenge, Inc. has created a coalition with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University and Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health to bring fresh ways of thinking and additional resources to the field of autism research. By bringing together the region’s premier research institutions, Eagles Autism Challenge, Inc. hopes to help drive scientific breakthroughs that will have an impact for generations.
WHO: JEFFREY LURIE – Chairman and CEO, Philadelphia Eagles
DON SMOLENSKI – President, Philadelphia Eagles
CHRISTINA WEISS LURIE – Philadelphia Eagles President Eagles Charitable Foundation, Eagles Social Responsibility
MAYOR JIM KENNEY – City of Philadelphia
MADELINE BELL – President and CEO, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
JOHN FRY – President, Drexel University
DR. STEPHEN KLASKO – President and CEO, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
WHAT: Eagles Autism Challenge Press Conference
Interview and b-roll opportunities with Philadelphia Eagles, City of Philadelphia, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University and Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health executives and scientists.
WHERE: Lincoln Financial Field
1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
WHEN: Friday, September 15, 2017
9:00 AM ET
**Parking for media will be in L Lot located directly off Darien Street. Upon arrival, please present a valid media ID at the gate. Event staff will be on hand to escort guests from the parking lot to the press conference area.