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FLYEAGLESEA AUTISMGSGLE CHALLENGES FLY www.EaglesAutismChallenge.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 59 people under the age of 21 living in the United States are on the autism spectrum. Autism has become one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the country, yet it has historically been underfunded, misunderstood and under- researched. Championed by Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie, the Eagles Autism Challenge sets out to drive scientific breakthroughs and establish Philadelphia as a major center for autism research and care. One hundred percent of the participant-raised funds from the team’s signature cycling and 5K run/walk event is directed to the groundbreaking research being conducted at leading Philadelphia institutions. By providing critical resources, supporting scientific discoveries and helping to position Philadelphia as a base for autism research and care, the Eagles Autism Challenge is creating a major shift from awareness to action. Led by Jeffrey Lurie, head coach Doug Pederson, players, coaches, alumni, Eagles fans and autism supporters, the second annual Eagles Autism Challenge raised more than $3.5 million. A total of 3,645 participants came out to bike, run and walk on Saturday, May 19 at Lincoln Financial Field, while a remarkable 25,301 donors supported their fundraising efforts. In partnership with the founding beneficiaries - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University, and Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health - along with Philadelphia institutions specializing in autism research, the Eagles are bringing fresh ways of thinking to the field. Thanks to the $2.5 million raised in 2018, a total of eight research projects have received grant funding for exploratory work in the field of autism. What we learn will be shared both nationally and globally so that we can continue to transform lives and advance autism research. 2019 PHILADELPHIA2019 PHILADELPHIA EAGLEEAGLES MEDIA GUIDES MEDIA GUIDE FLYEAGLESEA CHARITABLEGSGLE SFOUNDATIONFLY Founded in 1995, Eagles Charitable Foundation (ECF) is a 501(c) (3) public charity committed to improving the health outcomes for youth in the Greater Philadelphia area. ECF leverages the star power of the Philadelphia Eagles and uses its unique platform to focus on two specific areas of need in the community: providing vital eye care for underserved youth and investing key resources into autism research and services. In order to have this monumental impact on the community, public and individual donors are called upon to lend a helping hand. The Eagles, corporations, foundations and kindhearted individuals have all played an integral role in supporting the more than one million children in the tri-state region that ECF has assisted since its inception. Eagles Glasses Lab Autism Funding & Support Give Kids Sight Day The Eagles Glasses Lab travels in tandem By working collaboratively with the Eagles Give Kids Sight Day provides free vision with the Eagles Eye Mobile and makes and the team’s corporate partners, screenings and eyeglasses to uninsured and glasses for students on-site. It only takes in addition to strong donor support underinsured children in the surrounding a few minutes to make a pair of glasses. and a variety of fundraising efforts, region. ECF and partnering organizations Students walk away with their world ECF is contributing to groundbreaking typically treat more than 1,000 children on transformed right before their eyes. discoveries in the field of autism. this single day of free vision care. EAGLES EYE MOBILE Travels to a different school each day to make free comprehensive vision care 95,117+ accessible to local youth. Each child receives an eye exam and, if needed, prescription Number of children glasses are made on the spot by an optician provided with vision in the accompanying Eagles Glasses Lab. Jermane Mayberry care (since 1995) Co-founder & Pro Bowl guard 61,675+ Number of eyeglasses provided (since 1995) 2019 PHILADELPHIA2019 PHILADELPHIA EAGLEEAGLES MEDIA GUIDES MEDIA GUIDE FLYEAGLESEA IN THEGSG LECOMMUNITYS FLY As proud Philadelphians who take their responsibility to the community seriously, the Eagles believe there is no offseason to good citizenship. Since Jeffrey Lurie became owner in 1994, the Eagles have generously contributed more than $25 million in charitable giving to organizations and neighborhoods throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Under Lurie’s direct leadership and guidance, the Eagles continue to strengthen and support these organizations through joint effort partnerships, all based on the belief that strong non-profits build strong communities. The Eagles host a variety of events and campaigns that aim to inspire, motivate and educate. As a professional football team, the Eagles have a unique platform to reach the community and have long-lasting effects. The team takes great pride in serving the fans, local non-profits and the region at large, because to the Eagles, making the Delaware Valley proud is just as important off the field as it is on it. SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY Eagles Care 2018 Eagles Care Partners 2015 Eagles Care Partners 2017 Eagles Care Partners 2014 Eagles Care Partners The Eagles Care initiative connects the team with local 2016 Eagles Care Partners charitable organizations and works to strengthen each partner’s impact in the community. At the end of the season, each non-profit group becomes an extension of the Eagles 2013 Eagles Care Partners Care family where they continue to work closely with the team on community outreach events, while utilizing their newfound strengths to assist future Eagles Care partners. Community Mondays Eagles Social Justice Fund Youth Football Eagles players use their day off during The Eagles Social Justice Fund provides The Eagles work with community groups the season to positively impact the region grants to organizations that work to reduce to ensure that the game of football is being by visiting local children’s hospitals, barriers to equal opportunity, with a specific taught properly and that it continues to grow elementary schools, retirement and focus on education, community and police at the youth level. These partnerships outfit environmental centers, food pantries and relations, improving the criminal justice football programs with new equipment, create more. system, and other key societal initiatives. experiences and inspire young athletes. Eagles Care Summit Playground Build NFL PLAY 60 Strong non-profits build strong The entire Eagles organization teams Through the NFL PLAY 60 program, the communities. The annual Eagles Care up with a local elementary school and Eagles work to inspire and encourage Summit brings together representatives helps revitalize its playground. What was our next generation of children to from nearly 100 charitable organizations once a barren school yard transforms adopt a healthy lifestyle by getting across the Greater Philadelphia region for into a beautiful new space for play and the recommended 60 minutes of daily a day of networking and capacity building. recreation through this initiative. exercise at home and in the classroom. 2019 PHILADELPHIA2019 PHILADELPHIA EAGLEEAGLES MEDIA GUIDES MEDIA GUIDE FLYFAN EXPERIENCESEAGSGLES FLY “You are a huge part of our Eagles family!” -- Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie to the millions of Eagles fans at the Parade of Champions on February 8, 2018. The connection between the team and Eagles fans around the world has always been a special bond. As a result of the relentless passion and fan support that is on full display throughout the year, the Eagles make it a priority to offer unique experiences that engage the fanbase and create lifelong memories. Annual events like Junior Pro Day, Junior Cheer Clinic, Football Festival for Women, Training Camp open practices and the Fantasy Draft Party, among others, have allowed fans to connect with their favorite team, players and franchise legends. Many of these programs have even developed into family traditions for some, bringing together loved ones from all over the country. There is an Eagles experience for everyone, from the most veteran fan to the youngest. Eagles Legend Spotlight Forums Fantasy Draft Party at Lincoln Financial Field Training Camp Open Practices Junior Pro Day Halloween Party Junior Cheer Clinic Football Festival for Women 2019 PHILADELPHIA2019 PHILADELPHIA EAGLEEAGLES MEDIA GUIDES MEDIA GUIDE FLYGO GREENEA PROGRAMGSGLES FLY The Eagles believe the path to sustainability is a journey, not a With the help of partners and fans, the Eagles have been able to destination. With the opening of Lincoln Financial Field in 2003, the develop a multi-year curriculum and action plan that incorporates team’s road to becoming an eco-friendly operation began. green energy production, recycling, composting, energy efficiency What started with a blue recycling bin under each employee’s and reforestation, among other ventures. desk has grown into a company-wide sustainability program that The Eagles, who wear the color “green” with pride, are committed is reducing the organization’s overall impact on the environment to serving as environmental stewards for a community that gives in a financially-responsible manner. so much to them throughout the year. GO GREEN “SUSTAINABLE” SUCCESS PARTNERS In December 2018, Lincoln Financial Field The Eagles are the first professional was awarded LEED Gold certification sports team in the world to have by the U.S. Green

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