On Sunday, March 26, Lincoln Financial Field was transformed into a carnival-like atmosphere designed specifically with the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum in mind. The 8th annual Huddle Up for Autism, hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, was open to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), along with their friends and family members. The sold-out event raised more than $50,000 for the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
“For nearly a decade, Huddle Up for Autism has worked to educate, fundraise, and raise awareness for the autism community,” said Christina Weiss Lurie, President Eagles Charitable Foundation, Eagles Social Responsibility.