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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles great Jason Kelce serves beer in Speedo to support Eagles Autism Foundation
Retired Philadelphia Eagles' great and Super Bowl 52 champion Jason Kelce loves a good time, especially when it's for a good cause. The beloved former offensive lineman took things to the next level when he stripped down to a Speedo adorned with the American flag while serving drinks at Ocean Drive in Sea Isle, New Jersey, in support of the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation. Jason Kelce's Sea Isle event supports Autism Foundation Jason Kelce ripped off his flag-inspired boxer shorts to reveal his patriotic briefs during the Philadelphia Eagles' fundraiser for its Eagles Autism Foundation on June 25, and Kelce's entrance was the highlight of the event. Advertisement The "New Heights" podcast, along with several other attendees, captured different angles of Kelce's big reveal. Cooper DeJean, Brandon Graham join Jason Kelce at Eagles' autism event Current and former Philadelphia Eagles stars joined Jason Kelce for the Eagles Autism Foundation fundraiser. Brandon Graham, who ended his 15-year career in storybook fashion by winning the second of his two Super Bowls in February, attended, as did Hollis Thomas and Cooper DeJean, the standout nickel cornerback who scored a pick-six off Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. "It makes a difference," Graham said in an interview carried by NBCSports Philadelphia. "It shows (everyone) that as a player, I wasn't just invested because I was player; it shows more of what I believe in what the Eagles are doing and trying to help as much as I can. Advertisement "And it's cool to be around, too; it fulfills me." This fundraiser has raised more than $600,000 since 2021. You can donate to the Ocean Drive autism fundraiser through the Team 62 website. You can also donate directly to the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Jason Kelce reveals patriotic side for Jersey Shore bar event


CBS News
02-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Family in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, hopeful for breakthrough research funded by Eagles Autism Foundation
Research supported by the Eagles Autism Foundation is focused on a girl in Montgomery County with the hopes of eventually finding new treatments for autism. Four-year-old Fiona Vanderhoof, who enjoys her trampoline in Norristown, has faced many challenges; she was diagnosed with a severe form of autism. "A genetic test confirmed she has Dup15q syndrome, which is caused by an extra piece of a chromosome," said mom Jackie Vanderhoof. Fiona Vanderhoof is developmentally delayed and mostly nonverbal. "It's tough, it's devastating. ... It didn't ruin our lives. We love Fiona, she is the light of our lives," said Jackie Vanderhoof. "She is an absolute beacon of hope for us." A lot of that hope comes from this research at the University of Connecticut. Using blood cells from Fiona Vanderhoof, autism researcher Dr. Eric Levine is using groundbreaking new technology to reprogram them into neurons that mirror her brain cells. That allows him to explore possible causes of autism and find better treatments. "So the cells can be used for discovering what's wrong and also as a screen for seeing what drugs or other medicines might be effective at reversing it," said Levine. Levine's research is partially funded by the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation. "The stuff that they do is incredible," said Jackie Vanderhoof. "I'm just so appreciative of what the Eagles Autism Foundation has done." "To potentially change the trajectory of their lives collectively is just really special," said Ryan Hammond, executive director of the Eagles Autism Foundation. "Jeffrey Lurie founded the Eagles Autism Foundation not only to drive millions of dollars to fund research, but more importantly, to bring a community together," Hammond said. It's providing new hope for this family, which is forever grateful to their favorite team. The Eagles Autism Challenge is coming up on May 17. It's a one-day bike ride and 5K to raise awareness and money.