The Eagles Autism Challenge raised over $16 million on Saturday

The Eagles Autism Challenge raised more than $16 million on Saturday with 6,832 participants and nearly 40,000 donations from around the world. Every dollar of participant-raised funds goes directly to innovative autism research and community grants for area-based organizations.

This is the stuff that matters beyond the football field. The Eagles as an organization catch a lot of criticism and some of it is deserved. The Autism Challenge is one of the best things any professional sports franchise in America does for its community.

The Eagles Autism Challenge raised more than $16 million today for innovative autism research and care programs, thanks to 6,832 participants and nearly 40,000 donations worldwide. One hundred percent of the participant-raised funds will be invested in groundbreaking research…

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2026

$16 million in a single day for autism research and care programs is a massive number that is going to directly impact lives in ways that football never could.

Eagles Autism Challenge

All smiles for another successful EAC! 💚@eaglesautism pic.twitter.com/wMc75vIQlS

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 9, 2026

6,832 people showed up to participate. Nearly 40,000 people donated from around the world. That’s a global reach from an event rooted in Philadelphia, which tells you everything about the power of this fanbase and this city when it gets behind something meaningful.

The star-studded Eagles Autism Challenge 10-mile bike ride is underway!💚 pic.twitter.com/cdbSBgZ8RP

— Eagles Autism Foundation (@eaglesautism) May 9, 2026

The research being funded is groundbreaking work being conducted around the globe. The community grants are going to local organizations that provide care and support for families dealing with autism every single day.

That money doesn’t go to overhead or marketing or executive salaries. It goes directly to the people and programs that need it most.

Credit to the Eagles organization for building something this impactful. Credit to every single person who participated, donated, or supported the event in any way. $16 million raised in one day for a cause that affects millions of families is Philadelphia at its absolute best.

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