Eagles Autism Awareness Day
Registered Students get to come to the football field with us and perform Sports Massage on the players! If you haven’t registered yet, schedule an admissions interview right now.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join us in providing Sports Massage for the Philadelphia Eagles and participants of the Eagles Autism Awareness challenge.
What we’re doing.
Every semester our students get the opportunity to practice Sports Massage to the entire community participating in the Eagles Autism Awareness Challenge. Our tent is right on the 50 yard line inside the Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. If you haven’t registered for our classes yet, click below to schedule an admissions interview and someone will reach out shortly.
Why we provide.
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Providing Massage Therapy for challenge participants.
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Donating services to a great cause to raise awareness for autism.
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Being a part of something bigger than ourselves or our practice.
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We want to make a difference in any way we can.
Autism Awareness Challenge At Lincoln Financial Field
The Mission
The Eagles Autism Challenge is dedicated to raising funds for innovative research and programs to help unlock the mystery of autism. By providing the necessary resources to doctors and scientists at leading institutions, we will be able to assist those currently affected by autism as well as future generations. Our event aims to inspire and engage the community, so together, we can provide much needed support to make a lasting impact in the field of autism.
Event Description
The community will be joining Philadelphia Eagles players, alumni, coaches, executives, cheerleaders and SWOOP for the Eagles Autism Challenge, a one-day bike ride and family-friendly 5K run/walk.
Participants can choose from 15, 30, or 50-mile cycling routes, or the 5K run/walk, all beginning at Lincoln Financial Field and ending on the 50-yard line. Right were we’ll be! Activities include a Friday Night Kick-Off Party and Saturday Finish Line Celebration on the field.
Why Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a bio-neurological disability that impacts the normal development of the brain. Individuals who have been touched by autism often experience verbal and non-verbal communication challenges, along with difficulties in the areas of social interaction and cognitive function.
Autism is now being identified at a rate of 1 in 68 births – 1 in every 42 boys – making it the largest developmental disorder in the world. While there is no medical detection or cure for autism, its numbers continue to grow at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, autism has been historically underfunded, under-researched and commonly misunderstood.
Working together.
It is difficult for a single institution to address the complex medical and scientific issues presented by the condition of autism, so we have partnered with the Philadelphia Eagles. They’ve created a coalition with their beneficiary partners – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University and Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health. This coalition will bring fresh ways of thinking and additional resources to the field of autism research. What we learn here will be shared nationally and globally, so that everyone affected by autism can benefit from our collaborative efforts. We know that with your support we will be advancing autism research together. Come join us! This is your last chance to register before the space is full. Click below to schedule an interview.