A look into Jason and Kylie Kelce’s connection to the Eagles Autism Foundation
Jason Kelce is not only an all-star for the Philadelphia Eagles on the field – he and his wife, Kylie Kelceare also champions for the team’s charitable efforts.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, have worked closely with the Eagles Autism Foundation throughout Jason’s NFL career. The organization focuses on “research, advocacy, empathy and unity” in an effort to raise awareness and funds for people in the autism community.
For Kylie, the foundation’s mission is close to her heart. “I kind of feel like a broken record right now,” she said on an episode of Jason and in September Travis Kelce‘s podcast ‘New Heights’ in which she describes her personal connection with the charity. “But when I was growing up, I had a neighbor who was more like a brother than a neighbor. His name is Tim. Now our girls call him Uncle Tim. When I was growing up, he called me and my sister his sisters, my mother his girlfriend, and my father the boss.
Kylie’s friendship with Tim became ‘second nature’ as she grew up. “It never really struck me that we were interacting with someone who was on the spectrum,” she recalls. “So as I got a little older, I realized how impactful it was to have Tim in my life and to understand autism on a personal level the way having Tim did.”
Kylie volunteered for the Eagles Autism Foundation before taking on a “more official” responsibility in recent years. “I just feel passionately that the Eagles Autism Foundation [is] are doing their utmost to impact the autism community through programs and research. Every dollar donated goes back to the autism community,” she added. “They are very transparent about how your money is used.”
Jason proudly supports the business with his wife and bartends at the foundation’s annual event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. “It’s a long day, it’s a daylong marathon, but with how much money is being raised for the Eagles Autism Foundation, I’m really enjoying being here,” he said in an interview ahead of the 2023 fundraiser .“It’s one of the most fun charity events I’ve ever done. Everyone who has been here before loves it. You go out with good people who all want to have fun, it’s a good time.
Jason’s brother, Travis, and their parents also attended the benefit, as did fellow Eagles players past and present. Fans can also catch Jason taking on the Eagles Autism Challenge, where participants have the choice of taking on a 10 mile bike ride or a 5 mile run/walk.
“It’s absolutely terrifying,” Jason joked on his podcast in September. “You’re driving through the streets of Philadelphia. But most people are not experienced cyclists. So there are cars everywhere. … I think that’s why we changed the route this year.”
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The Kelces continued to lead the way for the foundation in November when an old Kelly Green Eagles jacket – similar to the design worn by Princess Diana in the ’90s – was put up for auction. The vintage varsity jacket was signed by Kylie and sparked a bidding war between another beloved Philadelphia couple.
Rob McElhenney initially offered $10,050 for the item, but was consistently outbid. He eventually increased his donation to $62,000 in honor of Jason’s jersey number before realizing that his wife, colleague It’s always sunny in Philadelphia star Kaitlin Olsonwas behind the counter-offers.
“I got a text from someone I know saying, ‘I bid against you, bozo,’” the actor explained on “New Heights” after the auction closed at $100,000. “It didn’t even occur to me that this was a possibility. And it turned out that I live with this person.
The couple shared on “New Heights” that they were “honored” to be involved with such a worthy cause — and Olson was happy for them to get bragging rights. “[Rob] I will never wear the coat,” she teased.
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Kylie’s passion for helping the autism community doesn’t end with the Eagles. When Jason’s team played Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs in November, she visited GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, an inclusive space for neurodiverse sports fans.
“While we were in KC, the @chiefs were kind enough to take time out of their busy day to give us a tour of their sensory rooms,” Kylie wrote via Instagram in December. “I am so grateful for their commitment to inclusivity, and I enjoyed hearing about the programs they have created and the initiatives they are working on. We may be opponents on the field, but we certainly agree on the importance of making a positive impact on the autism/neurodiverse community. Thank you so much!!!”
While Jason’s NFL career won’t last forever, the couple’s commitment to the Eagles Autism Foundation will last a lifetime. “EAF knows they can’t get rid of me,” Kylie said The Philadelphia Inquirer in January. “Even though I’m not officially there, I just keep volunteering. Once football is done, but let’s be honest, I don’t think football will ever be done. But once Jason is done playing football regularly, I don’t see us ever not playing a role in EAF again. We have that personal connection and we could never distance ourselves.”