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Jason Kelce's playful Speedo stunt at a charity event in Sea Isle City sparked online debate but successfully raised over $1.4 million for autism research, highlighting his commitment to community and the complex reactions to his unorthodox methods.
Rob McElhenney, creator of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," watched the Philadelphia Eagles playoff game at the Emmys, expressing his dedication to the team. Despite winning Emmys for his FX docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham," McElhenney prioritized his team's game. His wife, Kaitlin Olson, secretly outbid him for a signed jacket to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation, playfully ribbing him about it. Unfortunately, the Eagles lost the game, ending their chance at the Super Bowl.
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Rob McElhenney was outbid by his wife and co-star Kaitlin Olson in a bidding war for a Kelce-signed Princess Diana Eagles jacket, with proceeds benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation. Olson won the bid at $100,000, surprising McElhenney on a podcast episode. She explained that they both support the foundation and she wanted the jacket for herself. Olson received the jacket a few weeks later and clarified that she didn't wear it during the Eagles-Cowboys game.
The Eagles Autism Foundation, founded by Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in 2018, has raised a record-breaking $6.2 million this year through its annual Eagles Autism Challenge, with more than 4,500 participants biking, walking, and running in support of the cause. The foundation has raised over $22 million for autism research and care programs since its inception.