On Friday, at Citizens Bank Park, more than 25,000 fans came out to cheer on 25 members of the Super Bowl LII-winning Philadelphia Eagles as they took the field for a home run derby and softball game to raise money for The Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation, a project at the Giving Back Fund.
According to organizers, $850,000 was raised from the event.
“As I reflect on the foundation’s first year, I’m amazed by the support from people all over the world,” said Wentz. “I wasn’t sure what to expect when we began this journey and I had the idea of the charity softball game, but it has been nothing short of incredible to see how God has used us to spread his love!”
At the event, the AO1 Foundation presented a $520,000 check to Mission of Hope: Haiti, which is the total amount raised in May 2018, along with Carson’s personal donation to match every dollar donated. It will fund a Sports Complex in Haiti that will provide a safe place and community for kids to play sports and get an education.
Kudos to Wentz for doing big things in the community!
Here are photos from the event:
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