Former Philadelphia Eagles, Ron Jaworski Puts on the Pads One More Time for Audible for Autism!

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 Philadelphia Soul Presents Audible for Autism Halftime Touchdown Run, and Autism Sports Therapy Festival

Former Philadelphia Eagles, Ron Jaworski Puts on the Pads One More Time to Fight the Stigma of Autism During Interactive Touchdown Run and Autism Festival Following the Philadelphia Soul Game

PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 20, 2018– Philadelphia Soul is pleased to announce its partnership with Audible for Autism for the Halftime Touchdown Run, and the “Shining Light” Autism Sports Therapy Festival and Spectrum Talent Showcase. On Sunday, June 10, 2018, families and children will join together at the Wells Fargo Center to participate in various activities with former Philadelphia Eagles player, Ron Jaworski, during halftime at the Philadelphia Soul vs. Washington Valor game. Following the game, families are invited to the Autism Sports Therapy Festival and Spectrum Talent Showcase for a variety of interactive sports activities, designed for children across the Spectrum.

Audible for Autism is an organization that raises awareness and provides community support to children and families on the Autism Spectrum through innovative football-based programs. The Soul game will kick off at 4:00 p.m. and children and adults with Autism will participate and perform in the following activities:

• The Singing of America the Beautiful
• Pre-game Coin Toss
• The Halftime Touchdown Run
• Employing in-game commentary/announcer and video production and photograp

“I am honored to be a part of Audible for Autism’s Halftime Touchdown Run and the “Shining Light” Autism Sports Therapy Festival and Spectrum Talent Showcase,” says Ron Jaworski, former Philadelphia Eagle. “We hope that this initiative will help increase the understanding and acceptance of people with autism, and provide additional solutions that enable children and adults on the spectrum to live their best possible lives.”

During the Audible for Autism Halftime Touchdown Run, Ron Jaworski and City Councilman Green will put on the pads one more time and take the field with two pre-selected children, who will join the team huddles as running backs. The Halftime Touchdown Run teams will be comprised of members of the Philadelphia Police Department. The teams will snap the ball, and execute the touchdown run with the children running down each sideline in front of the cheering crowd on their way to their first Touchdowns! The Halftime Touchdown Run and accompanying festivities have given children and their families indelible memories that they will always cherish.

The Audible for Autism “Shining Light” Sports Therapy Festival and Spectrum Talent Showcase will kick-off around 7:00 p.m., following the game. The festival will invite children and their families to take the field and participate in a variety of interactive sports activity stations, such as basketball, hockey, baseball, football, and soccer. As you navigate through the festival, children will perform their favorite talents, and receive trophies, ribbons, and awards. In addition, the festival will implement cutting-edge researched activities proven to assist children and their families in overcoming some of the daily challenges that living on the Spectrum present.“Our mission is to give children and families affected by autism a fun, inclusive as well as therapeutic day they will never forget”, says Muzz Skillings, a multi-GRAMMY Award winner and founding member of Audible For Autism.

Sponsorship and participant opportunities are still available. For more information, email Jennifer Sherlock at jsherlock@jennacommunications.com.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit audibleforautism.org. Proceeds from the event will benefit Audible for Autism and its Autism Outreach Programs.

About Audible for Autism:

Audible for Autism is a football based Autistic Therapy Program specifically designed to empower and employ persons living with Autism. Their program utilizes persons on the spectrum in every aspect of the day through employment, participation, sharing and support. Placing persons on the Spectrum in positions where their skills and talents can be cultivated and focused to improve and empower their future is our highest priority. Join Audible for Autism, game after game as they continue to provide long-lasting memorable experiences for those in our community affected by Autism.