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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Donates $500,000 To Honor 9/11 Victims And Support Communities In Need


On the anniversary of one of the darkest moments in American history, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts pledged a $500,000 donation to honor the victims and heroes of the September 11 attacks.

This year’s event was organized through a partnership between Philabundance and 9/11 Day, bringing together thousands of volunteers at Lincoln Financial Field. Together, they packed nearly 850,000 meals to be distributed to those in need.

Hurts’ donation will be used for two main purposes:

  • $200,000 for acking and distributing free meals for the community through large-scale initiatives.

  • $300,000 supporting vulnerable communities, disaster victims, and struggling families through ongoing service projects nationwide.


  • Hurts, who has made community outreach a cornerstone of his NFL career, emphasized that this donation is not only a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 2001 attacks but also a way to carry forward their legacy of courage and unity.

    “We will never forget the pain of 9/11, but we also can’t forget the way people came together in the days that followed. Philadelphia has given me so much, and this is my way of giving back — to make sure no family has to go without and to honor those whose sacrifice still inspires us today,” Hurts said.

    The timing of this donation makes it even more meaningful. On the very same day, Jalen Hurts also contributed $500,000 to the Iryna Zarutska Honor Fund, joining a global wave of tributes for the Ukrainian woman whose tragic death drew international attention. These two consecutive acts of generosity highlight a player dedicated not only on the field but also in humanitarian efforts off it.
    The gesture aligns with the NFL’s broader 9/11 commemorations, which include league-wide moments of silence and numerous community service events across the country.

    For Eagles fans, Hurts’ action is yet another example of his leadership and compassion — a reminder that in Philadelphia, football and community are always intertwined.

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