Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts showed his charitable side once again this week, donating a hefty sum to the Philadelphia School District. The local star reportedly donated $200,000 to the district for new air conditioners ahead of what is sure to be another blistering summer in the city.
The former Alabama-turned-OU standout made the donation announcement and held a press conference on Friday at Edward Gideon Elementary School in North Philly. His donation will be spread across 10 different schools in the Philadelphia School District.
According to the Philly Voice, the air-conditioners will go to schools that had previously had early dismissals for students on especially hot days. The new A/C units will help the schools keep the students in classes, no matter the temperatures outside.
Hurts is entering year four as the incumbent starting quarterback for the Eagles. Last season, he threw for a regular-season career-high of 3,858 yards and 25 touchdowns. He also added 605 yards and another 15 scores rushing. The Philadelphia Eagles drafted him with the No. 53 overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and he’s been giving back ever since.
Hurts gives back in Philadelphia, Texas
Last April, Hurts signed a five-year extension with the Eagles for $255 million. He is very active with his charitable donations, which typically help underserved youth or their families.
During the NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats charity event during the season, Hurts donates to the KB Foundation, whose mission is to “build the developmental and social competencies of adolescent youth in the Philadelphia area through educational, recreational, and hands-on learning experiences.” He also donates to Channelview, a 501C that helps children in Channelview ISD – which is his hometown school district.
Following the passing of 18-year-old shooting victim Jarvon Coles last month, Hurts stepped up by paying the young football player’s funeral expenses. Coles, who played linebacker at North Shore High School, was shot last Saturday in a drive-by shooting while he attended a house party in Humble, Texas.
North Shore High School was a rival school for Jalen Hurts while he was the quarterback at Channelview High School, and the two schools sit just five miles apart. According to Rapoport, upon hearing about Coles’ death, Hurts offered to pay for his funeral expenses.
Coles, a senior at North Shore, reportedly had a 4.1 GPA and acceptances from 15 colleges and universities. He was planning to attend Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.
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