Major Jason Kelce Announcement Catches Attention on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Jason Kelce retired from the NFL after 13 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles last year.
While he went on to signed a lucrative deal to join ESPN as a co-host and commentator, he and his wife, Kylie Kelce, remain closely involved with the Eagles organization.
Kelce not only personally helped save one of the team's signature plays, the "tush push," at the NFL owners meeting in Minnesota, the Super Bowl and champ and Kylie are big supporters of the franchise's autism awareness programs.
Less than two months after giving birth to the couple's fourth daughter, Kylie gave a speech at a symposium held as part of the annual Eagles Autism Challenge in May while Jason competed in the 5K race.
Jason, 37, is also hosting a multi-day Team 62 fundraiser around the Jersey Shore next week. The event raised $375,000 for autism research in 2023 and $865,000 in 2024.
The ESPN analyst regularly supports his brother Travis Kelce's charities and attended the Big Slick fundraiser in Kansas City last month. The future Hall of Famer launched the (Be)Philly Foundation in 2022 that regularly partners with brands and companies from his hometown in Ohio.
On June 22, Ohio State Representative Darnell T. Brewer announced Kelce won The Outstanding Leadership Award by the Won't Quit Foundation!
The letter read, "In a world that deeply needs strong, compassionate leaders, your example stands out as a beacon of hope and inspiration.
"Your consistent efforts to create change have not gone unnoticed, and this recognition is a celebration the lives that you've touched and the legacy you continue to hold."
Travis was also honored with the award on Sunday. Other Leadership Award winners that were recognized include Andrew Lloyd, Mike Harris, Philly O, Bryce Jones, and Carl Walton.
