Jalen Hurts Helped Some Philadelphia Kids Stay in School With Air Conditioning

Stephen Douglas | Aug 28, 2024

Feb 3, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) participates in the AFC versus NFC Pro Bowl practice and media day at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are coming off a rough season. Despite a 10-1 start, the Eagles lost in the wild card round after dropping five of their last six regular season games. In the wake of the disappointing end of season there were plenty of questions about Hurts's relationship with head coach Nick Sirianni.

What relationship isn't in question is the one between Hurts and the Philadelphia community. In April Hurts donated $200,000 for air conditioning units to be installed in Philadelphia area schools. Those units came into play this week as Philadelphia faced excessive heat and dozens of local schools had to close early.

The 10 that benefitted from Hurts's generosity did not.

A bunch of Philly schools closing early again today due to excessive heat, though the 10 that received air conditioners from Jalen Hurts’ foundation will have a full day. This was, and continues to be, the #Eagles’ QB’s goal as he launched his @JalenHurtsFound this summer. https://t.co/3mzFfxpVKn

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 28, 2024

The only problem is that some kids might be annoyed they missed out on a half day. The good news is that parents knew their children were safe from the heat and they didn't have to scramble for childcare. It may have cost Hurts $200,000, but that's priceless.