A dedicated Eagles fan is bound for the trip of a lifetime with surprise tickets to the Super Bowl through the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Being on the autism spectrum never held Ryan back. He graduated from St. Joe’s and now works as an IT analyst. He also volunteered every chance he could with the Eagles Autism Foundation Challenge year after year.
"It really touched my heart knowing that there’s a foundation for me and other people on the spectrum," Ryan said. Ryan’s dedication caught the eye of Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and the rest is history, as Ryan was invited to the New Year’s Day Eagles game against the New Orleans Saints, where it all happened.
"Jeffrey was blown away. He already knew Ryan’s story and how great a person he was and how he was perfect for this NFL surprise," Eagles Autism Foundation Director, Ryan Hammond, said. When Ryan received the surprise of his life, the Eagles had yet to clinch their Super Bowl berth, but now it’s for real. "It’s an amazing feeling. It’s still hard to process," Ryan added. "I’m packing for four days and three nights, including Super Bowl Sunday."
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