Jalen Hurts is helping to tackle an issue that greatly affects the majority of schools in Philadelphia, PA. According to ABC News, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback donated $200,000 to provide air conditioner units to Philadelphia schools. The donation is set to cover rewiring and changing the infrastructure of the buildings — alleviating overheated classrooms during warm seasons. “I think back to my time as a student not being able to imagine some of the things that you guys have to go through,” Hurts expressed at a school in Philadelphia, per ABC News. “I just want to serve you guys and help in any way I can.” According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, 41% of schools in the U.S. schools need HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) upgrades, which equates to 36,000 public schools. Combatting the alarming statistics specifically in Philadelphia, Hurts’ $200,000 donation will bring 300 AC units to 10 schools, which will support over 5,000 students along with...
An energy drink brand has brought on board one of today’s biggest professional athletes. Bloomberg reports that Jalen Hurts has inked a multi-year deal with A Shoc, a company founded in 2019 and backed by Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. While the financial details weren’t disclosed, it was shared that the Philadelphia Eagles star is set to secure an equity stake in the California-based beverage company as he will promote its Accelerator brand.