READING, Pa. – It wasn’t game day, but Eagles fans were still bringing the energy — all for a good cause.
The 10th annual Eagles Autism Foundation fundraiser for TeamTylerC took place in Reading on Saturday, bringing the community together to support a cause the team has championed for years: autism.
Spenny’s restaurant in Reading was bleeding green. For the 4th year, they hosted the Eagles Autism Foundation Fundraiser for TeamTylerC!
Spencer Corson co-owns Spenny’s and helped organize the event.
“We have such a great community and people involved and such a great turnout. We love people that show up in their Eagle’s gear,” she said.
“It’s just about the community involvement, and everyone’s passion and love, and such a great day. The vibes are always so high; everyone’s just positive and happy,” Corson added.
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The event has been going on in Berks County for the past 10 years, thanks to Tyler’s mom, Stephanie Stricker.
She formed TeamTylerC with the Eagles Autism Foundation a couple of years after her son, Tyler Crespo, was diagnosed.
“He was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, so we were just looking for an outlet to kind of find support and get him involved and find a community, and we certainly have,” said Stricker.
She said this is their main fundraiser and it’s grown every year.
“We’ve had an overwhelming support from the community,” said Stricker.
“Our team has been gracious, and we’ve been able to raise over $100,000 in 10 years span for the Eagle Autism Foundation,” she added.
Eagle’s mascot Swoop was on hand, and for the first time, some of the cheerleaders came along. All of them posed for pictures with fans.
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This year’s fundraiser was not only the biggest one yet. It certainly pleased the man of the hour, Tyler himself.
“You know, I just like it all,” said Crespo.
“We’re just so grateful for all the support over the past 10 years, and going forward, we couldn’t do without the communities’ support,” Stricker said.