BREAKING NEWS: Jalen Hurts Donates Entire $14 Million Endorsement Deal to Build Free Mental Health Clinics for At-Risk Youth Across the U.S.
Philadelphia, PA — In a heart-stirring act of compassion and leadership, NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts has announced that he will donate his entire $14 million endorsement earnings from his latest multi-year deal to fund mental health clinics for at-risk youth across the United States.
“It’s bigger than football,” Hurts said in a statement. “If one kid feels heard, gets help, and finds hope — that’s the real win.”
🏥 A Legacy Off the Field
The initiative, called “Strong Mind, Strong Future,” will begin by opening 12 fully-staffed clinics in underserved communities in Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Each facility will provide free therapy, school support liaisons, and youth mentorship programs.
💬 NFL & Fans React
The announcement set social media ablaze, with players, fans, and public figures praising Hurts’ leadership:
📣 “That’s a real MVP move,” said Patrick Mahomes.
📣 “Jalen Hurts just changed more lives with this than a season ever could,” tweeted ESPN’s Mina Kimes.
📣 “This is what being a role model looks like,” added Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni.
💡 Inspired by His Own Journey
Hurts, who has spoken candidly about mental health challenges among athletes and youth, said the idea came from a conversation with a student during a community visit:
“He looked at me and said, ‘We don’t talk about how we feel here.’ That stuck with me. No kid should carry the world in silence.”
🛠️ What the Donation Covers:
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Construction of 12 mental health clinic hubs
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Staffing of licensed counselors and youth mentors
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Mobile units for rural outreach
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Partnerships with local schools and sports leagues
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Peer-led support groups for teens and young adults
🌎 Changing the Game
This donation marks one of the largest athlete-funded mental health initiatives in U.S. history, and many believe it will inspire a new wave of giving.
“Jalen’s not just calling plays. He’s calling for healing,” said former NFL star Andrew Luck, now a mental health advocate.
🕊️ Hope in Every Huddle
The first clinic is expected to open this fall in West Philadelphia — just minutes from where Hurts has hosted summer camps for local kids since his rookie year.
