Featured Image: Tonya Johnson, co-founder of the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, stands with her son Saquon Barkley at the sold-out “Hurdles for Hope” Gala, which raised critical support for underserved families across Pennsylvania. (Photo Credit – Pel Productions)
PHILADELPHIA and ALLENTOWN, Pa., Nov. 11, 2025 – The Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation (MASBH) recently celebrated its sold-out inaugural Hurdles for Hope Black-Tie Gala at the Philadelphia Art Museum, where more than 450 guests gathered to raise funds for underserved youth, women, and families throughout Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley, where the Barkley family’s roots run deep.
The gala brought together fellow NFL Philadelphia Eagles players, Fox’s Good Day Philadelphia hosts, A-list celebrity guests, culinary partners, spirits sponsors, dynamic speakers, live performances, and a robust live auction to spotlight the Foundation’s commitment to pairing athletic excellence with educational preparedness, strengthening family stability, and advancing opportunities for underserved communities…