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<\/a><\/p>\nTickets for this celebration are available online at www.pplcenter.com<\/a> for just $1.50, with 50% of ticket sales benefiting the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation\u2014a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education, mentorship, and community support. Free general parking will be available.<\/p>\n \u201cAllentown is beyond excited to celebrate a local champion at this special event\u201d, said Mayor Matt Tuerk. \u201cSaquon Barkley embodies what makes Allentown the beating heart of the Lehigh Valley: dedication, resilience, kindness, and commitment to the community. We welcome the opportunity to give folks an opportunity to express their appreciation for someone who showed the world how great we can be.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs the Mayor of Whitehall, it will be an honor to acknowledge Saquon\u2019s accomplishments on behalf of the people of Whitehall Township,\u201d said Mayor Joe Marx.<\/p>\n Barkley\u2019s journey from the Bronx to the Lehigh Valley to the NFL is a story of perseverance and dedication. His family first moved to Bethlehem in 2001, later to Allentown, and finally settled in Coplay in 2005. He attended Marvine Elementary School in the Bethlehem Area School District before making his mark as a standout athlete at Whitehall High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track.<\/p>\n His local roots run deep, and he remains committed to giving back to the community that shaped him. Barkley\u2019s Foundation, the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation continually supports student-athletes in the Lehigh Valley by providing funding via the AthLife Foundation, providing mentorship and opportunities to help young athletes succeed both on and off the field.<\/p>\n Event Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>Sunday, March 9, 2025<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>PPL Center, Allentown, PA<\/p>\n Tickets: <\/strong>$1.50 with 50% of ticket sales going to support the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation For more information, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/SaquonAllentown.<\/a><\/p>\n Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded to support the goals of our youth to excel in<\/p>\n academia and athletics through the United States. We provide educational assistance and athletics guidance. The primary goal of the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation is to supply assistance to underserved children, adolescents and young adults that have a strong desire for forward-movement. Our goal is to draw forth the combined efforts of community leaders, educators and the families of our youth to help ambitious young individuals succeed in their future, academics and sporting arenas.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Proceeds to Benefit the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation March 3, 2025 \u2013 The City of Allentown is excited to welcome NFL superstar and Saquon Barkley, born in … Continue reading Allentown to Host Honorary Celebration at PPL Center Featuring Special Guest Saquon Barkley<\/span> About the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation<\/h3>\n
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