Connor Barwin, an NFL veteran with a ten-year career including four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles & founder of Make The World Better Foundation (MTWB) with a mission to connect people and inspire stewardship through public space revitalization projects and Chris Long, an NFL veteran with an 11-year career with the Rams, Patriots, and Eagles, a two-time Super Bowl champion who was awarded the 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his philanthropic work who launched the Chris Long Foundation in 2015 with the mission of galvanizing elite athletes and passionate fans to advance access to clean water and educational equity, hosted the second team dinner at Steak 48 on Monday, December 9, 2024. They were joined by more than 200 athletes, celebrities, VIPs, philanthropists, and supporters

2. After an impressive debut in 2023, Team Dinner—a unique event collaboration between Philadelphia’s beloved former Eagles players and dedicated philanthropists, Connor Barwin and Chris Long—returned for its second year.

3. Brent Celek (second right) chatted with his pals during the cocktail reception

4. Established in 2014, Steak 48 is owned and operated by James Beard nominated brothers Jeffrey and Michael Mastro, their father Dennis Mastro, and partner Scott Troilo. Steak 48 is a contemporary American steakhouse featuring USDA Prime steaks, Domestic and Australian Wagyu steaks, Japanese A5, world-class fresh seafood, innovative and interesting side dishes, and appetizers beyond what you would expect from a traditional steakhouse menu. Recently named the top fine dining restaurant by Nation’s Restaurant News, Steak 48 has mastered the totality of the dining experience, exceeding expectations of patrons at each one of its locations in Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Beverly Hills and Del Mar.

5. Recently named the top fine dining restaurant by Nation’s Restaurant News, Steak 48 has mastered the totality of the dining experience, exceeding expectations of patrons at each one of its locations in Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Beverly Hills and Del Mar

6. NBC Sports Philadelphia reporter John Clark chatted with Jesse Rendell during the cocktail reception

5. Guests were treated to an elevated evening, complete with a red-carpet experience, an engaging Q&A with Connor and Chris led by Eagles insider Dave Spadaro, and an unforgettable dining experience

7. This exclusive dinner brought together community leaders, friends, and advocates to raise vital funds for the Make The World Better Foundation and the Chris Long Foundation, furthering their shared mission to support underserved communities in Philadelphia and beyond.