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Manning's Gala Ends, Raising $4.2M for Kids' Health
27 Oct
Summary
- Final gala raised over $4.2 million for Peyton Manning Children's Hospital.
- Event supported paediatric care in Indiana for nearly two decades.
- Donations helped fund a new outpatient paediatric dialysis unit.
Peyton Manning's dedicated charitable effort for children's healthcare in Indiana has concluded with its 18th and final Celebration of Caring Gala. Held on February 13, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the event successfully raised more than $4.2 million for Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. This significant fundraising initiative has supported paediatric care in the state for nearly two decades, bringing the gala's total contributions since 2008 to nearly $24 million.
The funds from this final gala are earmarked to support a vital new outpatient paediatric dialysis unit. This facility aims to fill a crucial gap in specialized care for children suffering from end-stage renal disease. The event also saw a substantial boost from a $1.8 million matching donation pledged by Aneel Bhusri, a friend of Manning's, contributing to the evening's impressive total. Manning's commitment to the hospital's mission will continue beyond the gala's retirement.
Over its 18-year run, the gala has been instrumental in enhancing children's healthcare services. Donations have funded improvements to the hospital's paediatric intensive care unit, technology for the neonatal intensive care unit, and broader investments in patient and family services. The foundation credits Manning's sustained involvement as central to the gala's success, solidifying its role as a major support for paediatric healthcare in Indianapolis and beyond.
