Legendary NFL star Peyton Manning and his foundation announced an extremely generous donation over the weekend.
Manning, 49, played in the NFL for 18 seasons. He's widely considered one of the best quarterbacks of all-time. Manning won two Super Bowls - one in Indianapolis and one in Denver - and made 10 All-Pro teams. He was the MVP of the league five different times.
The former University of Tennessee great now lives in the Denver area. He and his family are committed to helping those less fortunate.
Manning announced a generous $4 million donation over the weekend.
TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 24: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos looks on during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Manning and his foundation, Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, have donated $4 million to children's healthcare.
"Another successful night raising over $4M for @peytonchildrens at the 18th Annual Celebration of Caring Gala! Thank you to special guests @letterman and @rileyduckman for joining us. To every patient, family, care team and donor throughout our 18 years, thank you for making this gala what it is year after year," he announced.
Manning praised for the donation
"Thanks for everything you've done for the people of Indianapolis. You're THE 🐐 Pal," Pat McAfee wrote.
"Thank you Peyton for your kind heart!❤️," one fan added.
"We adore you and your foundation! We can't thank you enough for what you brought to our city of Indy ❤️🙌 thank you!!!" another shared.
"Fantastic event, it was an honor being there last night, and great seeing you," one fan added.
Well done, Manning family.
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