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Pat McAfee pledges $1 million donation to children's hospital

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:47 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Pat McAfee pledges $1 million donation to children's hospital

Summary

Pat McAfee announced a $1 million donation to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital on October 5. Initially, he pledged $150,000, but after reconsideration, he decided to increase the donation following interactions during his visit to Iowa City. McAfee was in town for events related to 'The Pat McAfee Show' and 'College GameDay,' which took place prior to the Iowa-Ohio State football matchup. He expressed gratitude for the hospital's work and indicated future collaboration opportunities.

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Key Details

•McAfee increased his donation from $150,000 to $1 million.
•The announcement came during events in Iowa City over the weekend.
•He met with children at the hospital and expressed appreciation for their work.
•Previous fundraising efforts included field goal challenges with substantial monetary offers.

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8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee announces major donation to Stead Family Children's Hospital

What they're saying

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After originally pledging $150,000, ESPN’s Pat McAfee announces a donation of $1 million to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
— Yahoo Sports

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