BankPlus and Friends of Children's Hospital (FOCH) announced today that Indianapolis Colts Quarterback, Peyton Manning, will join brother Eli Manning at the 2010 "An Evening with the Mannings" fundraising event. The fundraiser is part of Eli Manning's continued effort to raise $2.5 million for the Eli Manning Children's Clinics at the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children.
"We are so pleased that Peyton is able to join us in Jackson for 'An Evening with the Mannings'," said Eli Manning. "The past events have been a great success, and Peyton's presence will add to the excitement, and make it a special evening for me with my entire family supporting my project at Children's Hospital. My parents, brothers Cooper and Peyton, and our wives are rarely all able to attend an event together."
"I'm thrilled that I can make it to Jackson for 'An Evening with the Mannings' this year, to support an event that is important to Eli, my family and the children of Mississippi," said Peyton Manning.
"An Evening with the Mannings, Presented by BankPlus" is scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson.
"BankPlus is delighted that we can be part of bringing two Super Bowl MVP Quarterbacks, Eli and Peyton Manning, to the community, especially as part of this special Father's Day Weekend event, and important fundraising commitment for the Eli Manning Children's Clinics," said Bill Ray, President and CEO of BankPlus.
"With the help of the entire Manning family and generous donations from Mississippians, we will be able to ensure a world-class facility for Mississippi's children," said Sara Ray, event chair and chairman elect of FOCH.
"An Evening with the Mannings, Presented by BankPlus" is the annual fundraising event in the Eli Manning and BankPlus five-year campaign to raise $2.5 million for the Eli Manning Children's Clinics at the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. More than $650,000 was raised at the 2009 event.
A limited number of tickets are available to this event. For information, tickets, host and sponsorship opportunities for "An Evening with the Mannings," please contact Kristin Allen at 601.898.8312 or KristinAllen@BankPlus.net.
About Friends of Children's Hospital
Friends of Children's Hospital is a non-profit organization created to benefit the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. It was created by a group of dedicated members from around the state whose purpose is to support and promote the Batson Hospital for Children, Mississippi's ONLY hospital designed and equipped specifically for the care and treatment of sick and injured children.
The Batson Hospital prioritizes children's care and places emphasis on the special needs of hospitalized children. The goal of Friends is to build a statewide base of community support in order to raise money for state-of-the-art equipment, facilities and services for all pediatric patients. Through volunteer efforts and contributions, members of Friends help the Batson Hospital in its fight against childhood disease and injury.
About BankPlus
BankPlus, with total assets of more than $2 billion, has over 60 banking offices in 33 Mississippi communities. In addition to its Belzoni Main Office, other BankPlus offices are located in Bentonia, Brandon, Byram, Canton, Clinton, D'Iberville, Durant, Flora, Flowood, Gluckstadt, Hernando, Holly Bluff, Horn Lake, Isola, Jackson, Lexington, Madison, Meridian, Newton, Olive Branch, Pearl, Picayune, Pickens, Poplarville, Quitman, Ridgeland, Shubuta, Southaven, Stonewall, Tchula, Waynesboro and Yazoo City. For additional information on BankPlus, please visit www.BankPlus.net.
Contacts:
BankPlus
Kristin Allen, 601-898-8312
Cell: 601-622-3447
KristinAllen@BankPlus.net
