Peyton Manning Launches Chattanooga Heroes Fund for Shooting Victims

Chattanooga (WDEF) – Peyton Manning is putting his money behind the families of the victims of the Chattanooga Shooting.

And he wants you to join the team.

The star quarterback has established the Chattanooga Heroes Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga.

“Our family has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the great city of Chattanooga, and it has a very special place in our hearts,“ Manning said. “But on July 16th, 2015, this strong, welcoming community was forever changed by the tragedy that unfolded.

“The five servicemen who gave their lives, the police officer who risked his life in order to protect others, and the actions of many other first responders were truly heroic. We are proud to establish the Chattanooga Heroes Fund to honor these heroes by helping to provide for the future of their families.”

Senator Bob Corker has also kicked in.

“We deeply appreciate Senator Corker’s support in establishing the Chattanooga Heroes Fund and hope that others can do what they can to recognize the noble actions of the servicemen who sacrificed and risked their own lives last week,” Manning said. 

The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga will administer the fund.

Here is how individuals, groups or businesses can join in.

Give By Check
Checks should be made payable to the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga with “Chattanooga Heroes Fund” in the memo. Mail checks to:

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
Attn: Chattanooga Heroes Fund
1270 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Give Online
Give online at CFGC.org. A donate option is available on the homepage.

For additional information, contact the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga at (423) 265-0586.