27-03-2025
Evansville Thunderbolts bring smiles to children at hospital
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Thunderbolts visited Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville this week.
Ascension St. Vincent says this visit brought smiles to young patients and raised awareness for their upcoming charitable event, 'Give Back Night.' During the visit on March 25, Jordan Simoneau, Benjamin Lindberg, Ethan Price and Nolan McElhaney spent time interacting with the patients by building an astronaut out of blocks, painting and 'spreading joy.'
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'Having the Evansville Thunderbolts visit our hospital today was a truly special experience for our patients,' said Dr. Wendy Woodard, Pediatric Hospitalist and Medical Director at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville. 'Their visit today means so much to these kids and their families, reminding them that they have a community rallying behind them.'
Officials with Ascension say the visit highlighted the upcoming fundraiser for March 30, at the Ford Center, where $5 from every ticket sold will go directly to support Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville.
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'It was great to get out and see these kids and put a smile on their faces and they put a smile on our faces as well,' said Evansville Thunderbolts forward Jordan Simoneau. 'It means the world that we can give back to everyone in the community in this way.'
Discounted tickets are available for $16 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code on the flyer, going here or by mentioning Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at the Ford Center Ticket Office. Doors for the event open at 2:15 p.m. and the puck drops at 3 p.m.
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