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Colts Fans raise nearly $750K for community initiatives 

NORAL PARHAM
NORAL PARHAM
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.

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During the 2024-25 NFL season, Indianapolis Colts fans contributed just shy of $750,000 through the Gameday 50/50 Raffle.

The proceeds go towards various local community organizations. The exact figure? $747,926.

This year’s total marks the highest amount raised in a single season since the raffle’s inception in 2014. It set a record for the highest single-game contribution, collecting $112,810 during the game on Sept. 22 against Chicago. 

Colts Vice Chair and Owner Kalen Jackson tipped her cap to the fan for going above and beyond the call for their communities. 

“The 50/50 Raffle truly is a chance for Colts fans to give back to extremely worthy efforts and projects in the Indianapolis region,” Jackson said. 

The impact of the Colts 50/50 Raffle

fans during NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts.
fans during NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts on November 24, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/David Dixon)

The Colts host the 50/50 Raffle at every home game at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. One fortunate fan wins half of the jackpot, while the other half supports community initiatives. 

A few local organizations benefitting from this season’s fundraiser include the American Cancer Society, HVAF, Indiana Wish, Little Red Door Cancer Agency and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. 

Indianapolis Colts fans during the game against the Chicago Bears on Septembet 22, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo/David Dixon)
Indianapolis Colts fans during the game against the Chicago Bears on Septembet 22, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo/David Dixon)

Additionally, the proceeds aid Colt’s community initiatives, such as Kicking The Stigma and the PataSchool project in collaboration with The Patachou Foundation.

“This year, Colts fans chipped in more than ever before, and our community will be the beneficiary of their generosity and good will,” Jackson said. 

Of the raffle winners, 9 out of 10 were Indiana residents, seven of them being Colts season ticket holders.


Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham III at 317-762-7846. Follow him on X @3Noral. For more news from the Indianapolis Recorder, click here.

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