Boston Celtics owners donate $200 million to children's hospital

The ownership group of the Boston Celtics has joined forces to donate more than $200 million to Boston Children's Hospital, marking the largest gift in the institution's history. The record-breaking contribution follows an earlier $100 million pledge by billionaire philanthropists Rob and Karen Hale, which reportedly inspired fellow owners to match their commitment. Announced on October 29, 2026, the donation will support several healthcare priorities, including the expansion of paediatric mental health services, research into childhood diseases, advanced training for paediatric nurses and programmes supporting children and families. The gift brings together professional basketball, private philanthropy and children's healthcare, with the funding intended to strengthen medical care and research while helping the hospital respond to the complex needs of young patients.How one couple's $100 million pledge inspired a bigger giftRob Hale, a telecommunications entrepreneur and member of the Celtics' ownership group, and his wife, Karen, announced their $100 million commitment to Boston Children's Hospital in December 2025. The money was intended to help establish a major paediatric beha...