[Fortier] Celtics announce ‘unprecedented' $200 million donation to Boston Children's Hospital

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Fans on r/nba on Reddit were talking about this on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Here is the post:

Source for full article Boston Children's Hospital said the gift will have a "sweeping impact," allowing them to build a pediatric mental health facility and foster earlier intervention for children in crisis, fund research into emerging therapies for childhood diseases, support advanced training for pediatric nurses, create an innovation fund to support concepts that can transform children's health and expand family-centered programs fostering healthy lifestyles in local communities.” Celtics Owner Bill Chisholm: "The Celtics have historically been defined by the concept that true legacy is more than what happens on the court," said Bill Chisholm, Celtics chairman and governor. "Boston Children’s and the Celtics share a belief that it takes every single one of us to achieve our most ambitious goals. This gift is our commitment to the next generation in Boston and far beyond. We all win when we invest in our children’s futures." Celtics Co-Owner Rob Hale: “I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand the extraordinary work being done at Boston Children’s Hospital and the difference it makes for patients and families,” said Rob Hale, Celtics co-owner. “Through this gift, the Celtics and Boston Children’s Hospital can help advance groundbreaking research, expand access to exceptional care, and create opportunities to improve the lives of children for years to come.”

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Key Takeaways

• The story: [Fortier] Celtics announce ‘unprecedented' $200 million donation to Boston Children's Hospital
• Who’s involved: Celtics Owner Bill Chisholm, Boston Children, Hospital and Celtics Co-Owner Rob Hale
• League: NBA
• First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by r/nba on Reddit

Background: National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier basketball league in the world. The league is headquartered in New York City and Secaucus, New Jersey.

The NBA was created on August 3, 1949, with the merger of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL).

Text from Wikipedia’s National Basketball Association article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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