The Patricia Allen Fund reachs $17 million milestone thanks to gifts from over 60,000 donors over the past five years!

Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2026 3:40 PM

The Patricia Allen Fund reachs $17 million milestone thanks to gifts from over 60,000 donors over the past five years!

Buffalo, NY - (June 10, 2026) - The Patricia Allen Fund today announced a landmark achievement in its mission to support the critical care needs of patients and families at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo, formerly Oishei Children's Hospital: surpassing $17 million raised since its founding five years ago.

Established in memory of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's late grandmother Patricia Allen, the fund has become a powerful symbol of community generosity and the enduring connection between Bills Mafia and fans across the globe. The milestone number is significant as Josh Allen wears number 17. Over the past five years, the fund has grown through thousands of contributions from supporters around the world, each helping to strengthen pediatric care and expand lifesaving resources at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo (GCH Buffalo).

Over 60,000 individuals from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 12 countries have contributed to the Patricia Allen Fund since its inception, an extraordinary testament to the collective impact of donors who believe in providing access to exceptional healthcare to kids and families during their most challenging moments.

When formally announcing that the $17 million milestone was reached at the 117 Holes for Children's golf event which benefits the fund, Josh Allen shared "This is so special to me. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. This is something I will cherish for the rest of my life, being able to do something like this."

This major milestone was reached following a generous $150,000 gift from former Buffalonian and businesswoman Sue McCollum, whose contribution officially pushed the fund past the $17 million threshold. It was a full circle moment as Sue's gift of $217,000 in December of 2020 brought the fund to its first $1 million mark just a month after its inception. At that time she said, "I have always rooted for the underdog, for those fighting to overcome the odds, and so many of the kids at children's hospital do just that. I hope this fund continues to grow." It's safe to say now that her hope came true.

Over the past five years, Sue McCollum has been joined by Josh Allen and four other individual donors who have supported the fund with gifts of $117,000 or more. In addition, the top 17 corporate and foundation supporters are (listed in alphabetical order): Bullpen Sports Network, CAA Sports, Cash App, Crosby's Stores, Fisher-Price and Mattel, Funko, Grigg Lewis Foundation, Legends, Living Legacy Foundation, New Era Cap Foundation, The OSC Charitable Foundation, Pellicano Specialty Foods, Scott Bieler Family Foundation, Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits Charitable Fund, Wegmans Food Markets and West Herr Automotive Group.

"Crossing the $17 million mark is more than a milestone, it's a testament to what this community and Bills Mafia makes possible for our community's kids," said Stephen Turkovich, MD, president, Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo. "Because of the Patricia Allen Fund, we've been able to bring lifesaving tools and technology that directly impacts patient's lives. Like a new ECMO machine to save lives of some of our most critical patients like Carson. A state of the art neurosurgical microscope, helping patients like Caleb take his first independent steps. A modern C arm gives our emergency team instant, safer imaging. And most recently, we were able to purchase a new transport ambulance for our STAT team, the only pediatric and neonatal transport team of its kind in the region, ensuring we can reach children in crisis faster than ever. Every one of these advancements exists because people chose to give. This generosity fuels our Critical Care Team and ensures that Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo can be there for families in their most urgent moments."

In 2021, the hospital unveiled the Patricia Allen Pediatric Recovery Wing in honor of Patricia Allen and in recognition of the founding of the fund. Josh Allen was in attendance at the wing unveiling as well as hospital leadership, patients and staff.

The Patricia Allen Fund continues to support critical programs, equipment, and family centered services at GCH Buffalo, helping to create a healing environment where children can thrive and families feel supported.

For more information about the Patricia Allen Fund or to make a contribution, please visit patriciaallenfund.org.