INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Apr 29, 2025) – Lucas Oil’s First Annual Lucas Uncorked fundraiser delivered an unforgettable evening of fine wine, gourmet dining, and heartfelt philanthropy, raising more than $200k for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital (PMCH) and Ascension St. Vincent. The sold-out celebration welcomed more than 200 guests to Prime 47 in Carmel earlier this month for an experience that blended luxury with a powerful philanthropic mission.
“Every glass raised and every paddle lifted will translate directly into better care for children and families across Indiana,” said Katie Lucas, President of Lucas Oil and Board Chair of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation. “The generosity shown at our very first Uncorked event exceeded every expectation. We are grateful to everyone who joined us in making a meaningful difference for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, and we are already looking forward to making an even bigger impact next year.”
Throughout the evening, spirited silent‑auction competition drove totals skyward as guests vied for once‑in‑a‑lifetime sports packages – including premier NFL, WNBA, and NCAA basketball experiences – while the gourmet dinner showcased Prime 47’s cuisine. The combination of great food, exceptional wine and heartfelt philanthropy created an atmosphere of camaraderie that highlighted the community’s commitment to pediatric health.
“The extraordinary support from Lucas Oil and the event attendees will have an immediate and long-lasting effect on the patients we serve,” said Ann Haupt, Vice President of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation. “Community-driven support fuels new programs and advanced technology that helps children thrive in our care. We are deeply grateful for Morgan and Katie’s continued support, as well as those who made Uncorked such a success.”
Driven by a deeply held passion for children’s health, Morgan and Katie Lucas – longtime supporters of Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital – spearheaded this event to continue expanding critical programs, resources, and services for local kids and families. Their dedication to improving pediatric healthcare has been central to Lucas Oil’s philanthropic mission, and their leadership helped deliver an unforgettable night of generosity and celebration that will have a lasting impact on children’s lives.
ABOUT PEYTON MANNING CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT ASCENSION ST. VINCENT
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent (PMCH), part of Ascension, one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, is a full service, dedicated children’s medical center providing the highest quality, family-centered care to children and adolescents in the state of Indiana and beyond. A Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level I Children’s Surgery Center, PMCH is staffed by more than 250 experienced pediatric sub-specialists along with pediatric nurses, social workers, child life specialists, chaplains, and other health professionals with a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to family-focused care. PMCH has more than 160 licensed beds, which includes a 15-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a 17-bed Pediatric Emergency Department, and a 109-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing the highest level of acute care as established by the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The PMCH Trauma Center is one of two in Indiana to achieve the Level I Pediatric Trauma verification to deliver advanced care for even the most severe injuries. The Pediatric Burn Center is a regional burn center for Indiana, equipped to deliver care for minor and life-threatening burns, including skin grafts, surgery, and scar management. The hospital offers 24-hour on-site coverage by pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, neonatologists, and board-certified emergency physicians, and provides safe and streamlined critical care transport by ambulance and air. Visit www.getpeytonmanningcare.com.
