Russell Wilson and Ciara’s $3 million donation to children’s hospital set to change thousands of lives with new infrastructure

Russell Wilson, the former quarterback, has started his new career as a sports analyst, as he and his wife, Ciara gear up to expand their family. While Russell Wilson and Ciara seem excited about their future, they have not forgotten to give back to society. Ahead of welcoming their fifth child together, Russell Wilson and Ciara have made a generous donation to change the lives of children.Russell Wilson and Ciara make a generous contribution to help more and more children in Upper East SideThe former New York Giants’ star player Russell Wilson and popular pop star Ciara have made a generous $3 million donation to the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital on the Upper East Side through their Why Not You foundation.As per reports, the $3 million donation made by Russell Wilson and Ciara will be helping in creating new therapeutic play and creative arts spaces for pediatric patients.Russell Wilson opens up on his mindset behind the generous donation as Ciara stands by his sideIn an interview with ABC's Will Reeve on Good Morning America, the former quarterback Russell Wilson opened up about his dedication as he said, "You know, my dad was unfortunately always in the hospital, he had diabetes. My mom was an ER nurse when I was growing up. So, for me, I felt like, how I could make a difference somewhere…”In a statement, the former quarterback said, "On behalf of the Why Not You Foundation, we are extremely grateful for the opportunity to support and be part of the expansion of patient and family programs and facilities at Kravis Children’s Hospital…Ciara and I created the Why Not You Foundation, inspired by my father’s ‘Why Not You’ attitude, for kids to follow their dreams, and we believe every child deserves a safe space where they can thrive.”He added, “My visits to Mount Sinai are among the biggest highlights of my week. I look forward to spending time with the children, seeing the smiles on their faces, and witnessing their strength and resilience. Every visit with them is a blessing and we’re honored to help provide these kids with the resources they deserve.”While both Russell Wilson and Ciara have remained dedicated to the cause, the star quarterback visits the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital on the Upper East Side every Tuesday.But that’s not all; as per reports, the NFL icon Russell Wilson has been regular with bringing various types of gifts for the children in the hospital.For now, all eyes remain on the high profile couple as they gear up to welcome their fifth child after joking about it in public for years. It is not known when they will welcome the child.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.