OMAHA, Neb. — Peyton Manning’s foundation for at-risk youth will receive a $24,800 donation for all the times he shouted “Omaha!” during the AFC Championship Game Sunday.
The donations were organized by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce after Manning’s 44 pre-snap “Omaha!” calls during the Broncos win over San Diego received national attention, when “Omaha” began trending on Twitter because of how many times Manning hollered it at the line of scrimmage.
Eight Omaha companies combined to donate $800 to Manning’s “Peyback Foundation” for every time he yelled the city’s name during the Broncos’ victory over the Patriots.
The participating companies are ConAgra Foods, First National Bank of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha, Omaha Steaks, Cox Communications, CenturyLink, Union Pacific railroad and DJ’s Dugout Sports Bar & Grill.
Manning finished 32 of 43 for 400 yards and two touchdowns in the 26-16 Denver victory to bring the Broncos to MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2.
The Broncos will play the Seahawks, who knocked off the 49ers, 23-17 Sunday night in Seattle.