Falcons owner Arthur Blank donates $200M to Atlanta hospital

Atlanta Falcons team owner Arthur Blank is continuing his philanthropic ways. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons owner Arthur Blank donates $200 million to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta hospital

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 10/12/20

While Arthur Blank is facing backlash after his Atlanta Falcons started the 2020 campaign 0-5 with a 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the 78-year-old made a generous donation to the community recently.

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation gifted the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta hospital with a $200 million donation, which is the largest donation in Children's Healthcare of Atlanta history.

Falcons’ owner Arthur Blank, along with his Family Foundation that encompasses each of his for-profit businesses, announced their largest single grant - $200 Million to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for the Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2020

The hospital will include one tower with two wings and additional operating rooms, specialty beds and diagnostic equipment to meet patient needs, according to WSB-TV.

The hospital isn't expected to open until 2025.

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