Dunkin' Gives Heart Transplant Recipient Macey Davis Game Day
Dunkin' of Georgia provided free tickets to a heart transplant recipient and her family for the Georgia-Florida game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Philanthropy
Dunkin' of Georgia provided free tickets to Macey Davis, a heart transplant recipient from Winterville, and her family so she could attend her first college football game, the Georgia-Florida matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The gesture was arranged after Dunkin' learned of Macey's journey through Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Why it matters
The gift gives a young patient and her family a memorable experience tied to a major community event in Atlanta, highlighting local corporate support for families connected to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. It shows how sponsorships can reach individual patients beyond traditional donation channels.
The extraction provides no quantitative figures for the donation, so the scale of the gift cannot be measured. The number of tickets provided and the monetary value of the sponsorship were not disclosed in the available information.
The players
Dunkin' of Georgia
The regional franchise arm of the Dunkin' coffee and donut brand that provided the tickets as part of its community support efforts.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
A major pediatric hospital system in Atlanta where Macey received her heart transplant and which connected Dunkin' with her story.
The details
Macey Davis was born with a heart condition, underwent major surgery days after birth, and later received a heart transplant at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Dunkin' of Georgia learned about her story from the hospital and arranged free tickets for her and her family to attend the Saturday Georgia-Florida game, which she described as her first college football game.
Timeline
Days after her birth, Macey underwent major heart surgery.
Saturday, Macey attended the Georgia-Florida game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Corporate Philanthropy Context
Corporate sponsorships like Dunkin's ticket gift are a common way brands engage local hospitals and families, extending support beyond cash donations. Gestures tied to specific patient stories tend to receive more visibility than general contributions.
Families of pediatric patients in the Atlanta area may see corporate sponsors offer similar experiences through local hospitals. The story shows that community programs can help patients and families enjoy milestones during and after medical treatment.
The takeaway
Small, personal gestures can meaningfully mark milestones for families navigating serious illness. Organizations looking to support their communities can often reach people most effectively by connecting with local hospitals.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how companies support families in the Atlanta area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta.
