NEPA Invitational Has Raised $620,000 for Children's Care
The pro-am golf event secured funds for Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital and autism services.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Professional golfer Brandon Matthews' NEPA Invitational has reached a total of $620,000 raised for the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital since 2022. Officials recently recognized the organization's contributions with new signage at a Scranton facility.
Why it matters
The consistent fundraising effort provides essential support for specialized pediatric care and developmental medicine services in Northeastern Pennsylvania. These donations help bridge the financial gap for critical programs, including autism services.
The NEPA Invitational has generated a cumulative total of $620,000 for hospital initiatives. The 2025 tournament specifically contributed $70,000 toward regional autism and developmental medicine services.
The players
Brandon Matthews
He is a professional golfer who founded the NEPA Invitational in 2022 to benefit his local community.
Geisinger Health Foundation
This organization manages philanthropic activities and donations for the Geisinger health system.
Scranton Area Community Foundation
This local organization hosts the NEPA Invitational as a managed fund.
Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital
This medical facility provides specialized pediatric care to the children of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The details
Operating as a pro-am golf tournament and a fund of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, the event connects professional athletes with philanthropic efforts for local health infrastructure. Organizers gathered at The Marketplace at Steamtown to unveil signage that honors this ongoing support for the pediatric physical therapy space.
Timeline
The NEPA Invitational launched as a pro-am golf tournament in 2022.
The event raised $70,000 for autism and developmental services in 2025.
The 2026 NEPA Invitational tournament occurred on September 26 and 27.
A recognition ceremony and signage unveiling took place on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This fundraising success follows a pattern set by community-based charity models that aim to sustain the operational budget of the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital pediatric physical therapy program. Such initiatives highlight the growing role of private pro-am events in supplementing public healthcare funding.
Local families benefit from expanded access to pediatric physical therapy and autism services funded by the tournament. These efforts help ensure that specialized medical resources remain available at the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital.
The takeaway
Large-scale community events can successfully create long-term financial stability for regional medical services. Readers interested in supporting local healthcare can look for similar pro-am sports events in their area to contribute to facility improvements.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives in Scranton Philanthropy.
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