Jasper Young, a 13-year-old boy of resilience and courage, is celebrated as the 2024 True Hero Award Recipient


In 2023, Jasper’s life took an unexpected turn. While riding his new bike, he was hit by a car leaving him with severe injuries, and abandoned by the roadside until a compassionate stranger intervened and called for emergency services.

Jasper was airlifted to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital where he battled for his life and the possibility of a future. Watch Jasper’s story below and learn about his bright future thanks to the care received by his care team members.

Jasper was celebrated as the 2024 True Hero Award recipient during the Celebration of Caring Gala in March when donors, sponsors and guests joined together to leave a lasting impact on future patients and families at the Children’s Hospital. Over $2.1M was raised in a record-breaking year–all to support Patient and Family Support Programs! These critically needed programs include Child Life, the School Program, Healing Art Therapies and Pet Therapy.