September 24, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn., September 24, 2026 – The Hanger Foundation’s third annual Night to Inspire gala fundraiser took place Sept. 19, raising $903,075 in support of its mission to empower people with physical challenges to live life as fully as possible.
Scott Rowe, Hanger Foundation Board President and Vice President of Tax for Hanger, Inc., expressed his gratitude to the Nashville community and beyond for rallying around the important cause. “Our vision of empowering people with physical challenges to live life to the fullest would not be possible without the extraordinary generosity of our donors and supporters, both here in Nashville and across the country. Events like this remind us that every contribution, regardless of size, helps create meaningful opportunities and lasting impact for those we serve.”
The event took place at the Country Music Hall of Fame and included a dinner, auction, and live performances by country music artists including Rhett Akins, Deana Carter, The Frontmen, Tony Memmel , Josh Sundquist, and Rion Page.
“As an amputee, what really stands out to me about The Night to Inspire is not only the money raised and the good we can do, but the community I got to experience,” said patient and Night to Inspire Emerging Leaders Board Member, Josh Barry. “With the stories I heard at the gala and the performances I watched on stage at the concert, I left believing in myself and full of hope. Hope for my future, and for the future of everyone who will be touched by the work of the Hanger Foundation in some way.”
Rob Pittman, Night to Inspire Event Chair, Vice President, Commercial Operations and Market Strategy, and Nashville native, said, “We were thrilled to host this event right here in Nashville for the third time at such an iconic location with performers personally motivated by the Foundation’s mission. I am honored to be part of an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with limb loss, limb difference, and other physical challenges, and deeply thankful for everyone who helps make that mission possible.”
Photos from the event can be found HERE.
To learn more about the Foundation’s mission and how to get involved, visit: https://corporate.hanger.com/hanger-foundation/
About the Hanger Foundation
The mission of the Hanger Foundation is to empower people with physical challenges to live life as fully as possible. Since its first grant award to Angel City Games in May 2015, the Foundation has donated over $5 million to 205 non-profit organizations. To learn more about the grant process, previous grant recipients, and how you can get involved, visit http://www.hangerfoundation.org.
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Annie Myers
External Relations Manager
(210) 440-7380 or [email protected]