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Peyton Manning raises $25K for charity with ‘Omaha!’ calls during AFC title game

  • Peyton Manning (r.) gets the better of Tom Brady (l.)...

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    Peyton Manning (r.) gets the better of Tom Brady (l.) in the AFC Championship Game.

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    Peyton Manning puts his now-famous 'Omaha!' call to frequent use against the Patriots.

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Associated Press
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Peyton Manning’s foundation for at-risk youth will receive a $24,800 donation for all the times he shouted “Omaha!” during the AFC championship game Sunday.

The donations were organized by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce after Manning’s 44 pre-snap “Omaha!” calls during the Denver Broncos win over San Diego received national attention.

Eight Omaha companies combined to donate $800 to Manning’s “Peyback Foundation” for every time he yelled the city’s name during the Broncos’ victory over the New England Patriots.

Peyton Manning (r.) gets the better of Tom Brady (l.) in the AFC Championship Game.
Peyton Manning (r.) gets the better of Tom Brady (l.) in the AFC Championship Game.

The participating companies are ConAgra Foods, First National Bank of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha, Omaha Steaks, Cox Communications, CenturyLink, Union Pacific railroad and DJ’s Dugout Sports Bar & Grill.