Colts kick off 2026 Community Tuesdays with rookie visit to Pike Township Fire HQ, $10,000 donation
The Indianapolis Colts announced they launched their 2026 Community Tuesdays program with a rookie visit to Pike Township Fire Department headquarters, where players served lunch and the team donated $10,000 to the department. The visit was held in partnership with INVST and tied to the Colts’ Rookie Academy.
The Colts said they opened the 2026 Community Tuesdays slate by sending rookies to Pike Township Fire Department headquarters to thank first responders, serve lunch and present a $10,000 donation to support the department. The announcement lists multiple rookies who took part, including Caden Curry, Tahj Chambers and Bryce Boettcher.
The club described the kickoff as part of the Colts Rookie Academy, a program led by vice president of player engagement David Thornton that helps first-year players acclimate to life off the field. INVST is identified as a program partner and provided a supporting statement about its continued backing.
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