Mark and Sarah Tauscher and American Family Insurance team up again to support American Family Children’s Hospital
American Family Insurance, a perennial supporter of American Family Children's Hospital, joins with the Tauschers to make a 1:1 match for every donation made to the hospital received, up to $50,000.
Wisconsin Badgers lead football analyst for the Badger Radio Network, co-host of ESPN’s “Wilde and Tausch,” and former Badger and Green Bay Packer offensive lineman, Mark Tauscher, and his wife Sarah, are once again partnering with American Family Insurance to support American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison and raise funds, this year for a virtual toy drive.
American Family Insurance, a perennial supporter of American Family Children’s Hospital, will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match for every donation received, up to $50,000, from now until January 17, 2025.
The Tauschers previously took part in a similar campaign with American Family Insurance in 2023 called Teaming Up for Kids, where $55,945 was raised and the $50,000 match was made by American Family.
Dollars are being raised for the hospital to provide toys and therapeutic supplies for kids’ fun and comfort as they face stressful medical situations, and to assist with the healing process.
“From our initial naming gift in 2003 to other contributions, as well as donating half the proceeds from the PGA TOUR Champions AmFam Champ each year, we’re proud to partner again with Mark and Sarah in this latest campaign to raise funds for this campaign and support American Family Children’s Hospital, kids and families and the world-class care and services it provides them,” said Jan Kittoe, American Family Insurance vice president of communications and community engagement.
The Tauschers have also created a video message of support for American Family Children’s Hospital that has been played on the Camp Randall Stadium video board during home games this season.
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“We deeply appreciate American Family Insurance and their ongoing commitment to the children and families we are 
privileged to serve,” said Nikki Stafford, president of American Family Children’s Hospital and system vice president, pediatric services, UW Health Kids. “We are thrilled to partner again with Mark and Sarah Tauscher and American Family Insurance to raise funds for our virtual toy drive. Contributions will support our Child Life program which provides patients with books, toys, games and other comfort aids all year round.”
The Tauschers are longtime supporters of American Family Children’s Hospital. Mark visited children at the hospital while playing for the Badgers and the Green Bay Packers and Mark and Sarah are members of the American Family Children’s Hospital Advisory Board.
“As a former Badger athlete, I’m familiar with the work of the American Family Children’s Hospital and proud to support them again in this fundraising effort. I’m also grateful for American Family’s commitment to match contributions dollar-for-dollar,” said Mark.
American Family Children’s Hospital, which opened in 2007, is a world-class facility with a Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit with more than 80 specialty care programs and 300 physicians and surgeons. It has treated more than one million infants, children and adolescents, and continues to be on the forefront of the most advanced medical care.
“As parents ourselves, it’s reassuring to us to know we have a children’s hospital of this caliber right here in our hometown,” said Sarah. “We’re honored, along with American Family, to support the American Family Children’s Hospital and its amazing care teams.”
To donate visit: www.amfam4kids.org
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About the American Family Insurance Group
American Family Insurance Group, a mutual holding company based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships. American Family Insurance Group is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance group, ranking No. 243 on the Fortune 500 list. The Group has a current ‘a+’ credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a “Standing the Test of Time” company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of ‘A’ or better for 75 years. The group sells American Family-brand products, primarily through exclusive agency owners in 19 states. The American Family Insurance Group also includes CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance, The General, Homesite and Main Street America Insurance and has approximately 12,000 employees nationwide.
About UW Health Kids
UW Health Kids encompasses the remarkable pediatric services offered by UW Health in Wisconsin and Illinois. It includes 70 outpatient care locations serving primary and specialty care needs for kids, as well as American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, a world-class facility with a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit and more than 80 specialty clinics and 300 physicians and surgeons. For more information, visit uwhealth.org/kids.