In a heartfelt gesture that has touched fans across the country, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, announced today that they have made a substantial donation to the hospital that played a critical role in saving his father’s life earlier this year.

The donation, which sources say amounts to $2.5 million, was made to the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, where Judge’s father, Wayne Judge, was treated in February following a sudden cardiac emergency. According to hospital officials, Wayne Judge was rushed to the facility after collapsing at home and required immediate, complex heart surgery to survive. Thanks to swift intervention and what doctors called a “miraculous recovery,” Mr. Judge is now doing well and in stable condition.

During an emotional press conference held at Yankee Stadium, Judge fought back tears as he recounted the terrifying moment he thought he might lose his father.

“I owe everything I am to my dad,” Judge said. “When we got the call, it was like the world stopped. But the doctors, nurses, and staff at Montefiore gave him a second chance—and gave our family hope. We knew we had to give something back.”

Judge’s donation, made jointly with his wife, will go toward expanding the hospital’s cardiac care unit, purchasing state-of-the-art equipment, and creating a fund to assist low-income patients in receiving life-saving treatment, regardless of their financial situation.

Samantha Bracksieck, who stood by her husband’s side throughout the announcement, added: “This isn’t just about our family. It’s about making sure that everyone—whether you’re a baseball fan or not—has access to the care they need when it matters most.”

The gesture has already drawn widespread praise from the public, teammates, and the broader sports world. Yankees manager Aaron Boone called it “one of the most selfless things I’ve ever seen from a player,” while outfielder Giancarlo Stanton posted on social media: “Class act from a class man. Love you, Cap.”

Even rival Boston Red Sox players weighed in, with Rafael Devers tweeting: “Respect. Some things are bigger than baseball.”

Aaron Judge, known as much for his humility as for his towering home runs, emphasized that the donation was about gratitude—not publicity.

“I don’t need headlines. I just want the people who saved my dad to know how much they mean to us. And I want others to have the same chance he did,” he said.

As the Yankees continue their 2025 campaign with Judge leading both on and off the field, fans are once again reminded that their captain is far more than just a baseball player—he’s a man of heart, character, and unshakable loyalty to the people he loves.

And today, the city of New York is loving him right back.