Eagles Announce 2026 Pot of Gold Recipient
Feb 18, 2026
WINDSOR, CO. The Colorado Eagles are excited to announce the team’s annual “Pot of Gold” fundraiser, in which the Eagles will be raising funds for 16-year-old Jayden Jimenez of Greeley. The event will take place during the Eagles game against the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Saturday, March 21st at Blue Arena. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to bid on specially designed St. Patrick’s Day jerseys worn by the Eagles players during the game. The silent auction will be held via the DASH auction app from Tuesday, March 17th through Saturday, March 21st. All money raised from the auction will go directly to the Jimenez Family.
The full line of Pot of Gold merchandise including hats, t-shirts, pucks and a limited number of replica Pot of Gold jerseys will be sold beginning Friday, March 13th at 10:00 am at the Official Team Store at Centerra.
Since its inception in 2012, the Pot of Gold Fundraiser has raised over $900,000 for families suffering financial hardship due to the medical condition of a child. “Jayden’s story was brought to us this year through a local educator aware of his struggles. He and his family are such an inspiration and it only seemed fitting to make Jayden our 12th Pot of Gold Recipient,” said Eagles President Ryan Bach.
In early September, Jayden’s life changed in an instant. What began as a sudden and serious illness led to a devastating diagnosis, a rare genetic condition that caused his heart to enlarge dramatically. The damage was so severe that Jayden’s heart could no longer sustain him on its own. He required the implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), a mechanical pump that now keeps his blood circulating and sustains his life day by day. While facing medical procedures, constant monitoring, and the reality that he may ultimately need a heart transplant, Jayden has continued to fight with quiet strength and unwavering hope.
His resilience has inspired everyone around him, from his family and friends to his teachers and classmates. After two months at Children’s Hospital, Jayden has finally been able to return home. He is determined to reclaim as much normalcy as possible and returned to school in December, supported by a dedicated one-on-one adult to help him safely continue his education. His determination to move forward, even while connected to a life-sustaining device, is a testament to the kind of young man he is: brave, humble, and full of heart.
Jayden and his family now face not only emotional challenges but also immense financial burdens—from medical bills to travel, specialized equipment, and the ongoing care he will need for months and possibly years to come.
Blue Federal Credit Union is stepping up the fun with a commemorative Pot of Gold Stein Glass giveaway to the first 2,000 fans in attendance ages 16 and older.
Subaru of Loveland is supporting the cause by donating a portion of Subaru sales through the event. They are also making an additional donation during the game on the 21st for all Chuck-A-Pucks that land inside the sunroof of the Subaru on the ice during the intermission “Chuck-A-Puck” promotion.
In addition to the silent auction of the themed Eagles jerseys that have been supported by Lucky Joe’s in Old Town Ft. Collins, and with the help of the Larimer and Weld County Sheriff’s departments, donations will be collected during the game for anyone who would like to help Jayden and his family’s cause.
The annual St. Patrick’s themed evening will also feature green Coors Light 12oz drafts for $5 throughout the game, Irish step dancing, Irish Musical performances in addition to the Irish-themed jerseys, complete with a unique Celtic logo and the initials of the previous recipients of the “Pot of Gold.”
Fans can donate now to the Jimenez family through this GoFundMe link.
More information about Pot of Gold and its history can be found by clicking here.
