PRAY FOR HAYES FEST

One evening. One Community. One Purpose.

What started as a way to rally around one local family became something bigger than we ever imagined.

Pray for Hayes Fest brought our community together to support the Johnson family after their son, Hayes, experienced a life-changing medical emergency. 100+ local businesses, 60 + volunteers, 50+ sponsors, friends, family, and complete strangers showed up in an incredible way giving their time, resources, prayers, and support.

Together, our community exceeded every expectation and raised more than $100,000 for the Johnson family.

But the impact went far beyond the money raised. The Johnson family was surrounded by a community that made sure they knew they were loved, supported, and never walking through this season alone.

Pray for Hayes Fest showed us what is possible when a community comes together for one of its own and it became an inspiration for The Collective Foundation to keep doing more for families throughout Central Illinois.