Peyton Manning shows his humorous side in ads for namesake hospital

After passing to wide receivers for 18 seasons in the NFL, Peyton Manning has a new target, vulnerable children patients. Manning stars in an advertising campaign highlighting the specialized, pediatric healthcare provided at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis.

The main 60-second spot shows Manning lightheartedly trying to help hospital staff and provide comfort to young patients, portraying himself as a bit of a doofus. The former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback is humorously out of his element as he reads his playbook to one child, leads a group of patients in a huddle and wonders if they have a bedpan in Colts blue.

The two-time Super Bowl champion is even shown wearing pediatric scrubs adorned with cute animals. “These are nice. I wish they had them at the adult hospital next door,” Manning says as he admires his pastel get-up.

“I can’t thank the doctors, nurses and entire team enough for going above and beyond, listening to understand the needs of our young patients, and for taking great care of their families and loved ones,” Manning said in a news release.

“Peyton has been unwavering in his commitment to serving the children of the Indianapolis area,” said Nick Ragone, Ascension’s chief marketing officer. “He’s always been generous with his time.”