Sequel Brands’ $1.2 million donation match at the 2026 Night of Miracles Gala builds on Geisler’s longstanding commitment to supporting families with critically ill children.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Anthony Geisler, founder and CEO of Sequel Brands, helped lead a record-breaking evening of philanthropy as the 2026 Miracles for Kids Night of Miracles Gala raised more than $4 million to support families caring for critically ill children.
Held October 17 at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, the sold-out event welcomed more than 500 guests and marked the nonprofit’s 22nd annual gala. Sequel Brands served as Presenting Sponsor, with Geisler pledging on behalf of the company, its franchise owners and studios to match donations raised during the evening dollar for dollar, resulting in a $1,201,000 matching commitment.
The contribution builds on Sequel Brands’ previously announced $10 million pledge to Miracles for Kids and Geisler’s longstanding personal involvement with the organization, which provides financial assistance, housing, basic necessities and other critical resources to families navigating the challenges of a child’s life-threatening illness.
“Building successful businesses means very little if you’re not using that success to make a difference,” said Anthony Geisler, Founder and CEO of Sequel Brands. “Miracles for Kids does extraordinary work for families facing circumstances no parent should ever have to navigate alone. I’ve seen firsthand the impact this organization makes, and I’m proud that we can continue supporting its mission through Sequel Brands.”
Geisler’s involvement with Miracles for Kids spans nearly a decade. In 2024, he and his family received the organization’s prestigious Miracle Maker Award, recognizing their years of generosity, leadership and commitment to families facing extraordinary circumstances.
Today, Geisler continues that commitment through Sequel Brands, the growing health, fitness and wellness franchising company he founded. Its portfolio includes Pilates Addiction, BODY20, iFlex Stretch Studios, beem Light Sauna, Ultimate Longevity Center and MOVE powered by SEQUELai. Together, these brands represent a growing nationwide network of fitness and wellness businesses, with a shared commitment to making an impact that extends beyond the walls of their studios and centers.
The 2026 gala, themed The Miracle of Tomorrow, featured an evening of fundraising, live auctions and a performance by GRAMMY Award-winning singer Ashanti. The event raised $2,388,000 through its Fund-a-Need campaign, including the donations matched by Sequel Brands, alongside $539,000 generated through its live auction.
Proceeds will support Miracles for Kids’ mission of helping families facing the financial and emotional devastation of a child’s critical illness, providing resources that allow parents and caregivers to focus on their children’s health and well-being.
For Geisler, the evening represented another milestone in a philanthropic partnership rooted in a shared commitment to helping families through their most difficult moments.
To learn more about Miracles for Kids or support its mission, visit www.miraclesforkids.org.
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Sequel Brands is a next-generation fitness franchisor redefining the future of movement, recovery, wellness, and longevity. With an experienced leadership team and a portfolio of high-growth concepts – including Pilates Addiction, BODY20, iFlex Stretch Studios, Beem Light Sauna, Ultimate Longevity Center, and MOVE powered by SEQUELai – Sequel delivers a scalable platform built for lasting success, cultural impact, and real results in how people move, recover, and optimize their longevity. For more information, visit sequelbrands.com.
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