On December 10, Petty’s daughter Adria Pettyshared a deeply personal holiday letter on Instagram, offering a rare look at the charitable impact the Petty estate, store, and fan community have made over the past eight years since Petty sadly died just weeks before his 67th birthday. Fans quickly expressed shock and gratitude as they discovered the scale of the work being done quietly in Petty’s name.
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“This season, every time you play ‘Christmas All Over Again,’ remember it is generating funds for Special Olympics. Dad donated all of his revenue from the track when he recorded it, in perpetuity, so it has been supporting their mission for decades.”
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Where the Money Goes: Food Banks, Disaster Relief, Autism Speaks and More
According to her, proceeds have funded sizable cash donations to:
Food banksAnimal rescuesAutism SpeaksVictims of wildfiresVictims and their families from the Uvalde, Texas shootingClimate disaster victims in Asheville and ArkansasReproductive healthcare resourcesThe NYC Pride March and broadcastShe added that for years, 100% of proceeds from University of Florida/Gators purchases have supported Title-1 schools and unhoused families in Petty’s hometown of Gainesville.
Adria revealed that the family has also created the Tom Petty Endowment for Guitars and Innovation at the School of Music, which teaches guitar-based curriculum led by Grammy-winning musicians.
She thanked Erin, who runs the store and fan gatherings, along with the entire Petty Legacy team for keeping charity efforts a top priority—even when it means taking on more work to help each organization.
Adria closed her message with a reflection on her father’s values, writing, "Our dad taught us there is so much good in the world to amplify. Joy takes up space and becomes contagious. Just like listening to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.”
Fans Are Emotional After the Reveal
Fans flooded the comments with heartfelt messages:
Another added, “What a wonderful thing you're doing in Tom's name. He is definitely very proud of you. God bless ?.”
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And one commenter added, “I always wondered why y’all socials are constantly promoting merch… so I appreciate you posting this. He’s a legend who always fought for fairness.?”
As the holidays approach, fans now know that Tom Petty’s music isn’t the only thing still making a difference. His legacy of generosity continues—quietly, powerfully, and through the people who loved him most.
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