Past Annual Luncheons
2019 Luncheon Recap
The fifth annual Strength in the Face of Adversity Luncheon, held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center Oct. 2, 2019, featured a compelling conversation with celebrated NFL player, author, and philanthropist, Warrick Dunn.
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2019 Event Chairs: Alex and Connie Wiegers
2019 Healing Hand Honoree: Moody Insurance Agency
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Warrick Dunn, 2019 Keynote Speaker
In addition to his impressive football accomplishments, Warrick is perhaps best known for his involvement in philanthropy. As a rookie for Tampa Bay, Warrick founded Homes for the Holidays to fulfill his mother’s dream of home ownership for single parent families. Warrick’s mother, Betty Smothers, worked tirelessly as a police officer, until she was ambushed and killed while escorting a businesswoman to make a night deposit. Warrick was only 18 years old.
The program partners with local organizations to turn houses into homes for single parent families through home furnishings and down-payment assistance.
Warrick Dunn Charities is dedicated to strengthening and transforming communities by combating poverty, hunger, and improving the quality of lives for families academically, socially, and economically.
Previous Speakers & Honorees
Keynote speakers:
- Warrick Dunn, Former NFL Player, Author, and Philanthropist
- Mariel Hemingway, Actress, Producer, and Author
- Mitch Albom, Author, Journalist, and Philanthropist
- Bob Costas, Sports Personality and Tony Dungy, NFL Coach
- Bob Griese and Archie Manning, Former NFL Players
healing hand honorees:
- The Betts Family
- Moody Insurance Agency
- John Wickliff, Board Member
- Joe Blake, Dr. Ben and Jean Galloway
- Bill and Leslie Vollbracht
- Sharon Magness & Ernie Blake