Pat Wynn, Joe Newberry, Deion Sanders, Terrence Clay Mackenzie & Kathi Tew, Davie Bier, Lynn Carter
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Leaders & Legends Dinner Goes “Prime Time” with Deion Sanders Photos by Steve Babin The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama and presenting sponsor Hiley Automotive Group hosted the 2021 Leaders & Legends Dinner featuring special guest Deion “Prime Time” Sanders on July 8 at the Von Braun Center. The annual event is one of the area’s largest fundraisers, attracting some of the world’s most accomplished athletes, leaders and speakers. Over 1,000 people attended to support the Boys & Girls Clubs, which depends on proceeds from fundraisers to continue its mission to inspire and enable local youth to reach for their potential.
Karla Maranville, Jamarion & Shaquila Willie
“This was our first major fundraiser in a year and a half, and we’re so humbled that everyone came out to enjoy the evening and support our kids. It means a lot,” said Patrick Wynn - CEO Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama. Club Alumni and Hall of Fame Inductees Aaron Brazelton and Dr. Jeremy L. Williams opened the night up with inspiration and encouragement. Deion Sanders, a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs growing up, took the stage, adding his “Primetime flair” to the evening, telling the crowd that the Clubs “gave him a place to be real.” Redstone Federal Credit Union President Joe Newberry ended the night by announcing a $2 million pledge supporting the organization’s Doors to the Future Capital Campaign, enabling the nonprofit organization to expand its services and impact. n Sherika Altipoe, Angela Humphrey
Matt Meyer, Patrick Wynn
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Fawn & Will Smith
Mike Kirkpatrick, TC Zimmerman
Terrence Clay, Joe & Marie Newberry
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