Leaders & Legends Dinner

Rob Warren, Leo Gilliland, Charlie Hamm, Jordan Crow

Leaders & Legends Dinner Features Drew Brees

Photos by Steve Babin

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama held their 12th annual fundraising event, Leaders & Legends on July 27 at the VBC South Hall.

Among the 1200 guests was featured speaker and NFL Legend Drew Brees, who, with his wife Brittany founded the Brees Dream Foundation with a mission to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education and opportunities for children and families in need.

The event also served to honor two Hall of Fame inductees: Morgan Saintjones and Dr. Gerald Onuoha; Youth of the Year, Jamarian Hughes; and Staff Honoree Liz Clemons.

Flowers and décor were arranged by Event Chair Kathi Tew with entertainment by Tommy SaxLegend Friend. Presenting Sponsor Hiley Automotive was joined by a multitude of community sponsors to make the event a success.

"We can't thank Drew Brees and our community enough for showing up tonight and supporting our youth. There is so much potential in each one of the kids we serve, and the funds raised this evening will without a doubt change lives,” said Boys & Girls Club President Patrick Wynn. n

David Peden, Mandy DeOrio, Elisa & Michael Haley

Pat Wynn, Drew Brees, Matt Meyer

Lori & Matt Meyer Cameron, Chris & Kelly Barber, Drake McDonald