The Crockett Foundation – 4th Annual Derby Days Preakness Party

CROCKETT FOUNDATION RAISES $83,500 AT ITS

4TH ANNUAL DERBY DAYS PREAKNESS PARTY, HONORING 

FORMER FSU FOOTBALL HEAD COACH BOBBY BOWDEN

On Saturday, May 21st, the Crockett Foundation hosted its 4th Annual Derby Days Preakness Party at Sport of Kings Theater located at Gulfstream Park. More than 300 guests, including celebrities, local notables and dignitaries attended the event, which raised a total of $83,500 to benefit the Crockett Foundation’s youth mentoring and tutorial programs. 

Attendees included guest of honor former Florida State University Head Coach, Bobby Bowden, as well as, University of Miami Head Coach, Mark Richt. Celebrity guests included the founders of the Crockett Foundation and former NFL Players Henri and Zack Crockett, and other former NFL players – Fred Taylor, Duane Starks, Snoop Marvin Minnis, Devin Bush, Louis Oliver, Marvin Jones and retired NBA and Miami Heat player, Eddie Jones. Also in attendance were Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca; School Board Member, Dr. Rosalind Osgood; Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher and Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam.

The program was introduced by Local 10 News Meteorologistand Florida State University Alumna, Jennifer Correa who served as the emcee for the evening. Henri and Zack Crockett took the stage to honor Bobby Bowden for his leadership and dedication as their personal mentor throughout the years and his many accomplishments and contributions to Florida State University. The award presentation featured a short video with highlights of Bowden’s career. Guests also had the opportunity to hear from Crockett Foundation’s Executive Director, Eileen LaMarca who welcomed guests and shared the Foundation’s mission to help build character, develop leaders, and improve communities – one child at a time. Two students that are currently part of the Foundation’s after-school programs shared their experiences and how the Crockett Foundation has positively impacted their lives.

“Coach Bobby’s leadership and dedication has helped shape us into the men we are today and has played a huge part in why we believe giving back to our community is so important,” said Henri Crockett, Founder of Crockett Foundation.  “That is why we try to empower kids the same way at the Crockett Foundation through mentoring, reading and tutoring.”

During the evening, guests enjoyed drinks, specialty food stations and desserts while they tuned in to watch Exaggerator pass Kentucky Derby champion Nyquist to win the 141st Preakness. The event also featured a silent auction and raffle prizes. Entertainment included DJ RBK sponsored by American Social and performances by the live band Hollywood. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Crockett Foundation’s youth mentoring and tutorial programs.

Sponsors for the event included Meli Orthopedix MD, Breakthrough Beverage, Related Group, Audi Fort Lauderdale, Merrimac Ventures, Sabbia Beach, GreenbergTraurig, The Berman Law Group, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., FBD Contracting Group, Stiles, Hooper Construction, Kaufman Rossin, SunTrust Mortgage, Kaufman Lynn, Gardens Wellness Center, Conversion Whale, Whiting Turner, Charter Schools USA, Hackleman, Olive & Judd, Rebecca, Steven & Landon Stoll, Winget | Spadafora | Schwartzberg, Amgen, Interiors by Steven G, Turnberry International Realty, Pernod Ricard USA and American Social.

About the Crockett Foundation

The Crockett Foundation is a South Florida based non-profit organization committed to improving quality of life and building strong communities locally and internationally, wherever there is a need. The mission is to provide educational opportunities, increase health awareness, inspire and equip today’s youth so that they may overcome social limitations, realize their full potential and grow to become productive and contributing members of tomorrow’s global community. 

The Crockett Foundation continuously strives to build strong communities through its various educational, mentoring and tutorial programs. We aim to expand our ability to read, out and provide opportunities while effectively sparking hope, awareness and increased aspirations in our youth. For more information on the Crockett Foundation, visit www.crockettfoundation.org. Follow social media channels on Facebook and Twitter @CF2K.