RISE & DREAM Foundation Charity Celebrity Golf Tournament & Awards Dinner

Mesa, AZ –The RISE & DREAM Foundation is counting down to its Charity Celebrity Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner, happening this Thursday, November 6th, at Dobson Ranch Golf Course. This unforgettable day brings together professional athletes, corporate leaders, and community champions to uplift children and families across Arizona.

What to Expect:

Golfers: Tee off alongside over 40 professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, and Harlem Globetrotters. Enjoy contests, prizes, a $20,000 Hole-In-One Challenge, and a Million Dollar Shootout sponsored by Texit Coin.
Non-Golfers: Join the Awards Dinner, celebrating community heroes and enjoying live music, raffles, silent auctions, food trucks, cigars, whiskey tastings, and more.

RISE Empower 2025 Awards & Honorees:

Legend NFL Partner Award: JD Hill – NFL Buffalo Bills & ASU Alumni, Founder of Catch the Vision Ministry
Legacy Award: Dr. William Kapfer – JPMorgan Chase
Impact Award: Alison Brooks – Visit Mesa & Mesa for All Foundation
Advocate Award: DéMario Vaughn – Mercy Care & Special Olympics
Support Award: Heather Brown – Cultural Sponge
Corporate Partner of the Year: Tempe Tourism

A Day of Giving Back

All proceeds support the Foundation’s signature programs:

Sponsor a Child for the Holidays – Providing warm clothing, shoes, gifts, and essentials to over 300 children and families through a “Charity with Dignity” experience.

Harvest for the Hungry – Thanksgiving Edition – Delivering traditional holiday meal boxes and health/wellness resources to families facing food insecurity.

Event Partners & Sponsors: NFL Players Association, NBA Alumni Players, MLB Alumni Players, Texit Coin/MDM, Texas Roadhouse, Peach Cobbler Factory, Visit Mesa, Compete Sports Network, Tempe Tourism, Dobson Ranch Golf Course.

Golf Coverage: 11:30 a.m. check-in
Awards Dinner Coverage: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Dobson Ranch Golf Course – 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ

Follow the Foundation: www.riseanddreamfoundation.com
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About the RISE & DREAM Foundation:
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization, RISE & DREAM transforms the lives of children, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Through education, fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs, the Foundation strengthens communities, empowers self-sufficiency, and restores hope—helping break cycles of hardship for generations to come.