March 11 - March 17, 2020 West Boca Times WestBocaTimes.com 21 . ymcaspbc.org/ “The of YMCA South Palm Visit Would I have liked to liked have I have “Would Funds raised from the Past featured keynote legend Alonzo Mourning, a Naismith Memorial Basket- ball inductee; Hall of Fame JimHall Kelly, of Fame quarterback and Buffalo Bills legend; Olympic U.S. gym- nast Shannon Miller; Wally Amos; Amway co- “Famous” Orlando founder Rich DeVos, Magic owner; and former Florida foot- State University ball coach Bobby Bowden. Beach County was extremely honored to NFL welcome icon Theismann Joe as our keynote this speaker year as he shared of words leader- ship and encouragement from his decorated career on and off said the football field,” Jason Hagensick, president and CEO of the of YMCA South Beach Palm County. “His story of perseverance inspired our audience YMCA to commit to a atti- positive tude no matter what life atthrows you.” eled as much as done I have and been around the kids more be would something that someone who does a lot Truth- say. would oftraveling any experience I have fully, gone through has made me a better person.” not my broken leg?” he said. “Sure, but been I would have a different person had that I just not occurred? Probably. know if I have don’t would been a better person.” goevent supporting toward financial assistance the Y’s scholarships for youth devel- opment programs thatpro- vides everyone, regardless of income, the ability to partici- pate in valuable, life-chang- ing programs. YMCA speakers include five-time Olympic swimmer and former Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt; for- mer Miami Dolphins defen- endsive and Hall of Famer Miami Heat Jason Taylor; 12-time medalist Dara Torres; For years, I“For was a taker Theismann if was asked, “I am not a rearview mir- Theismann about spoke “I enjoyed tremendous Theismann said winning skins in Super Bowl XVII with a win the over Miami 27-17 at the Rose 1983 Dolphins in Bowl in California Pasadena, was “a He dream come true.” has a book coming out in June titled, “How to be a Champion Every Day.” and I wanted to be a giver,” said Theismann, who esti- mates he does 60 between and 70 presentations annu- ally and said he is on the road “Itabout is 220 days a year. an incredible list of people before spoken me who have and I am honored to be on that list now.” he could rewrite any part of his life he? would he said. “I ror kind of guy,” prefer to look out the wind- shield than a rearview mirror. I think every experience I gone through,have good, bad…has taught me lessons trav- Having along the way. f Fame and in 2013 he and inof 2013 Fame Camp thereceived Walter Football “Distin- Foundation Award. guished American” With every chapter of his life, Theismann from has evolved an athlete to the ultimate businessman and entrepre- neur. setting goals, the developing right kind of attitude, teach- ing children how to a live healthy life and be socially responsible. success as a professional foot- 1984, he said. “In ball player,” I was the fourth highest player in the National Foot- million. It ball League at $1 sort of pales in comparison to God bless the kids today. I hope they gettoday. every- thing they get. I think the winning share in the (1984) Super Bowl was $118,000…it just how insignificant shows the money was and that it was all about the ring.” the World Championship Red- with the Washington Theismann said he growing up in South New and Jersey River, he used to go and shoot at baskets the facility. proud of and to be able to accomplish things in their life, and this is one way to do it.” nearlived a YMCA Theismann was selected as In 2003, he was inducted “That was the big thing. It “I want people to realize sea- 12 Theismann spent I’ve spoken at spoken various “I’ve wo-time Protwo-time Bowler and helped the team to con- two Supersecutive Bowl appear- ances, winning Super Bowl XVII. Man in of the Year the NFL’s ice and dedication to the health and of welfare chil- he was 1983 dren, and in Most awarded the league’s Valuable Player Award. into the College Hall Football used to be a place to go I guaran- during the winter. tee you that the people re- member their experiences at the Y and the people that helped with the opportunities that they had. the different things in their influenced thatlives have them in a way positive to get you to where you are today,” he said. “The is YMCA a big and lives part of people’s what they are doing is provid- ing an opportunity for the youth in South Beach Palm to learn and County to grow, to chase the dreams have we all chased in our lives.” sons with the Washington Redskins, where he was a skins preseason television broadcast team and ap- peared in two Hallmark films. fundraisersYMCA around the he country for years,” said. “They do such great stuff with kids.always I have had a very big soft spot in my heart for youth and for chil- dren. I want them to be able ato life have that they can be 1982 for his community serv- Theismann Inspiration The largest — event the Y’s Theismann, 70, Since 2011, heismann’s football ca- Theismann’s “I became very self-ab- n 1983, Joe Theismann Joe 1983, In his Just years two later, bread and the revolves world around you, and I had to get down ataken long way to rebuild the person I want to be and it started that night.” fundraiser of the year — featured Theismann, who is an entrepreneur and Emmy Award-winning NFL analyst for ESPN and the NFL Net- aswork. an He ana- worked lyst for more than 20 years. onhas the also Red- worked Breakfast March 4 at the Office Depot Global Head- quarters in Boca Raton. 1985 18, reer ended on Nov. when he suffered a grue- some, comminuted com- pound fracture of the tibia and fibula in his right leg while being by line- sacked and Taylor Lawrence backers Harry Carson during a Mon- day Night game Football tele- cast by ABC from RFK Sta- D.C. dium in Washington, sorbed and thought the world around merevolved until he said. “That 1985,” 18, Nov. night changed my life and changed who I wanted to continue to try and be as a person — to appreciate more and appreciate the relation- ships and enjoy the experi- think youence. are You the greatest thing since sliced Theismann speaks at YMCA event By Gary Curreri won a Super Bowlfor the Washington Redskins and was sitting on top of the world. career came to a screeching halt with a devastating leg injury on nationaltelevision. Itwas among the many topics he as covered the keynote inspeaker front of 500over guests at the18th annual YMCA of South Palm Beach County JASON JACKMAN JACKMAN JASON eighth annual to purchase tickets.

ickets are $650Tickets per person and include one duck. Funds raised at the golf tournament will benefit olfers will have theGolfers opportunity will to have golf on courses Just before the golf tournament begins, hundreds The charities will vie for a portion of the $100,000 he foundation is celebrating its 10th year and $9 The10th foundation is celebrating its “Golfers are invited to come out and experience all ver 500Over golfers will golf for “our kids” at the

Plastic ducks will help raise money for the Boca for money will help raise ducks Plastic Foundation. Children’s West SPORTS Duckies will drop from sky at Golf Challenge foundation’s Individual ducks for the duck drop are $50. Visit BocaWestFoundation.org ramming at 24 local children’s organizations, allow- gramming at 24 local children’s to reach Foundation more Children’s ing Boca West than 5,000 children daily in meaningful ways. Boca more give volunteers Foundation West Children’s than 250,000 hours of their time annually to its partner agencies with which the organization works. Pinehurst. of plastic ducks will drop 40 feet from a net lifted in the air by a crane. The owner of the duck closest to the pin will win $2,500. at-risk children and their families in Beach Palm The organization funds project-based pro- County. awarded duringthe tournament. Each charity will depending on $2,000 between andreceive $10,000, its placement. among been the ranked bestthat in have the world, Beach and Pebble alongside St. Pine Andrews, Valley, onderful way to help 24 local children’s charities wonderful way to help 24 local children’s and the kids that these organizations serve.” auction at 5:30 p.m. championship Country golf four of Boca Club’s West execu- the foundation’s said Weinroth, Pam courses,” director/COO.tive “It will be a great day of golf and a oca West Children’s Foundation Children’s Boca West March 30 at Boca Golf Challenge Monday, $100,000 West Country Club. million raised for projects that serve at-risk youth. The will event begin with brunch and registration at n Brief In 1 a.m., golf at 1 p.m. and a cocktail1 reception and a.m., golf at 11

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