SafeHaven of Tarrant County will honor former mayor of Fort Worth, Mike Moncrief at the fourth Legacy of Men Breakfast.
Mike Moncrief believes that the future of any community depends on its ability to ensure the health and well-being of the next generation. Mike’s desire to protect women and children fallen victim to domestic violence has a history dating back decades to his tenure as County Judge. His record says volumes about his commitment to “Speak Out” against domestic violence and to leave a Legacy.
Previous honorees include;
- Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboy and SCORE Foundation founder
- Mike Stone, Chairman of Fort Worth Cats Baseball Club and devoted supporter of ending violence against women and children since the late 1970s
- David Russell, VP of External Affairs at Verizon.
This year’s event will be held on February 21, 2012 at 8 a.m. at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. The goal of the event is to engage and mobilize men to take a stand against domestic violence. This year’s chair is Bill Bowie, partner of Olenjack’s Grille and COO of Resin Technology.
“Because domestic violence is so difficult, that’s what makes it so important for us to face it,” Bowie said. “SafeHaven sheltered 2,500 women and children fleeing abuse in their homes in 2011. As a leader in Fort Worth, I feel a responsibility to help end this. The Legacy of Men Breakfast aims to mobilize the city’s male leaders, coaches, businessmen and others in this fight to end domestic violence.”
Tony Porter, Co-Founder of “A Call to Men” and the visionary behind the groundbreaking NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters project, will be the keynote speaker. Porter will challenge the men of Tarrant County to reassess what it means to be a real man in today’s society. He is also the author of “Well Meaning Men…Breaking Out of the Man Box-Ending Violence Against Women.” Tony recently encouraged almost 80 NFL players to SPEAK OUT about the role men play in preventing violence against women. ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Emmy Award-winning sports director and current host of FYI Fort Worth Scott Murray will emcee.
Single reservations are available for $100 or host tables can be purchased for $1,000. VIP tables are also available for $1,500. To make your reservation, contact Valerie Salter at 817-535-6462, ext. 106 or vsalter@safehaventc.org. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Reece Small at 817-535-6462, ext. 105 or rsmall@safehaventc.org.
For more information about SafeHaven, visit www.safehaventc.org .