Mercury One M1 Virtual Event: America Goes Back to Work

Tania and Glenn Beck will host the America Goes Back to Work M1 Virtual Event benefiting Mercury One on Saturday, October 24, 2020.  Mercury One is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian aid and education organization focused on restoring the human spirit based in Dallas, Texas.

Upon announcing Mercury One’s first ever virtual event: 

“Join us on October 24 as we celebrate an unforgettable evening of hope, heritage and the best of humanity,” Glenn Beck, Founder of Mercury One said. “On this special night, we will rejoice in the lives of those impacted by our humanitarian relief efforts, education programs, and preservation of American heritage. Together, we will chart the way forward as we seek to better our country and the world around us.” 

Glenn Beck, Founder of Mercury One 

“Without the support of the community, none of this would be possible,” Suzanne Grishman, Executive Director of Mercury One said. “This event is critical to our success as the funds raised support Mercury One’s general operations, ensuring that all program donations go directly to those that need it most.”

Event sponsors at different levels will receive a virtual in-home package, a chef-prepared meal delivered to their home for them and their guests, along with special gifts. Rodney Strong Wine Estates will provide a virtual in-home wine tasting presented by their winemaker and educator. The event will be streamed from the American Journey Training Center.  It begins with a streamed VIP reception/conversation with Glenn for sponsors $10,000 and up. The program opens to everyone at 7:00 p.m. CST which will include remarks, special presentations, including the Angel Award presentation to Gena and Chuck Norris, followed by a live auction with Glenn Beck as the host.

Raffle Prize: 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 Sedan

There will be a raffle the night of the event, which is open via the website for ticket sales now. Enter to win a 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 Sedan or A Once in a lifetime experience for an All-Expenses paid trip (airfare, transportation, hotel and meals) for two people to Dallas, Texas for a two-night stay and a day with Mercury One. The winner and guest will receive a tour of The New American Journey Training Center and the new American Journey Vault with Glenn Beck and David Barton. (Date to be mutually decided upon in 2021 by all parties.  The first winner would be able to choose which item they would like, and the second winner drawn would receive the second prize.) Raffle tickets are $100 each.

For more information about the event click here.  

2018 M1 Ball at Glenn Beck’s Mercury Studios Chaired by D’Andra Simmons Lock and Jeremy Lock - Get your tickets!

Join business and community leaders and supporters of Mercury One as they gather at Glenn Beck’s Mercury Studios for the M1Ball benefiting Mercury One, the nonprofit organization founded by him and his wife, Tania, on Saturday, November 17th. 

​Chaired by D’Andra Simmons Lock and her husband, Jeremy Lock, the honorary chairs are Francie Moody-Dahlberg and her husband, Kevin Dahlberg. It is a real treat to attend this private party at such an exclusive location, inside the working radio and TV studio at Stage 19, named after Orson Welles’ Sound Stage at Universal. 

​Guests will feel the excitement of experiencing the biggest TV and movie studio between New York and Hollywood in daily production where they will be greeted with the bigger-than-life sized robots from the 2013 live-production and movie Man In The Moon and join in the gala in the studios where films such as RoboCop, JFK, Silkwood, Born on the 4th of July and Problem Child were all filmed as well as shows likeWalker, Texas Ranger and Barney.

Setting the scene will be ten-foot tall photographs from a humanitarian mission in Iraq last fall and a special exhibit of pop culture icons and pieces of historical, political and spiritual items reflecting America and its history.

​ Mercury One, a 501(c)(3) charity was founded in 2011. The organization’s focus is in three different areas: Humanitarian Aid, including disaster relief, help for veterans, support in the fight against human trafficking; Education Initiatives and The Nazarene Fund, which will be depicted in tall posters placed around the studio. 

D’Andra and Jeremy had toured a bombed-out church site in Iraq last fall and recently gave a heartfelt and emotional retelling of their experiences in touring Iraq and the impact that has had on their lives, which was the strongest influence that has led them to the commitment as ball chairs this year. Jeremy said that not since his retirement from the Air Force in 2013 has he felt the sense of purpose and camaraderie than with this organization, which they have seen save lives, and he and D’Andra are truly honored to be on board. Dee Simmons is underwriting chair. 

​Everyone has the opportunity now to purchase a raffle ticket to enter to win a Mercedes-Benz 2018 CLA250. Tickets are $100 each and a limited number will be sold. The winner will be drawn at the M1Ball. Winner does not have to be present to win. Tickets may also be purchased online. Special thanks to raffle partner Mercedes-Benz of Plano. 

​Slated for Saturday, November 17 at Mercury Studios Stage 19, the M1Ball benefits Mercury One, a humanitarian aid and education organization focused on restoring the human spirit. It will feature a VIP reception for underwriters at certain levels, cocktail reception, a savory three-course seated dinner, live and silent auctions of priceless experiences and one-of-a-kind treats, followed by an intimate acoustic performance by country favorites Mark Collie and Darryl Worley.

​ Individual Tickets are $350 and a Patron Ticket is $750. Host Committee is $1,500 for two tickets. Sponsorship opportunities are $5,000-$100,000. Find out more at mercuryone.org/m1ball or contact PatriziaPelfrey, ppelfrey@mercuryone.org or call 972-499-4747.