Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit Raises Record $173,000 for Grant Halliburton Foundation

Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit on May 29 at the Longhorn Ballroom raised more than $173,000—a new record—for Grant Halliburton Foundation with 640 in attendance. The evening included a VIP party for sponsors with food from Eddie’s Tex-Mex Cocina where Nadel visited with and took photos with guests. The evening included live and silent auctions and music performances by double headliners The Secret Sisters and Shinyribs. The event was presented by Haynes Boone, and the media sponsor is KXT 91.7.

Eric Nadel and Michelle and Andy Heinz
Photo Credit: Stacey Brooks

Eric Nadel, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame broadcaster and mental health advocate, hosted the annual birthday benefit and welcomed guests.

“I’m thrilled that you are here to help celebrate my birthday,” Nadel said. “We started off at The Kessler, but we ran out of space because more people wanted to attend. So we moved to the Longhorn Ballroom, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Five years ago, I decided to partner with Grant Halliburton Foundation, a Dallas nonprofit that provides mental health education, resources, and support to children, teens, and their families. The work they do is important, and I want you to know more about them.”

Kevin Hall, president of Grant Halliburton Foundation, Lucy and Don Witte

Nadel then introduced Kevin Hall, Grant Halliburton Foundation president. 

“Eric, we’re grateful for your courage and inspiration as a dedicated mental health advocate and for the impact you’ve made for us,” Kevin Hall said. “We’re honored to be the beneficiary again. I want all of you to know more about our organization through this video.” 

Amber Maxwell, Kathy Williams, and Judy Rawle

After the video played, Ronnie Conger, auctioneer, invited those who purchased beads to stand up to play a spirited game of heads or tails. Then he led the live auction, which included watching a Texas Rangers game with Eric Nadel, a Jazz Cruise getaway with Elvis Costello and Boz Scaggs and a dinner with Texas Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy. 

Shinyribs

Following the live auction, Alabama-based The Secret Sisters played their emotional songs and ended by singing happy birthday to Nadel who joined them on stage. Then, Shinyribs, led by the animated Kevin Russell performed their blend of Texas blues, New Orleans R&B funk and horn-inspired Memphis soul music. Russell even took to the floor dancing enthusiastically with several guests, while others danced. 

The TEX Gala brings the beach to the ballpark

The TEX Gala will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 on the field at Globe Life Field.

The TEX Gala will feature a red-carpet arrival, VIP reception, premium food and beverage and will culminate in a special performance featuring Kenny Chesney.

For questions about sponsorship opportunities, please contact jhenry@texasrangers.com

Sponsorship and Tickets: TexGala | Texas Rangers (mlb.com)

 

Eric Nadel’s 10th Anniversary Birthday Benefit Raised $100,000 for Grant Halliburton Foundation

Celebrating its 10th anniversary concert, the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit, presented by Bell Nunnally, LLC, raised more than $100,000 for Grant Halliburton Foundation. Held on June 2 at the Kessler Theater, the event featured a VIP party for sponsors, live and silent auctions and music acts. New this year, guests enjoyed Texas Rangers-themed snack vendors, like one might see at a baseball game, handing out baseball-themed treats including sunflowers seeds, Cracker Jacks, Big League Chew bubble gum, Baby Ruth candy bars and roasted peanuts. 

Chris Woodard, Texas Rangers Manager, and Eric Nadel, Voice of the Texas Rangers

Eric Nadel welcomed everyone to his 70th birthday party. He introduced Daphne Willis, one of the co-founders of the Birthday Benefit and a Kessler Theater favorite, who opened and is best known for her song Somebody’s Someone.

Kevin Hall, Grant Halliburton Foundation president, spoke about the Foundation. “Thank you to National Baseball Hall of Famer Eric Nadel for selecting us as the beneficiary of your birthday party for the second year. The proceeds support the Foundation’s mental health and suicide prevention education programs for North Texas children, teens and young adults. We also want to thank Bell Nunnally for being the presenting sponsor, 105.3 The Fan as the media sponsor and all our other sponsors.”

Grant Halliburton Foundation staff

Hall introduced the Thrive program, which addresses mental, social and emotional health. Thrive is used mostly schools, and the audience watched a video showing its life-saving and impactful work. 

After the video, there was a live auction with experiences with Nadel, other baseball greats, trips and experiences.

Cas Haley

Finally, the talented headliner Cas Haley, performed. A native of Paris, Texas, Haley was a former runner-up on America’s Got Talent. Music is a family affair for him, who collaborates on songwriting with his wife Cassy, a recent cancer survivor. He tours with his son, Eben, on bass and his daughter, Nolah, on fiddle.

Vanita Halliburton, Amy McCloskey, and Alan Halliburton

VIPs spotted in attendance included Eric Nadel, Voice of the Texas Rangers; Daphne Willis (opener and co-founder of event); Cas Haley (headliner); Bell Nunnally, LLC team; Chris Woodard, Texas Rangers Manager; Brad Sham, Voice of the Dallas Cowboys; Jared Sandler, Host for the Texas Rangers Radio Network; Mike Bacsik, The Fan Radio Host, Chef John Kleifgen with Nick & Sam’s; Vanita Halliburton, Amy McCloskey and Alan Halliburton, Grant Halliburton Foundation co-founders. 

New Friends New Life -- Men's Virtual Huddle

 

Join MAG members for a fantastic discussion and networking session timed with the return of Major League Baseball!

 Wednesday, March 31, 2021

12:00 to 1pm

 Featured speakers are:

 Dale Petroskey - current President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, former Executive Vice President of Marketing for the Texas Rangers baseball club, and former executive of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

 Tom Grieve - former Major League Baseball outfielder inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame; former general manager of the Texas Rangers and current Rangers television broadcaster

 The speakers will share stories of MLB Hall of Famers and other great men of baseball they have encountered during their careers, and discuss the prospects for the Texas Rangers this season. They will also share exciting updates from the Men's Advocacy Group and their mission to empower men to take a stand against commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking. 

 Register here.  Zoom link and password to follow.

Banking Presidents in DFW, with help of Texas Ranger Alum Jose Guzman, establish first-ever annual Softball Slam

The challenge is ON! The first-ever Dallas Bankers Softball Slam to benefit Nexus Recovery Center will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the Texas Rangers Youth Ball Park in Arlington from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

Bankers are such a competitive bunch, so when Ryan McCuller – Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch - wanted to do something to help teen girls and women living with addiction at Nexus Recovery Center in Dallas, he thought …“if we build it – they will come”.

Only six slots are available for bank teams who will play for bragging rights and spoils including BBQ, brewery tours and a rather elaborate bankers-themed trophy. Bank Presidents are asked to sponsor a team of up to 10 players. One hundred percent of funds raised through sponsorships will be invested in Nexus Recovery Center’s residential addiction recovery programs for women and young girls. The goal is to raise $100,000 in the first year.

Jay Clingman – President, Dallas Region JP Morgan CHASE Bank, accepts the sponsorship challenge from Jose Guzman to raise awareness and funds for Nexus Recovery Center. Guzman has offered to record Public Service Announcements in Spanish, to raise awareness with Latina teen girls that have experienced major trauma from abuse, trafficking, abandonment and undiagnosed mental health challenges, about the treatment available to them from this 44 year old non-profit.

McCuller asked Gerry Mecca, VP of IT and Client Services for Dr Pepper Snapple (who is well known for his love of all things “above the diamond”), to be this year’s Honorary Chair.  Scott Jones, President of Regions Bank serves on the Board of Nexus Recovery Center and is rallying fellow Bankers to engage in some good-natured competition, all for a good cause. Jones is serving as Sponsorship Chair for this first bankers slam. Anyone can come and watch the games – there is free admission.

 

The Dallas Bankers Softball Slam is sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, DR PEPPER SNAPPLE Group, Regions Bank and Lakewood Brewery. Former Texas Ranger Alumni - Jose Guzman has been delivering sponsorship packets to bankers personally this week to advocate for the agency and for the project.

 

For details about forming a team or sponsoring the event, companies can email Abigail Erickson at aerickson@nexusrecovery.org for a sponsorship packet and delivery details. Contact by phone directly at 214-663-2462.

Michael Young's Celebrity BaseBOWL Tournament

Michael Young Family Foundation

presents the 2nd Annual Michael Young Celebrity BaseBOWL Tournament

benefiting Michael Young Family Foundation & Heroes for Children

The event will consist of two games, featuring athletes, sports personalities and entertainers, teamed with lane sponsors made up of executives from local corporations. A silent auction will take place throughout the event  and close prior to the end of the second game. An awards ceremony will be held recognizing the top three aggregate scores.

September 16, 2012, 6:30pm-9:30pm

300 Dallas, 3805 Belt Line Rd. Addison

Celebrity Emcee: TBD

Spectator passes available for $200 each. Click here to purchase your tickets!

Sponsorships available from $2,500-$40,000 includes:

• One team of four paired with a celebrity friend of Michael Young

• Six Spectator passes

• Quarter page ad or message in event program

• Corporate signage or message over one (1) lane during bowling tournament

• Full buffet and beverages

• Commemorative bowling jersey for each participant

• Michael Young autographed commemorative item for each participant

• Team photo for each team member

For information, please contact Jessica Candelaria at ICON Sports Group at (310) 525-3755 or JessicaC@iconsg.com

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: A Night to Just Keep Livin'

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CIS Dallas Line Drive Luncheon

Please join Communities In Schools Dallas Region

for the Line Drive Luncheon

Featuring Texas Rangers Manager Ron Washington,

Outfielder David Murphy and

Texas Baseball Hall of Famer Talmage Boston

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Edison’s (1724 Cockrell Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75215)

Tickets are $75, with sponsorship packages available starting at $1,000

Includes limited seating luncheon, silent auction and complimentary parking.

This will be a sell out!  Click here to reserve your ticket today.