GAME FOR A BETTER BRAIN CELEBRITY PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Fund Recovery, Change Your Brain Foundation, and Generation of Impact are thrilled to announce a collaborative effort in organizing a Celebrity Pickleball Tournament dedicated to supporting those facing mental health challenges.
Join a round-robin pickleball tournament in teams of two!
3rd Annual Charity Dinner and Concert
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | City Winery | Nashville, TN
Join Fund Recovery at City Winery for our Annual Fund Recovery Charity Dinner and Concert. Last year was a tremendous success, raising $250,000.00 for mental health services for people afflicted by the Covenant School tragedy. This year, enjoy a writers' round, comedy, auctions, food, and drinks with us as we raise awareness and reduce stigma. Special hosts include Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson, Former player/Entrepreneur Eric Decker, Entertainer/Entrepreneur JT Hodges, and Emcee/Comedian Matt Rogers. We will have 20 (+) Pro Football Hall of Famers, musicians, celebrities, and many more in attendance for this impactful evening.
Date:
April 16, 2024
Time:
6:30pm-10pm
Location:
City Winery // Nashville, TN
JT Hodges
This ACM-nominated artist broke into the Country music scene with his Billboard Hot Country charting debut "Hunt You Down." He has scored several top ten singles since with the songs "Goodbyes Made you Mine", "Ray Bans" and "Sleepy Little Town"....which is a number 1 record. He has toured with the likes of Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Matchbox 20, Rob Thomas, Butch Walker, Eli Young Band and Toby Keith. Hodges has also spent plenty of time in front of the camera. He starred in the Hallmark film "Finding Christmas" and Lifetime’s "Christmas Stars". He is slated to star in new movie called "Written in the Sand", set to release in late 2024, and will also release a new album to coincide with the movie. Hodges also heads up business development/relations for the Entertainment/Sports division at Valiant Wealth Family Office.
”The mental health crisis not only effects many of us individually, but also our families & our friends. I wanted to get involved with Fund recovery because I believe we can make a difference by lowering stigma and empowering people to know it's okay to need and get help. Being able to partner with Pro Football Hall of Famers while using my artist platform to help raise money for awareness and treatment is an honor. Entertainment and sports bring us together to do great things!” -JT Hodges
Natalie Hemby
Grammy Award winner Natalie Hemby has become one of music’s defining songwriters with eight #1 singles including Lady Antebellum’s “Downtown,” Little Big Town’s “Pontoon” and “Tornado,” Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” and “Automatic,” Justin Moore’s “You Look Like I Need A Drink,” and her most recent Jon Pardi’s “Heartache Medication.” She’s also written songs for Kelly Clarkson, Sheryl Crow, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Amy Grant, Eli Young Band, Rosi Golan, Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack, Labrinth, Lucie Silvas, and many others.
“Automatic” earned Hemby a Grammy for Best Country Song in 2015. The hit also took home ACM Song of the Year honors the same year, as well as a NSAI Song of the Year win and a CMA Song of the Year nomination in 2014. In 2017 she released her first solo project entitled Puxico and opened for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on tour.
In 2019 Natalie scored two songs on the #1 album soundtrack to “A Star Is Born,” including “Always Remember Us This Way,” which was nominated for a 2020 Grammy for overall Song of the Year and “I’ll Never Love Again,” which won the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
In 2019 Natalie joined with Maren Morris, Brandi Carlisle and Amanda Shires to form the supergroup The Highwomen and released several tracks including “Redesigning Women” and “Crowded Table,” both co-written by Hemby. The group continues to receive world-wide critical acclaim for their self-entitled album, which debuted #1 on the country charts.
The culmination of her unparalleled journey is reflected on her brilliant sophomore record “Pins and Needles” released in 2021. This album finds Hemby reaching a pinnacle in her career after decades of establishing an incredible and versatile presence in the music industry – now with the record label deal she had dreamed of as an aspiring artist in her early 20’s.
Ross Copperman
Ross Copperman is a Grammy nominated singer-songwriter and producer who was a signed recording artist in the UK and known for his song "All She Wrote" which was released in 2007. Ross had numerous major song placements in TV shows and movies such as: The Vampire Diaries, The Biggest Loser, NCIS, Nashville, Grey's Anatomy and the series finale of CSI:NY.
Ross has written 28 #1 songs including "Woman, Amen" and “Living” by Dierks Bentley, "Beat Of The Music," "Lose My Mind," and "Drunk On Your Love" by Brett Eldredge, "Don't It" by Billy Currington, "Strip It Down" by Luke Bryan, "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16" and "Break on Me" by Keith Urban, "Point At You" by Justin Moore, "American Country Love Song" by Jake Owen, "Confession" by Florida Georgia Line, "I Know Somebody" by LOCASH, and "Setting the World on Fire" by Kenny Chesney featuring P!nk.
Copperman has also produced for several artists including Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge, Dierks Bentley, Eli Young Band, Darius Rucker, Jake Owen, and Gabby Barrett’s #1 “Hope”.
Ross was honored as 2016 ACM Songwriter of the Year, 2016 and 2017 BMI Songwriter of the Year, and recipient of the 2016 and 2017 Double CMA Triple Play Awards.
"In the realm of mental health, the process of Fund Recovery serves as more than financial restitution; it's a testament to the profound connection between financial well-being and mental well-being—a crucial step towards reclaiming both stability and peace of mind.” -Ross Copperman
The Warren Brothers
The Warren Brothers are award winning songwriters and artists with 9 #1 songs to their credit. They have written hits for Tim McGraw (“If You’re Reading This”, “Felt Good on My Lips”, “Highway Don’t Care”), Toby Keith (“Red Solo Cup”), Keith Urban (“Little Bit of Everything”), Faith Hill (“The Lucky One”), Martina McBride (“Anyway”, “Wrong Baby Wrong”), Dierks Bentley (“Feel That Fire”), Jerrod Niemann (“Drink To That All Night”) and many others.
Brett and Brad have also had their songs recorded by Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Gary Allan, Tyler Farr, Billy Currington and many other A-list country artists. In addition, the brothers have also written songs for rock artists including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback, Hinder, Joss Stone and Boys Like Girls.
The Warren Brothers started as recording artists in their hometown of Tampa, FL. They moved to Nashville in 1995 and in 1997 signed a record deal with RCA records. They made 3 albums for RCA’s sister label BNA Records. During that time, they toured extensively as an opening act for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, as well as opened for many other artists. Since then, McGraw has recorded over 30 of their songs.
"As someone who has been in addiction recovery for 18 years I know first-hand how important it is. It saved and changed my life and those who need it can’t always find the resources. That makes my support for something like Fund Recovery a no brainer. It is truly a matter of life and death and I’m so glad there are organizations like Fund Recovery out there for the people who need them."
-Brad Warren
“Being 19 years sober, I have been blessed by the recovery community in more ways than I’ve ever dreamed. It’s an honor to give back to any organization that is in the business of helping people still struggling." - Brett Warren
2nd Annual "Dinner with the Champions."
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 I Denver, CO I Guard + Grace, DENVER
Join Fund Recovery and Guard + Grace for their 2nd Annual "Dinner with the Champions." The charity dinner evening will take place at the award-winning restaurant by Executive Chef Troy Guard, Guard + Grace, 2023 Chef of The Year as Recognized by Bar and Restaurant Expo’s Industry Excellence Awards. The evening will be a wonderful gathering with food, drinks, and networking, joined by some of the greatest legends in the game of football for a remarkable charity dinner! Donations raised will directly support individuals looking for mental health services who are unable to afford the costs associated with receiving professional help.
For questions or information regarding sponsorship, please contact Lauren Vest at lauren@fundrecovery.org.
Date:
August 15, 2023
Time:
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:
Guard + Grace, DENVER
TERRELL DAVIS
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER
CHEF TROY GUARD
Owner - Guard and Grace Denver & Houston
STEVE ATWATER
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER
LETHA ATWATER
FUND RECOVERY BOARD MEMBER
(MS, LPC, LAC, MFTC, RPT, CSST, CSAT)
MARK SCHLERETH
DENVER BRONCOS LEGEND
2023 A Walk and Talk of Detroit
SAVE THE DATE!
Monday, May 15, 2023 | Detroit, MI | MGM Grand Detroit
2nd Annual "A Walk & Talk of Detroit" at the MGM Grand Detroit. The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour for all guests to mingle and enjoy food, music, and beverages. We will have an incredible line-up of panels with Detroit Lions Legends, local representatives, and people connected to the cause! Join us for a full evening of food, drinks, and music with proceeds going to Fund Recovery’s Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund, a fund specifically designated for any former professional football player (regardless of career length), their spouse, children or siblings to receive monetary support for mental health or substance use services. For questions or information regarding sponsorship, please contact Lauren Vest at lauren@fundrecovery.
Date:
May 15, 2023
Time:
6:30 pm - 10 pm
Location:
MGM Grand Detroit
Annual Hall of Fame Health Charity Dinner & Concert
SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | Nashville, TN
Full evening of food, drinks, and music with proceeds going to Fund Recovery’s Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund, a fund specifically designated for any former professional football player (regardless of career length), their spouse, children or siblings to receive monetary support for mental health or substance use services. For questions or information regarding sponsorship, please contact Lauren Vest at lauren@fundrecovery.
Date:
April 4, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 10 pm
Location:
The Twelve Thirty Club // Nashville, TN
JT HODGES
This ACM-nominated artist broke into the Country music scene with his Billboard Hot Country charting debut "Hunt You Down." He has scored several top ten singles since with the songs "Goodbyes Made you Mine", "Ray Bans" and "Sleepy Little Town"....which is a number 1 record. He has toured with the likes of Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Matchbox 20, Rob Thomas, Butch Walker, Eli Young Band and Toby Keith. Hodges has also spent plenty of time in front of the camera. He starred in the Hallmark film "Finding Christmas" and Lifetime’s "Christmas Stars". He is slated to star in new movie this year in 2023 called "Written in the Sand" and will also release a new album to coincide with the movie. Hodges is also heads up business development/relations for the Entertainment/Sports division at Valiant Wealth Family Office.
The mental health crisis not only effects many of us individually, but also our families & our friends. I wanted to get involved with Fund recovery because I believe we can make a difference by lowering stigma and empowering people to know it's okay to need and get help. Being able to partner with Pro Football Hall of Famers while using my artist platform to help raise money for awareness and treatment is an honor. Entertainment and sports bring us together to do great things!
RAELYNN
Two-time ACM New Female Vocalist nominee RaeLynn continues to carve her unique lane in Country music with her gift for storytelling through songwriting, accented by a one-of-a-kind, electric personality. She has released multiple new songs in 2022 including “I Love My Hometown,” “If God Took Days Off,” and “Raisin’ Me A Country Girl,” which will only add to her 1 billion total career streams. Her 2021 full-length album BAYTOWN has earned over 100 MILLION global streams, is the full expansion of her 2020 EP of the same name, and has scored high-profile features with PEOPLE, American Songwriter, and Entertainment Tonight. The album BAYTOWN was lauded as “a confident, joyous effort” (Billboard) that’s “equally tender-hearted and fiercely fun” (Tennessean). BAYTOWN followed RaeLynn’s widely praised debut WILDHORSE which arrived at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and was recognized among the best Country albums of 2017 by Rolling Stone, UPROXX and Stereogum. She recently joined Kane Brown’s BLESSED & FREE TOUR and has previously shared the stage with Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, and Blake Shelton. RaeLynn has both GOLD (“Love Triangle”) and PLATINUM (“God Made Girls”) singles to her name and nearly 2.5 MILLION followers across her engaging online platforms. Her star continues to rise after becoming the first Country face to represent the global beauty brand Too Faced and made her acting debut in the Hallmark Channel movie, A Nashville Christmas Carol.
“Any way I can lend my voice and help raise awareness to a situation, I am going to, especially mental health. It is something that not a lot of people want to talk about, or admit they are going through. As a musician we experience a lot of ups and downs, highs, and lows. Having the support, resources, and the help you need when you are in those lows is so important. Fund Recovery is that.”
- RaeLynn
Learn more about RaeLynn here or visit her Instagram
BUTCH WALKER
Hey it’s me. Butch Walker. I was born a "Bradley" but hated it so I took my dad’s nickname. I’ve been singing and playing guitar since i was about 8. I’m 53 now. A lot has happened since then...
I’ve toured the world as an artist many times, and still do. I put out records under my own name and have a really crazy and loving fan base that comes to the shows and sings along to all the words in case I forget them.
I’ve also written and produced a bunch of albums and songs (some nominated for Grammys), including artists like Panic! At the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Green Day, Pink, Train, Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Rayland Baxter, Bowling For Soup, Injected, Sevendust, Frank Turner, Matt Nathanson, Brian Fallon, Adam Lambert, Rob Thomas, The Wallflowers, Jewel, The Struts, Andrew McMahon, Elizabeth Cook, and more.
"Why Fund Recovery? Because as someone who has struggled with mental health issues and having a son who has also had to walk through a life with plenty of challenges, I commend anyone that has the courage to share their struggles with others while reaching for help."
"I am involved because i want to normalize mental health struggles, especially with a lot of men (like myself) who were raised in a toxic environment to believe that admitting things like mental struggles are being "weak" or "not manly". It’s time to stop that mentality and show up for people going through hard times and struggles."
Music is life! -Butch
Ajay and Jeremy Popoff from
Lit
Lit is considered one of the preeminent bands to have come out of the post-grunge era of the late 90's and helped define an entire generation of SoCal power pop punk with hard charging hits like "My Own Worst Enemy," "Miserable," "Zip-Lock," "Over My Head," and "Lipstick & Bruises."
Who could forget the immortal lyric, "Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk?" or the time Pamela Anderson devoured the band whole in the "Miserable" music video? They stood out as the rare act whose presence could be felt loud and clear at Woodstock ’99. They we’re staples on MTV’s TRL, Spring Break, and CRIBS. Twenty years after its initial release, the eleven week number one smash and Billboard Music Award-winning "My Own Worst Enemy" not only went double-platinum, but Post Malone also covered it on Instagram Live as did Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Fallon on his late night show. Further speaking to their enduring influence, they’ve inspired think pieces by everyone from American Songwriter to Kerrang!, while Consequence of Sound named them one of the "100 Best Pop Punk Bands." Not to mention, their music blared through American Reunion, Central Intelligence, Parks and Recreation, Rock Band, and beyond as they also impressively averaged over 2.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The guys have amassed a catalog highlighted by fan favorites such as the multi-platinum A Place in the Sun [1999], Atomic [2001], and Lit [2004], The View From The Bottom [2012], These Are The Days [2017], and their latest release, Tastes Like Gold [2022].
"Mental health has thankfully become much more a mainstream discussion and is much less of a taboo topic like it used to be, but there is a lot of work still to be done and a lot more people to reach. We hope that by teaming up with Fund Recovery along with other amazing musicians and athletes, we can help shine some light on a subject that is too easily shoved into a dark closet."
-Jeremy Popoff
ERIC PASLAY
Country artist Eric Paslay delivers a powerful punch as a renowned Platinum-selling, GRAMMY nominated hit songwriter, artist, and performer. He’s celebrated five No.1 hits, with four of those ranked among the "Top 100 Songs of the Decade" by Country Aircheck, including the #1 spot on that chart with "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" as recorded by Jake Owen. The Temple, Texas native has earned numerous songwriter award nominations including GRAMMY’s Best Country Song, ACM’s Song of the Year twice, and the CMA Song of The Year as well as an artist GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "The Driver" -a collaboration with friends Charles Kelley and Dierks Bentley. In 2022, Eric continues to see success as a songwriter, having co-penned Keith Urban’s latest hit "Wild Hearts." And his latest album, a compilation of reimagined versions of Eric’s biggest hits as a writer and artist, Even If It Breaks Your Barefoot Friday Night, is available now. A true artist’s artist USA Today calls Paslay "flat out-brilliant" and American Songwriter names him an influencer of country music.
"No one is immune to mental illness. When someone needs help we should all reach out a hand. I believe in Fund Recovery and I’m so proud to come alongside so many others helping to fulfill their mission by helping those in need. I am involved with Fund Recovery, not just because I have family and friends who struggle with mental illness, but because my brother has worked in mental health for over a decade. I hear firsthand what impact listening and loving those in need can have on their life and also on the lives around them. The butterfly effect of a caring heart is endless. I try to do that with my music and I know that Fund Recovery does that every day in so many lives who need it."
- Eric Paslay
TYLER RICH
Northern California-raised, Nashville-rooted Tyler Rich found his love of music gathered around a Christmas tree alongside family singing holiday classics and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fast forward to graduating college with a degree in Economics, Tyler moved to LA to pursue a different game of numbers – music – exploring various genres with songwriting and bands before taking the leap as a solo artist. Since, Tyler has amassed nearly half a billion global streams to date with his debut album TWO THOUSAND MILES (The Valory Music Co.), featuring GOLD-certified “The Difference,” plus subsequent releases “Better Than You’re Used To,” The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston-produced “A Little Bit of You” and “Trucks Don’t Lie.” He most-recently released “I Know You Do” after joining forces with one of Canada’s most successful bilingual singer-songwriters, Marie-Mai for a duet on “Thinkin’ We’re In Love,” which served as the name of his 2022 headline tour. Tyler’s music embodies the feelings all people have in common – the need for acceptance, devotion and a place to call their own – and that empathetic spirit extends to animals too. With Rich Rescues, Tyler visits local shelters while out on the road to raise awareness for pet adoption. For a full list of tour dates and more, visit TylerRich.com.
"I will always jump at the opportunity to work with programs for mental health awareness and accessibility. From football, music and business to everything in between, we all experience the chaotic woes of mental health in some way or another. Music is healing and when you get a bunch of musicians together that are passionate about shining a light on an important cause like this the outcome will be incredible."
-Tyler Rich
Learn more about Tyler Rich
JESSIE JAMES DECKER
Singer, songwriter, TV personality, fashion designer, beauty and lifestyle influencer/entrepreneur, and 2x New York Times best-selling author, Jessie James Decker has emerged as a multi-platform juggernaut juggling fashion brands like her personally designed Kittenish line with four retail stores and growing, along with her television hosting duties. Signed to Warner Music Nashville, Jessie’s passion for music has made the multi-talented artist one of music’s true breakout firebrands, with over 200 million streams. The singer’s authentic style immediately captivated listeners everywhere on her 2009 self-titled debut. She continued to keep it real with her second studio album, 2017’s Southern Girl City Lights, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Jessie lives with her husband, retired NFL player Eric Decker, and their three children, in Nashville, Tennessee.
"Thank you, Fund Recovery!"
- Jessie James Decker
Dinner with the Champions
Thank you for joining us for
Dinner with the Champions
Thank you for joining us at Dinner with the Champions in Denver, Colorado! Hall of Fame Health and Fund Recovery would like to share gratitude to everyone who joined us. All proceeds from the event will go towards Fund Recovery’s Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund. This fund is specifically designed for any professional football player (regardless of career length), their spouse, children or siblings to receive monetary support for mental health or substance use services. with athletes, hall of famers, celebrities, community leaders, and supporters who joined us for this mission to help professional athletes and their families. A picture is worth a thousand words, so please enjoy the photos below that capture the heart and spirit of the evening!
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Heroes of the Game at The Star
Thank you for joining us for
Heroes of the Game at The Star
Hall of Fame Health and Fund Recovery would like to share gratitude to everyone who joined us at the Star for Heroes of the Game! All proceeds from the event will go towards Fund Recovery’s Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund. This fund is specifically designed for any professional football player (regardless of career length), their spouse, children or siblings to receive monetary support for mental health or substance use services. with athletes, hall of famers, celebrities, community leaders, and supporters who joined us for this mission to help professional athletes and their families. A picture is worth a thousand words, so please enjoy the full gallery of photos from the event!
A Walk & Talk of Detroit
Thank you for joining us for
A Walk & Talk of Detroit
Hall of Fame Health and Fund Recovery would like to share gratitude to everyone who joined us in Detroit for our Walk & Talk of Detroit! All proceeds from the event will go towards Fund Recovery’s Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund. This fund is specifically designed for any professional football player (regardless of career length), their spouse, children or siblings to receive monetary support for mental health or substance use services. with athletes, hall of famers, celebrities, community leaders, and supporters who joined us for this mission to help professional athletes and their families. A picture is worth a thousand words, so please enjoy the photos below that capture the heart and spirit of the evening!
Interested in viewing the full gallery of photos from the event?
HOFH Charity Dinner & Concert
Thanks for joining us for the
HOFH Charity Dinner & Concert
Hall of Fame Health and Fund Recovery would like to share gratitude to everyone who joined us in Nashville for our Inaugural Hall of Fame Health Charity Dinner & Concert! All proceeds from the event will go towards Fund Recovery’s Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund. This fund is specifically designed for any former professional football player (regardless of career length), their spouse, children or siblings to receive monetary support for mental health or substance use services. with athletes, hall of famers, celebrities, community leaders, and supporters who joined us for this mission to help professional athletes and their families. A picture is worth a thousand words, so please enjoy the photos that capture the heart and spirit of the evening!