The Defensive Line

Flashback to a night that changed everything. 🎭✨

In 2024, we gathered at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas for our very first gala in the area—and you showed up in ways we never imagined.

A couple hundred strong. Corporations and individuals standing shoulder to shoulder. Unprecedented support that didn't just fill a room—it fueled a movement.

That night helped us launch our initial investment in Dallas ISD schools and build awareness programs across the state of Texas. It was the spark that let us go bigger, reach further, and plant deeper roots in the communities that needed us most.

Looking back at these photos, we see more than a beautiful venue and smiling faces. We see the moment our Dallas family said, "We're in."

Thank you to everyone who made that night possible. You set something in motion that is still growing. 💛

As we continue reflecting on defining moments from our first five years as an organization, we remember the 2023 Beacon of Hope Luncheon — a sold-out event led by Grant Halliburton Foundation, one of Dallas’ premier nonprofit organizations dedicated to mental health and su***de prevention.

It marked the first time two influential voices in mental health advocacy — Dak Prescott and our very own Solly — were recognized together for their significant contributions to increasing awareness around su***de prevention and encouraging honest conversations about mental health.

According to President Kevin Hall, it was the largest Beacon of Hope Luncheon to date — a powerful reminder of how important it is to ask for help, to check in with one another, and to genuinely ask: “How are you really doing?”

A milestone moment we’ll never forget! 💙

Big news. Bigger gratitude. And VIP spots are almost gone. 🏆

We are thrilled to announce our first wave of sponsors for 5 Years of Impact: An Evening with The Defensive Line on June 5th in Dallas.

Presenting Sponsors: The Linda and Scott Davis Family of Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management (David/Yost Group) & the Faith, Fight, Finish Foundation

Team Captain Sponsors: Champion Charities & The Murphy Family

Thank you for believing in this mission and helping us celebrate five years of saving young lives.

Want to join them? Sponsorships are still available at a variety of levels. Email [email protected] to learn more.

VIP spots are almost sold out! If you just want to attend, grab your ticket now before they're gone.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4wujcJN