Rick Reilly to Speak for the Haven of Hope

Colorado native and legendary sports pundit Rick Reilly will be the special guest speaker for Father Woody's Haven of Hope at their annual fundraising gala on September 17, 2016.
By: Father Woody's Haven of Hope
 
Sportscasters Hall of Fame Speaker Rick Reilly
Sportscasters Hall of Fame Speaker Rick Reilly
DENVER - Aug. 23, 2016 - PRLog -- Known for his humor as well as his compassion, Reilly first made a name for himself on the back page of Sports Illustrated, focusing on the human interest side of sports. Rick joked on Twitter, "Thrilled 2B the speaker 4 Father Woody's Haven of Hope Dinner in DEN 9/17 … 50 laughs or your donation back."

Rick Reilly, whose storied career began in 1979 with Boulder's Daily Camera, has been influential in raising awareness for charitable causes. His column "Nothing But Nets" from 2006 was instrumental in the United Nations Foundation's campaign of the same name, which sends bed nets to African countries in an effort to fight malaria. He led the charge, visiting talk shows, challenging athletes to join in, even going to Tanzania and Nigeria to hang nets himself.

Reilly, who has written for SportsCenter, ABC Sports and ESPN, in addition to Sports Illustrated, retired from punditry in June of 2014 to pursue other opportunities, including a move to Italy. As a keynote speaker, he has regaled such companies as IBM, Xerox and Citicorp with his tales from a thirty year career in sports. Regarding their keynote speaker, Haven Director Melinda Paterson spoke confidently. "We asked Rick Reilly to be our speaker because Rick is a native of Colorado and knows the importance of taking care of the under-served population with love and respect, which is part of the motto of Father Woody's Haven of Hope."

That under-served population is the focus of Father Woody's Haven of Hope, a day shelter for homeless and transient individuals, which provides access to necessities that would otherwise be unaffordable to them. "The goal of our annual fundraiser is to raise money for the friends that we serve in the homeless and indigent community. We rely on our fundraisers to help pay for food, clothing, showers and hygiene items to help those most in need, the homeless," explained Paterson.

The gala, which will take place at the Sheraton Downtown on September 17, 2016, will also fund renovations to existing facilities, including an addition which will provide conference rooms and additional space to provide food, shelter, clothing, counseling, rehabilitation and hygienic services to the homeless and indigent.

The aid that Father Woody's provides to those in need is undeniable. More information on where to purchase tickets for the event can be found at their website, directly through Eventbrite, or by calling Don Gallegos at 303-550-5788.

Father Woody's Haven of Hope is located at 1101 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80204. The Fundraising Gala will be held at the Sheraton Downtown, 1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202.

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