Lettermen of the USA is hosting the 3rd Annual One Yard at a Time Gala” at The Club on April 30, 2021 at 6pm. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and celebrate with military heroes, former college professional football players and coaches that raises money for a great cause.  Proceeds from the Gala and live auction will benefit and serve discharged veterans, wounded veterans, and former college players in need.

The military honoree of the Gala is Mike Durant, the courageous pilot depicted in the movie “Black Hawk Down” that was shot down during the Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993. Mr. Durant is a New York Times best-selling author of “In the Company of Heroes and The Night Stalkers.”  Today, Mike is the President and CEO of Pinnacle Solutions.

The special guest of the Gala will be Kerry Goode the former University of Alabama and NFL Running Back who was diagnosed in 2015 with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). A portion of the 2021 gala proceeds will benefit his organization, Goode Foundation to continue the fight against ALS and research for a cure.

Lettermen of the USA is a national charitable organization of former college athletes, as well as active and former coaches who have teamed up to offer the motivation and support veterans and former college players need to get back on track after facing hard times. Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) is an all-volunteer organization that relies on donations to continue the mission to impact those who serve by offering motivation, guidance and support necessary to rise and purse success one yard at a time. The LotUSA member network gives back to its communities by volunteering during natural disasters, helping feed the homeless at local shelters, supporting wounded veterans or simply giving an autographed football to someone who needs encouragement from one of their gridiron heroes. Over 300 footballs signed by coaches and players known as “Autographs for Heroes” have been given to soldiers injured during their military service at the recipients favorite schools. Proving that rival teams and rival fan bases can work together to achieve a common goal is what Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA)  is all about.

Please note all guidelines provided by the Alabama Department of Health and the Governor’s Office will be strictly followed.

Event Information:

3rd Annual Lettermen of the USA-One Yard at a Time Gala

Dinner, Music & Live Auction

Friday, April 30,  2021 at 6pm

Located at THE CLUB/ 1 Robert Smith Drive

Birmingham, AL 35209

Tickets can be purchased at  https://www.lotusa.org

For more information contact: lettermenofusa@gmail.com or call 205-394-7521