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TYSONS, Va., Sept. 4, 2024 ~ Phoenix, AZ - The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 organization founded by PenFed Credit Union, has been named a beneficiary of baseball icon Tony La Russa's 13th annual Leaders and Legends event. The event, which will take place from November 21-24 in Phoenix, will feature insightful leadership sessions and entertainment while also benefiting the La Russa family's future nonprofit that champions the human-animal connection.
La Russa, a renowned figure in the world of baseball, expressed his excitement about the partnership with the PenFed Foundation. "The PenFed Foundation does more for veterans than anyone else in the country. This is a partnership that Leaders and Legends is fortunate to extend because the more we do, the better. You can't do enough for veterans," he said. "Legends know how they are successful, and they explain the keys, so what you'll see at this event is that you'll walk out of there with friendships with legends and they will walk out of there with friendships with you."
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The event will bring together leaders and sports legends such as Gail Becker, Bill Belichick, Buzz Bissinger, Becky Calder, Rod Carew, Tom Davin, Mary DeRosa, Dennis Eckersley, Goose Gossage, Jon Gruden, Scotty Hasting, Ron Kruszewski, Bob Lachky, Mark McGwire, Jim Thome, Joe Torre and George Will to participate alongside La Russa.
Andrea McCarren, president of the PenFed Foundation expressed her gratitude for being named a beneficiary of this prestigious event. "The PenFed Foundation is extremely honored to be named a beneficiary of this extraordinary gathering. Tony and I bonded years ago over our shared love of veterans and animals," she said. "Not only is he a legend in the world of baseball but he's also made a profound impact on military families across the United States by connecting them to shelter animals, saving countless lives on both ends of the leash. Although he's exceptionally humble, Tony is a true American hero."
Sponsorship opportunities for the event can be obtained by contacting Steve Webster of CMPR at 310-872-6088. Those interested in supporting the PenFed Foundation are encouraged to visit penfedfoundation.org. The foundation has provided over $55 million in financial support to veterans, active-duty service members, and military families through their investment, advocacy, and outreach efforts.
La Russa, a renowned figure in the world of baseball, expressed his excitement about the partnership with the PenFed Foundation. "The PenFed Foundation does more for veterans than anyone else in the country. This is a partnership that Leaders and Legends is fortunate to extend because the more we do, the better. You can't do enough for veterans," he said. "Legends know how they are successful, and they explain the keys, so what you'll see at this event is that you'll walk out of there with friendships with legends and they will walk out of there with friendships with you."
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The event will bring together leaders and sports legends such as Gail Becker, Bill Belichick, Buzz Bissinger, Becky Calder, Rod Carew, Tom Davin, Mary DeRosa, Dennis Eckersley, Goose Gossage, Jon Gruden, Scotty Hasting, Ron Kruszewski, Bob Lachky, Mark McGwire, Jim Thome, Joe Torre and George Will to participate alongside La Russa.
Andrea McCarren, president of the PenFed Foundation expressed her gratitude for being named a beneficiary of this prestigious event. "The PenFed Foundation is extremely honored to be named a beneficiary of this extraordinary gathering. Tony and I bonded years ago over our shared love of veterans and animals," she said. "Not only is he a legend in the world of baseball but he's also made a profound impact on military families across the United States by connecting them to shelter animals, saving countless lives on both ends of the leash. Although he's exceptionally humble, Tony is a true American hero."
Sponsorship opportunities for the event can be obtained by contacting Steve Webster of CMPR at 310-872-6088. Those interested in supporting the PenFed Foundation are encouraged to visit penfedfoundation.org. The foundation has provided over $55 million in financial support to veterans, active-duty service members, and military families through their investment, advocacy, and outreach efforts.
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