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Each year, Orange Bowl festivities include the Prayer Breakfast during which the Miami Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) recognizes the collegiate student-athletes and coaches who are committed to making a difference on and off the field.
The 51st annual Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast (OBPB) is back — live and in-person.
Players and coaches of the two teams in this year’s Capital One Orange Bowl football game will join in the tradition while helping to roll out new elements. Previously, the prayer Breakfast only supported the Miami FCA, but 2021 is opening to include FCA Broward and Palm Beach counties.
This year, the Prayer Breakfast is moving to a new location, Signature Grand in Davie, with a coffee reception at 7 a.m. and program start at 7:45 a.m. The 2021 event ultimately sets the stage for the future expansion of the FCA Orange Bowl event. It also strengthens the collaboration of the tri-county directors working together to significantly impact the communities served.
Moving 10 minutes north of the previous location puts FCA in a better position, with better amenities at South Florida’s premier event venue: the 20,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom to accommodate event growth, 12 acres of free parking, and easy access from major highways. This location shift also puts FCA in better alignment with the vision of the Orange Bowl’s tri-county presence.
“The tri-county team — Jerry Beverly (jbeverly@fca.org), Desmond Cook (dcook@fca.org), and Greg Anderson (ganderson@fca.org) — have all made a significant impact in their respective areas, and now more than ever they are collaborating to maximize the ministry opportunities we have in that region. We are excited for the future,” said FCA national president Shane Williamson.
Now’s the time to consider being a sponsor of the annual event and strategically placing your company/brand in front a thousand-plus attendees gathered by faith, football, and fellowship.
Most importantly, your support willalso allow coaches and athletes in the FCA community to attend the Prayer Breakfast at no cost to them. Also included is a way for your reach to extend beyond the Prayer Breakfast event. Your contribution will also provide a scholarship to athletes to attend camp in summer 2022. Each recipient will know they were given the opportunity thanks to your generosity.
Gold Sponsor – $5,000
• Full page feature in event program
• One year logo activation on FCAOrangeBowl.org
• Feature in media outlets
• 1 table at the Prayer Breakfast
• 10 FCA Coaches & Athletes sponsored
• 4 Camp scholarships
• FCA branded gift package
Silver Sponsor – $2,500
• Half-page feature in event program
• Feature in media outlets
• 1 table at the Prayer Breakfast
• 5 FCA Coaches or Athletes sponsored
Bronze Sponsor – $1,500
• Half-page feature in event program
• Feature in media outlets
• 2 tickets to the Prayer Breakfast
• 2 FCA Coaches or Athletes sponsored
Table Sponsor – $1,000
• Acknowledgment as a table sponsor
• One-year logo placement on the new FCAOrangeBowl.org website
• 10 FCA Coaches or Athletes sponsored with transportation provided
The 2021 keynote speaker, Twan Russell, of University of Miami and NFL fame is a South Florida native whose athletic career has come full circle. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale where he played football and ran track and field. Twan went on to play college football with the Miami Hurricanes, where he led the team in tackles and was named Special Teams Captain.
In the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft, he was selected by the then Washington Redskins.
He also played with Atlanta Falcons and was a linebacker with the Miami Dolphins. After football, Twan served as director of the Miami Dolphins’ Youth and Community programs. He also is the founder of the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc., with a mission to inspire and equip underserved children and their families with the tools for continued success. He now is back at St. Thomas Aquinas as the athletic director.
Founded in 1954, FCA has chapters in 107 countries and leads 20,948 certified huddles worldwide.
“We lead Bible studies for coaches and coordinate chaplains to serve with their teams,” said Jerry Beverly, South Florida director of FCA, which serves Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Formed in 1974, this chapter currently has 26 school campuses, Broward County has 25 high school and college campuses, and there are 27 in Palm Beach County, with twice as many available for growth.
FCA strives to turn the negative tide of what’s happening in the world within youth, schools, and sports.
“There’s nothing more rewarding in my life than what we get to do,” said Desmond Cook, Broward director and FAU Chaplain. Palm Beach director Greg Anderson shares that “the ministry to the coaches is the highlight for me, it’s to and through the coach.”
“The Prayer Breakfast is a great opportunity to shine the light on the work FCA is doing with our youth in the community and to those individuals who are committed to making a difference in young peoples’ lives,” Beverly added. The 2021 Prayer Breakfast will introduce a newly added awards presentation for one coach and athlete from each county who displays FCA values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Serving.
To sponsor Miami and Monroe, go to https://bit.ly/2021OBPB or contact Jerry at 786-457-1006. To purchase individual tickets ($50) and request additional information, contact Tresha Barrett at tbarrett@fca.org.
For more information on how to be a sponsor in Broward County or Palm Beach County, email the local FCA director. Also, ask how you can Adopt -A-School beyond the Prayer Breakfast. Outreach activities, meals, and resources can be immediately provided to the school of your choice, all school year.
Some of the 2021 FCA Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast (OBPB) sponsors include: Hannon Legal Group, Allen Morris, The Blackwood Family Fund, and the Orange Bowl Committee.
