June 30, 2017
Special from YWCA
NEED TO KNOW INFO
Inaugural Vanderbilt Legends Charity Basketball Game
Saturday, July 1, 2017
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.; doors open at 10 a.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Tickets can be purchased HERE or at the door.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.  It’s going to be a hot homecoming for several Vanderbilt sports legends at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville on Saturday, July 1. That’s when the “Vandy Heroes” will take on the “Real Heroes of Nashville” in a match-up to raise awareness and support the domestic violence services of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee.
The “Vandy Heroes” are led by NFL wide receiver and Vanderbilt graduate Jordan Matthews. The “Heroes” team includes former university football teammates and several NFL greats. Matthews established Matthews Mission to give back, and the charity game is the inaugural event in Nashville.
“I’m excited to bring my old friends and teammates back to Nashville to support the YWCA and MEND,” said Matthews. “Their work empowering women and families is perfectly aligned with the vision of my charitable organization, Matthews Mission. I can’t thank the Nashville, Middle Tennessee and Vanderbilt communities enough; they are so generous and always provide support when it’s time to give back. I’m looking forward to making a positive impact while having fun in my adopted hometown over the July 4th weekend.”
The “Real Heroes” are men and women making a difference in the community, including teachers, soldiers, police officers and firefighters. Local educators and coaches Ronnie McMahan and Drew Maddux are two of the “Real Heroes.” They’re led by Shan Foster, the YWCA’s Senior Director of External Affairs and MEND. Foster also happens to be Vanderbilt basketball’s all-time leading scorer and a former NBA player.
“This game is a great way to introduce new audiences to the YWCA’s work and violence prevention initiative,” Foster said. “We are confident that our efforts to make Nashville the safest city in the nation for women and girls will be successful.”
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the game tips off at noon. Visit jordanmatthewsmission.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
About Matthews Mission: Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver, Jordan Matthews, established Matthews Mission in 2016 to give back to the communities that have shaped him as an athlete, teammate, friend and citizen. Matthews Mission central theme is to work with these communities to FEED: Feed the hungry, Educate the children, Empower the family and Donate to those in need. The Matthews Mission Fund is a component fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | CFMT.ORG
About YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee: For 119 years, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has helped women, girls and families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee build safer, more self-sufficient lives. YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Programs include Domestic Violence Services, Girls Inc., MEND, j k livin, Dress for Success and the Family Literacy Center. For more information, visit https://ywcanashville.com, follow us on twitter @YWCANashville and find us on Facebook facebook.com/YWCANashville.
