One Yard At A Time Gala
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BIRMINGHAM, AL: Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) will host its 8th Annual One Yard at a Time Gala on Thursday, February 25, 2027 at The Club in Birmingham. This signature fundraising event brings together athletes, veterans, community leaders, and supporters to advance LotUSA’s mission of empowering those who have sacrificed for our nation.
Guests will enjoy an evening of dining, music, and camaraderie while socializing with military heroes, former college and professional football players, and coaches—all united in raising critical funds for veterans in need. Proceeds from the Silent and Live Auctions, conducted by Jack Granger of Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc., directly benefit discharged and wounded veterans through LotUSA’s growing network of support programs.
Honoring Excellence in Service and Leadership
This year’s Gala will celebrate three distinguished honorees whose lives reflect service, sacrifice, and outstanding leadership both on and off the field.
2027 Military Honoree – Terrence Bullock: Retired combat veteran of the US Marine Corps. Shortly after 911 he joined as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Operator. In 2005 he was deployed to the Al Anbar Province in Iraq. During this tour of duty, he received his Combat Action ribbon, the Presedential Award of the Purple Heart. Before working at Alabama Power he held the rank of Captain and was the commander of the Special Operations Division of the Hattiesburg, MS Police Department.
2027 Athletic Honoree – Stan White: Former quarterback at Auburn University from 1990-1993 who was named the SEC Player of the Year and where he became the school’s all-time football leader in passing yards, completions, and attempts. White went on to play with the New York Giants and the London Monarchs of NFL Europe. After retiring from football, he spent 22 years in the broadcast booth. For the past 25 years, he has owned and operated a State Farm Insurance agency.
2027 Legacy Honoree: Jimmie Stephens: Jefferson County Commissioner for District 3 since 2010 and President of the Jefferson County Commission since 2014. Jimmie is from the community he serves, and we are grateful for his years of service, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in the community he calls home.
Proceeds from the Gala directly support Lettermen of the USA’s outreach programs, which provide real, immediate assistance to veterans. Core initiatives include:
Autographs for Heroes
Food for Heroes
Rent For Heroes
Shelter for Heroes
Utilities For Heroes
Laptops for Heroes
Wheels for Heroes
Details about each program, upcoming projects, and ways to get involved can be found at www.LotUSA.org.
A Legacy of Service
Darryl Fuhrman, former University of Alabama football player and Founder/President of Lettermen of the USA, established the organization following the devastating 2011 tornado in Tuscaloosa. What began with a charitable Iron Bowl flag football event—raising $150,000 for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund—has grown into a national nonprofit with impactful programs serving America’s veterans. “We are honored to recognize these extraordinary leaders at this year’s gala,” said Fuhrman. “It will be a powerful evening of celebration and support for our veterans—helping them continue to take life one yard at a time.”
EVENT INFORMATION
8th Annual Lettermen of the USA “One Yard at a Time” Gala
Friday, February 25, 2027 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Dinner • Music • Live Auction
The Club @ 1 Robert Smith Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Checks payable to: Lettermen of the USA
459 Main Street, Suite 101 PMB 226
Trussville, AL 35173
Tickets & Sponsorship Packages can be purchased online at www.LotUSA.org
Information: 205-394-7521
Guests will enjoy an evening of dining, music, and camaraderie while socializing with military heroes, former college and professional football players, and coaches—all united in raising critical funds for veterans in need. Proceeds from the Silent and Live Auctions, conducted by Jack Granger of Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc., directly benefit discharged and wounded veterans through LotUSA’s growing network of support programs.
Honoring Excellence in Service and Leadership
This year’s Gala will celebrate three distinguished honorees whose lives reflect service, sacrifice, and outstanding leadership both on and off the field.
2027 Military Honoree – Terrence Bullock: Retired combat veteran of the US Marine Corps. Shortly after 911 he joined as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Operator. In 2005 he was deployed to the Al Anbar Province in Iraq. During this tour of duty, he received his Combat Action ribbon, the Presedential Award of the Purple Heart. Before working at Alabama Power he held the rank of Captain and was the commander of the Special Operations Division of the Hattiesburg, MS Police Department.
2027 Athletic Honoree – Stan White: Former quarterback at Auburn University from 1990-1993 who was named the SEC Player of the Year and where he became the school’s all-time football leader in passing yards, completions, and attempts. White went on to play with the New York Giants and the London Monarchs of NFL Europe. After retiring from football, he spent 22 years in the broadcast booth. For the past 25 years, he has owned and operated a State Farm Insurance agency.
2027 Legacy Honoree: Jimmie Stephens: Jefferson County Commissioner for District 3 since 2010 and President of the Jefferson County Commission since 2014. Jimmie is from the community he serves, and we are grateful for his years of service, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in the community he calls home.
Proceeds from the Gala directly support Lettermen of the USA’s outreach programs, which provide real, immediate assistance to veterans. Core initiatives include:
Autographs for Heroes
Food for Heroes
Rent For Heroes
Shelter for Heroes
Utilities For Heroes
Laptops for Heroes
Wheels for Heroes
Details about each program, upcoming projects, and ways to get involved can be found at www.LotUSA.org.
A Legacy of Service
Darryl Fuhrman, former University of Alabama football player and Founder/President of Lettermen of the USA, established the organization following the devastating 2011 tornado in Tuscaloosa. What began with a charitable Iron Bowl flag football event—raising $150,000 for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund—has grown into a national nonprofit with impactful programs serving America’s veterans. “We are honored to recognize these extraordinary leaders at this year’s gala,” said Fuhrman. “It will be a powerful evening of celebration and support for our veterans—helping them continue to take life one yard at a time.”
EVENT INFORMATION
8th Annual Lettermen of the USA “One Yard at a Time” Gala
Friday, February 25, 2027 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Dinner • Music • Live Auction
The Club @ 1 Robert Smith Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Checks payable to: Lettermen of the USA
459 Main Street, Suite 101 PMB 226
Trussville, AL 35173
Tickets & Sponsorship Packages can be purchased online at www.LotUSA.org
Information: 205-394-7521
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The Club, Inc., 95 Robert S Smith Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209-1263, United States
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