The Legacy We Lead: Blueprint Summit
About this Event
The Dear Fathers Legacy We Lead Blueprint Summit is a family-centered experience designed to empower fathers, strengthen families, and improve community health through education, connection, and action. In partnership with SIU Medicine, the summit will focus on four key pillars: mental health, physical health, maternal health, and overall wellness. This event is open to men, women, and children.
Throughout the day, attendees will participate in engaging keynote conversations, interactive breakout sessions, hands-on wellness activities, and practical workshops led by healthcare professionals, community leaders, and subject matter experts. Fathers and families will leave with tools, resources, and strategies they can immediately apply to improve their health, strengthen relationships, and build lasting legacies.
The summit will also feature kid-friendly experiences, ensuring families can attend together while children enjoy safe, engaging activities designed to encourage learning, creativity, and healthy living. Resource partners, wellness screenings, and community organizations will be on-site to connect attendees with services that extend beyond the event.
SUMMIT ACTIVITIES:
STR8 MENTAL BREAKOUT SESSION FEATURING:
ERIC WARREN JR, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
SHAUN JIMERSON, AMPLIFIED FATHERS PROGRAM
MARTIZE GREGORY, AUTHOR/SPEAKER
BRAD M. EDWARDS, STR8 MENTAL (DEAR FATHERS)
DADS TO DOULAS BREAKOUT SESSION FEATURING:
MARCUS E. JOHNSON, CEO AT URBAN LEAGUE SPRINGFIELD
KYRA BETTS, DADS TO DOULAS (DEAR FATHERS)
BRAD M. EDWARDS, DADS TO DOULAS (DEAR FATHERS)
FINANCIAL HEALTH BREAKOUT SESSION FEATURING:
DOMINIC E. WATSON, CEO SPRINGFIELD BLACK CHAMBER
SHAWN GREGORY, ALDERMAN
PHYSICAL HEALTH BREAKOUT SESSION FEATURING:
DR. WENDI EL-AMIN, SIU MEDICINE
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED ON PANELISTS AND MORE
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
KID FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
FAMILY RESOURCES
DONATE TO THE CAUSE
If you'd like to donate to this cause, please use the link below and your proceeds will go towards additional resources and materials that will be given out at the event.
All donations are tax-deductible through Fearless Fathers, the official nonprofit of Dear Fathers. EIN: 85-1443832
ABOUT OUR PARTNERS
SIU Medicine - SIU Medicine is the regional academic medical center and clinical practice arm of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Established in 1970, its primary mission is to serve the healthcare needs of central and southern Illinois through medical education, patient care, research, and community outreach.
The Springfield Project - The Springfield Project (TSP) is a community development corporation in Springfield, Illinois, focused on revitalizing under-resourced neighborhoods. Founded by mental health professionals, it provides accessible mental health services, workforce training, youth opportunity pathways, and entrepreneurship/micro-lending programs.
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