Inquoris “Inky” Johnson, former University of Tennessee football defensive back, will speak at the 28th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.
At the dinner, on May 11 at Liberty Hall in the Factory, Johnson will share his inspiring journey following a career-ending injury on Sept. 9, 2006.
A routine tackle turned into a life-threatening injury. Johnson’s right arm was paralyzed, and he was left suffering from pain daily.
He overcame the end of his dream of playing in the NFL and found another one. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in sports psychology from the University of Tennessee.
Today he devotes much of his time to mentoring athletes and underprivileged youth. He resides in Atlanta, Ga., with his wife Allison and their children, Jada and Inky, Jr.
The Steak & Burger Dinner features steak for Boys & Girls Club members, and burgers for supporting adults. The event begins at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.BGCMT.org. Individual tickets are $125 each. Tables of eight are also available for $1,000. Each table will include six adults and two Club kids. The Steak & Burger Dinner also features entertainment and a silent auction.
Top-tier sponsorship levels include the $10,000 Presenting Sponsor, $7,500 Diamond Sponsor, $5,000 Gold Sponsor, and $2,500 Silver Sponsor. Sponsors receive numerous advantages ranging from various advertisements to tickets and tables.
For more information please contact Denise Carothers at 615-628- 8188 or [email protected].
