Fields & Futures Bowtie Ball – Party with a Purpose

Nov 9, 2015

“HEY, COACH. THIS IS FOR YOU!”

A night to celebrate, honor and thank the coaches who make the world a better place – one athlete at a time, the Fields & Futures Bowtie Ball is set for Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center. This year’s guest speaker is Herm Edwards, ESPN analyst and former NFL head coach.

Presented by SandRidge Energy and Mercy, this party with a purpose celebrates the profession of coaching, reminding everyone of the important role coaches play in helping grow young men and women into confident adults, better prepared to deal with life beyond high school. “We can never underestimate the influence of a coach in a child’s life,” says Tim McLaughlin, founder of Fields & Futures. “It promises to be a great night.”

One hundred percent of proceeds from this event go directly to support field construction, field maintenance and programs focused on growing student participation in sports. Thank you for your support!

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