05/05/2026
Pro Player Family! Click the link in our bio to celebrate and reflect on an incredible evening at Flavors of Austin + the rEECh Panel 2026, presented by Genentech at the Fairmont Austin. We’re especially grateful to the outstanding team at Fairmont Austin for hosting such a memorable rEECh + Flavors of Austin experience. Your support helped elevate this event and further the growth of our EEC initiative. We extend our sincere appreciation to the MS community, our corporate partners, chefs, special guests, panelists, and volunteers who made the 2026 rEECh + Flavors of Austin an unforgettable night. Special thanks to Tyler Campbell for leading our rEECh Panel, along with Dr. John A. Lincoln, Dr. Michlene Passeri, Nurse Practitioner Alexandra Rossi, and Patient Advocate Gabe Lemon for sharing their insight and expertise. Pro Player is so thankful for our friendship with MS Advocate and professional bodybuilder Chirs Dunbar, whose message during our program was spectacular. This evening would not have been possible without the incredible backing of our Platinum Sponsor, Genentech. We also proudly recognize our Heisman Sponsor Biogen; Orange Zone Sponsor Novartis; Gridiron Sponsors ANI Pharmaceuticals and TG Therapeutics; Tyler Rose Sponsors the Graves Foundation, ResorTime, the Tennessee Titans, Zenas BioPharma, and 1011i.com; and our All-Star Sponsors Dr. Jacqueline Dupont-Carlson and Marc Carlson, the McCombs Foundation, and VIP Driver. A heartfelt thank you to our Tasting Stations 3 Small Plates, Bravo Company BBQ, Cinful Sweets, Dusk 2 Dawn, Epic Jerk, Fleming's Steakhouse, J Bar M, Lyssie Lou's Cookie Co., Luv Fats Ice Cream, Plated Life, Ranch 616, Rules & Regulations, Sinsational Cakes, Terry Black's BBQ, The University of Texas Club, and Yummi Joy, for delivering an incredible culinary experience. We were honored to be joined by members of our Pro Football Hall of Fame family, including Marcus Allen, Charles Haley, and Andre Johnson, along with our Texas Longhorn family: DeMarvion Overshown, Kasey Studdard, James Brown, Jack Bouwmeester, Michael Terry III and Marquise Goodwin and Morgan Snow-Goodwin. Pro Player Foundation was so excited to welcome renowned actors Todd Allen and Adrianne Palicki to our event this year as well. Thank you as well to former Pro Player Foundation President Darren Bennett and former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL Vice President of Policy and Rules Administration Jon Runyan for their continued support of the MS community. It was a special honor to have Emmy award winning anchor, and childhood friend of Tyler’s, Britt Moreno assist in our PPF research and support raise. We appreciate longtime PPF advisory board member Kristin Allred for acknowledging our amazing sponsors. A big congratulations to our friends with the Texas Cowboys on being honored with the Pro Player Foundation Volunteer of the Year Award, their effort in event construction was very appreciated. A special, special thank you to The Graves Foundation, the 2026 recipient of the Impact Award, for their generous support of Flavors. One of the standout moments of the night featured Chef J. Rodi of 3 Small Plates presenting Chef Tee of Dusk 2 with the 2026 Tasting Station of the Year award. Thank you to Koza’s Inc for providing our PPFChef amenities. Live musical entertainment was provided by The Drew Fish Band who showcased their energetic and authentic blend of Texas country, rock, and Southern soul. DJ DMoney, brought the energy around the event by playing the hits all evening. We also appreciate the spirit and excitement brought by the Hook ‘Em mascot and Texas Cheer. Thank you to Myles Harris for capturing the emotion of our event as the photographer. This event would not have come together without the dedication of our incredible Pro Player interns. Finally, we extend our gratitude to Earl Campbell for sharing his Heisman Trophy for the evening, and to the Campbell family for warmly welcoming our guests to Austin. We remain committed to advancing our mission to Educate.Elevate.Collaborate. while continuing to serve and support the MS community.
