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Tyrone Keys Among 12 Others Honored By Mike Evans Family Foundation At 1st Gala
On June 11, star Buccaneer WR Mike Evans and his wife, Ashli hosted the Mike Evans Family Foundation’s Inaugu- ral Gala to celebrate 13 indi- viduals. The 13 Pillars of Strength honorees were joined by family and friends for the elegant event held at the Mar- riott Water Street Hotel.
It was a night of fun and with a purpose that featured live music, a live and silent auction, fundraising games and more!
Mike and Ashli Evans
shared with those attending, the impact they’ve made since establishing the Mike Evans Family Foundation in 2017. The 13 Pillars of Strength cel- ebrated 13 individuals from the Tampa Bay area who have overcome adversity and are now making a difference in the
Buccaneer star WR Mike Evans and his wife, Ashli with honoree Tyrone Keys.
Honoree, former Buccaneer Head Coach, Bruce Arians and with one of his for- mer college players and gala honoree Ty- rone Keys.
Tyrone Keys with Buccaneer quarter- back Tom Brady.
community.
Honorees were: the late
Vincent Jackson; Jennifer Chamoun, a special educa- tion teacher at an elementary school in the inner city of
Tampa; Juan Carlos Bedoya a middle school teacher and rapper; Brian Ford, COO of Tampa Bay Buccaneers; De’quan Wil- son, 4th grade teacher in inner city school; Gary Thomas, barber; John and Kristen Spytek, VP of per- sonnel of Tampa Bay Bucs and wife; Tommy Kyllonen, pastor at Crossover Church in one of the most economically challenged areas in Tampa; Rob Canton; Will Ghol- ston, defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Ty- rone Keys, founder of the All Sports Community Service Foundation and Bruce Ari- ans, the former Head Coach
of the Super Bowl LV Champi- ons Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The night was especially special for Tyrone Keys. Un- beknownst to Keys and his former college coach Bruce Arians they were both being honored and were actually seated at the same table. It was
described by Keys as a ‘truly a full circle Divine moment’.
The Bruce Arians Family Foundation motto is “A Voice For Children” by supporting and developing programs that strive to prevent and amelio- rate the abuse and neglect of children.
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