About Daunte Culpepper

Join us for an inspiring evening with Daunte Culpepper, former NFL quarterback and three-time Pro Bowl selection, as he shares his extraordinary journey from a challenging start to professional sports stardom and his ongoing commitment to empowering children.

After being born to a mother serving time, Daunte was adopted at just one day old by a single woman named Emma Lewis Culpepper, who adopted and raised fifteen children. With her guidance, Daunte overcame remarkable odds to become a star in the NFL by leading the Minnesota Vikings to the NFC Championship and setting records for his outstanding performance. Known for his powerful arm and skill on the field, Daunte set a single-season record for combined passing and rushing yards in 2004 and was considered one of the most talented quarterbacks of his time. Off the field, Daunte cares deeply about helping children find loving homes by working with the African American Adoption Agency. With a deep, personal understanding of resilience and belonging, Daunte’s story is a testament to the power of family, community, and perseverance.

Don’t miss this chance to meet and hear him speak at our Spotlight fundraiser supporting Family & Children’s Center’s child abuse prevention services!

About Family & Children's Center

Family & Children’s Center annually serves families in St. Joseph County, Indiana by carrying out an array of evidence-based early childhood parenting education programs at no cost to the participants.

Healthy Families: High-impact home visits for 250 new and expectant parents.
The Brain Train: 1:1 and small group guided-play experiences for parents and children from birth to age five.
Community Partners: Safety-based home visits for 150 families with children in high-risk environments.
Tech Crossing: Helpful, innovative tech tools for toddlers and parents in monthly 1:1 sessions.

Family & Children’s Center programs boast a 99%+ free from child abuse and neglect rate.

Sponsorship Options

~~Presenting Sponsor SOLD OUT~~
- Tax-Deductible Donation
- 30 Seats w/ Wine Dinner
- Promo Recognition: Exclusive - Only one available w/ presented by named event; all marketing materials, premium event day and stage promos, and more!
- V.I.P Photo Opportunity w/ Daunte Culpepper for all guests

Resilience Sponsor $10,000
- Tax-Deductible Donation
- 20 Seats w/ Wine Dinner
- Promo Recognition: All marketing materials, premium event day and stage promos, post-event promos
- V.I.P Photo Opportunity w/ Daunte Culpepper for all guests

Believe Sponsor $5,000
- Tax-Deductible Donation
- 10 Seats w/ Wine Dinner
- Promo Recognition: All marketing materials, event day and stage promos, post-event promos
- V.I.P Photo Opportunity w/ Daunte Culpepper for all guests

Hope Sponsor $2,500
- Tax-Deductible Donation
- 6 Seats w/ Wine Dinner
- Promo Recognition: All marketing materials, event day and stage promos

Advocacy Sponsor $1,500
- Tax-Deductible Donation
- 4 Seats w/ Wine Dinner
- Promo Recognition: All marketing materials and event day promos

Benefactor $500
- Tax-Deductible Donation
- Not Attending; No Tickets Included
- Promo Recognition: E-mail marketing, event day slideshow, event day program

Patron Ticket $300/Each

Thank You, Sponsors!

Gurley Leep Automotive Family
1st Source Bank
Aunalytics
Beacon Health System
Centier Bank
Amanda and Edward Collins
Pat and Don Cressy
Everwise Credit Union
Family & Children's Center Foundation
Four Winds Casino Resorts
Lisa and Steve Gerber
Garatoni Smith Family Foundation
Graham Allen Partners
Holly and Jim Harris
Catherine and John Hiler
Anne and Sam Milligan
Carmi and Chris Murphy
Amy and Dave Roos
Kelly and Ken Sage
SouthBank Legal
Tire Rack
Our Family Cares Foundation
Caroline and Mike Vasquez
University of Notre Dame

Last Update: 3/20/2025

2025 FCC Spotlight Dinner feat. Daunte Culpepper

Presented by Gurley Leep Automotive Group