Event Recap: Night at the Museum – Panel Discussion on Philanthropy
On July 29th, United Charitable joined Senior Planning Advisors at their annual client appreciation event for an evening of food, fun, and philanthropy.
The evening featured a Panel Discussion on Philanthropy, moderated by United Charitable Board Member and NFL Veteran, Ryan McNeil. Ryan was joined on stage by an all-star panel of five members of United Charitable’s new division, Athletes Charitable. Athletes Charitable positively impacts the world by empowering athletes through social entrepreneurship.
The panelists discussed their charitable journeys, personal and professional backgrounds, and visions for each of their charitable programs established through Athletes Charitable.
Thank you, Senior Planning Advisors, for welcoming our Athletes Charitable members to a beautiful evening at the Henry Ford Museum and presenting the opportunity for their philanthropic journey’s to be shared with your clients!
Learn about each of the panelists and their charitable programs below!

J.R. Redmond
The Silverback Foundation
The Silverback Foundation builds support for individuals who struggle with mental health issues through educational guidance and identifying attainable solutions.
Learn more at: https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/TheSilverbackFoundation

Michael Vick
The Vick Family Dream Fund
The Vick Family Dream Fund exists to provide preventative community programming, with a focus on youth in underserved communities; as well as resources and assistance to formerly incarcerated, returning citizens and their family members.
With a focus on leadership and entrepreneurial seminars as well as vocational training; we aim to uplift and encourage those embarking upon second chances and promote the living of truly equitable and healthy lives.
Learn more at: https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/VickFamilyDreamFund

Diamond Deshields
The 3-D Foundation
The mission of the 3-D Foundation is to provide financial support to youth in need of eye care including, but not limited to, eye exams, glasses, corrective eye procedures, and educational materials.
Learn more at: https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/The3DFoundation

Charlie Batch
Best of the Batch Fund
Best of the Batch Fund unlocks potential in communities to build the best future for kids and families by providing choices, motivation, and education.
Learn more at: https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/BestoftheBatchFund

Wendell Carter Jr
A Platform² Foundation
A Platform² Foundation exists to provide youth and families with educational programs, resources, and tools that impact and elevate their quality of life.
Learn more at: https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/APlatformSquared