John Lynch teams up with Champ Bailey to honor the late Darrent Williams

7/27/2010 2:47:56 PM

Denver Broncos’ Champ Bailey, John Lynch and Morton’s DTC

Team Up for Kids

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Denver Broncos all-pro cornerback Champ Bailey and retired Broncos all-pro safety John Lynch are teaming up with Morton’s The Steakhouse in the Denver Tech Center on Monday, Sept. 20, for an exceptional evening of fine wine and great food to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, home to the Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center.

This indoor-outdoor event is open to the public and provides a special opportunity for everyone to remember and celebrate the life of “D-Will” with members of the Denver Broncos.  A VIP reception will be held from 6-7 p.m., and the event opens to all ticketholders at 7 p.m.

Event co-chairmen Bailey and Lynch were teammates of Williams’ during his two seasons as a Bronco (2005-06).

"Earlier this year we all had to relive the events surrounding Darrent's death, with the trial and sentencing,” Lynch said. “Supporting Boys & Girls Clubs and the Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center is a way for us to get back to remembering the positive way ‘D-Will’ lived his life."

"Rosalind said after the trial she hoped something could be learned from Darrent's death,” Bailey said of Darrent Williams mother. “Giving our young people a positive place like the Boys & Girls Clubs is a way to keep them safe and away from the violence that took our friend Darrent from us. We want to raise needed funds for the Clubs and the Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center, and we ask the people of Colorado to join us.”

In 2008, the Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center opened at the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club, located at 4397 Crown Boulevard in Denver's Montbello neighborhood. The teen center provides a gathering place for youth ages 13–18 where they can socialize, work on homework, plan and implement service projects, participate in college and career preparatory programs, and avoid unsafe activities and influences.

Guests of the Morton’s event will enjoy a fine selection of vintage wines from some of the world’s most prestigious wineries including: Cambria, La Crema,  

Dutton-Goldfield, Duckhorn, Merryvale, Rodney Strong, ZD, Taittinger, Jordan, Franciscan, Robert Mondavi, Inniskillin and Mt Veeder.  A Van Gogh Blue Vodka Martini Bar will also be served. Republic National Distributing Company will provide all the wines for the evening.

A strolling dinner buffet will be served including such Morton’s favorites as bluepoint oysters, Shrimp Alexander, sliced filet mignon, Chicken Christopher, and poached chilled salmon.

KCNC-TV sports anchor Vic Lombardi will kick off a live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items. All of the proceeds from the live and silent auctions will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.

Tickets for the VIP reception, wine-tasting and dinner go on sale today for $250 per person. Tickets for the wine-tasting and dinner only are $150 per person.  A limited number of Young Professional tickets (ages 21 – 35) are $75 per person. Reservations may be made online at www.prolinksports.net.

For more information, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Judianne Atencio at ProLink Sports at 303-886-3950.

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Since 1961, Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver has been helping kids from tough neighborhoods stay out of trouble, stay in school, and succeed in life. Not just after school hangouts, the Clubs are places where young people come to learn, do homework, develop social skills, express themselves creatively, and participate in sports. Learn more at www.BeGreatDenver.org.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse

Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world's largest operator of company-owned upscale steakhouses. Morton's steakhouses have remained true to their founders' original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment.

The company owns and operates 80 Morton's steakhouses located in 68 cities in 28 states and Puerto Rico and five international locations (Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau), as well as three Italian restaurants.

Morton’s The Steakhouse DTC is located at 8480 East Belleview Avenue in Greenwood Village. For reservations, call 303.409.1177.