Former MLB Player Drew Robinson to Speak at Luncheon

By Isabella Castillo / Contributor

Since 2006, The Grant Halliburton Foundation’s has provided mental health education, training, and support to nearly 350,000 students, educators, parents and professionals, largely due to funds raised from the Beacon of Hope Luncheon.

The foundation will hold its 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Tuesday, March 25, at the Omni Dallas Hotel with Chris and Brent Bolding as the 2025 luncheon co-chairs.

PHOTO: Eric Nadel

Former Major League Baseball player and current mental health advocate for the San Francisco Giants, Drew Robinson, will headline the luncheon. Robinson will be joined by moderator Eric Nadel, voice of the Texas Rangers and fellow mental health advocate.

“We invite you to join us for this important conversation with Drew Robinson, who will share his story of hope, recovery, and suicide prevention,” said Kevin Hall, president of Grant Halliburton Foundation. “Drew’s journey highlights the importance of vulnerability and knowing how to seek help for yourself or someone you love. Our moderator and friend, Eric Nadel, who has openly shared his mental health challenges, will guide this meaningful and impactful discussion.”

In 2020, Robinson survived an attempted suicide and soon after discovered a new-found purpose in raising awareness for mental health.. After playing multiple years of professional baseball, Robinson retired to pursue a full-time role as a mental health advocate, something never done before in the MLB. True to his tagline, Strength Isn’t Always Physical®, Robinson is dedicated to sharing his journey and showcasing vulnerability to prevent suicide and promote mental wellness.

“With many youth and young adults facing mental health challenges, it’s important that these issues are openly discussed and addressed,” said Robinson. “While it’s not easy to share my story, I hope to empower those struggling to speak up, ask for support, and remind them that they are not alone. I’m thankful for Grant Halliburton Foundation’s critical work and honored to support such an important cause.”

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Texas youth ages 10-24 (CDC). The Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon and Grant Halliburton Foundation aim to bring awareness and understanding to the critical work needed to educate the North Texas community on juvenile mental health and suicide prevention. Event sponsorships and underwriting range from $600 to $25,000. Individual tickets for the luncheon will go on sale in February for $250.

To learn more and to purchase a sponsorship or underwriting opportunity, visit GrantHalliburton.org/boh.

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