Sept. 24, 2014 DALLAS - The
Isaiah Austin Foundation has announced that its inaugural event, An Evening With
Isaiah Austin will be held Friday, Oct. 24, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The dinner event will feature former Baylor Basketball star Isaiah Austin, Baylor basketball head coach Scott Drew and others, along with an auction. An Evening with Isaiah Austin is sponsored by the National Basketball Association and the Dallas Mavericks. Notable Baylor alumni Jay Allison, Lance Byrd, Dary Stone and Jim Turner are serving as Honorary Chairmen.
"It is an honor to have the support of my Baylor family and the NBA," said Isaiah Austin. "I am truly excited to be able to provide support for the awareness and research of Marfan syndrome through the Isaiah Austin Foundation."
Isaiah's display of courage and grace during his diagnosis of Marfan syndrome inspired legions of fans including NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who decided that Isaiah would in fact have his dream of being drafted by the NBA fulfilled. After being selected by the NBA (between the 15th and 16th picks), fans around the world were officially introduced to Isaiah Austin, a special young man who understands that his calling now is to help and inspire others.
"Isaiah is one of those guys that can take advantage of any situation. His focus is now on making people aware of Marfan syndrome and being a positive role model." said Baylor Head Basketball Coach Scott Drew." "He is a team guy that has always been worried about others."
Limited seating is available for An Evening with Isaiah Austin, which is expected to sell out. For more information, or to purchase tickets or sponsorships, visit www.IsaiahAustinFoundation.org.
About the Isaiah Austin Foundation
The Isaiah Austin Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides support for the awareness and research of Marfan syndrome and those affected by it. Its mission is to inspire others to DREAM AGAIN. Heisman Trophy Baylor Football QB Robert Griffin III, Baylor head basketball coach Scott Drew and Isaiah are members of the Foundation Board of Directors.
