Big Game Big Give 2023 presented by The Giving Back Fund

The Event

Date: February 11, 2023

Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Beautiful 5-Acre Estate in Paradise Valley, AZ

The premiere event for philanthropic-minded sports fans, The Giving Back Fund’s BIG GAME BIG GIVE benefits national and global philanthropic advancement and local nonprofits.

Big Game Big Give is an exclusive, invitation-only, charity event that attracts a targeted audience of 500 guests, comprised of celebrities, athletes, philanthropists, business executives, and high-net-worth individuals. This intimate fundraising event celebrates philanthropy in a one-of-a-kind setting and features A-list entertainment, gourmet food, an open bar, live and silent auctions, interactive sponsor activations and experiences, and incredible surprises for guests to enjoy. 

The Talent

Co-Host: J.J. Watt

• Recently retired NFL Superstar, 3-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and 2017 Walter Payton Man of the Year
  

Co-Host: Anthony Anderson

• Emmy nominated actor, comedian, and game show host. Star and Executive Producer of the hit TV series "Black-ish"

Performer: Gavin DeGraw

• Special musical performance by the Grammy nominated, Singer-Songwriter known for his chart topping, multi-platinum hits "I Don't Want to Be", "Not Over You", and "Chariot"

The Giving Back Fund’s Award for Extraordinary Philanthropic Achievement

• This year, NBA Hall of Famer and legendary humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo will be honored with The Giving Back Fund’s annual Award for Extraordinary Philanthropic Achievement. 


• The award will be presented by NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Ray Lewis. Mutombo is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor and multiple NBA legends have been invited to accept the award on his behalf.

DJ / Emcee: Cedric Ceballos

• Former Phoenix Suns player, NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion, and media personality

The Causes

100% of proceeds will directly benefit:

• GBF’s Fund for the Advancement of Philanthropy, which helps bring to life and sustain important philanthropic projects that lack the initial resources to begin, but which hold great promise for future impact. 


• The Vincere Foundation, established for the purpose of research into prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer in Firefighters and First Responders. The Vincere Foundation is located in Scottsdale but serves heroes throughout the state of Arizona.


• The Justin J. Watt Foundation, whose mission is to provide after-school opportunities for middle-school aged children in the community to become involved in athletics, so that they may learn the character traits of accountability, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, and perseverance, while in a safe and supervised environment with their peers.


• Other local, national, and global initiatives.

Since 2010, BGBG has raised more than $11M and has made a significant impact in the community of each host city and communities around the world.