June 20, 2024 Darren’s 4th annual Concert to SHINE On – Las Vegas, NV
On Thursday, June 20, 2024 Darren Waller hosted his 4th annual Concert to SHINE On event to raise funds for his Against the Wall Grants in Las Vegas.
Against The Wall is the Foundation’s signature outreach program. This program is focused on the treatment mandate of the foundation’s mission. The Against The Wall grant program provides grants to qualifying individuals (ages 18-26) who cannot afford a portion or the entirety of their in-patient or outpatient treatment for their addiction. The program serves individuals living in Nevada and treatment takes place in Nevada addiction treatment facilities. Darren’s Against the Wall grants also fund 3 to 5 months of sober living housing for the individuals who have completed treatment.
Since its inception, Darren’s Foundation has provided 60 individuals in Las Vegas with Against the Wall grants for recovery treatment. Over $1M in treatment provided.Â
Wall Talks are the Foundation’s secondary outreach program. The program is focused on impacting high school students, mainly students on the football team, by providing a safe, affirming, accepting, and encouraging environment for young adults that will ultimately lead to the prevention of substance abuse and misuse.Â
Darren’s Wall Talks are TED Talk-style presentations that Darren Waller personally curates for students. Darren speaks about his experience as a high school football player to now, his personal experience with substance abuse as a young adult, and how he overcame his addiction to become the person he is today. The team is given the opportunity at the end of the Wall Talk to sign the pledge to S.H.I.N.E. – which means Self Awareness, Hope, Integrity, say “No”, and to Encourage yourself and others.
On Thursday, June 20, 2024 Darren Waller hosted his 4th annual Concert to SHINE On event to raise funds for his Against the Wall Grants in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Darren Waller hosted his 4th annual Beyond the Wall event, presented by Olson Precast Company.
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Darren Waller hosted his inaugural Wall Ball event to launch the NY/NJ/CT chapter of The Darren Waller Foundation