MOBILE — The keynote speaker for the 17th-annual fundraising banquet for Team Focus will be none other than Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer.

The banquet will also celebrate Team Focus’ 25th year of operation as a community-centered program that focuses on positive influences and role models to reach young men aged 10-18 who lack a father figure in their lives. Since its inception, the organization has impacted the lives of more than 8,000 young men around the United States.

Headquartered in Mobile, the sole fundraiser for the nonprofit is set for Thursday, April 17, at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel on Water Street in Mobile. Team Focus founder Mike Gottfried will speak and introduce DeBoer as the program is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. following a silent auction set to begin at 5:30 p.m.

“As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Team Focus, I am filled with gratitude for how far we’ve come and the countless lives we’ve been able to impact over the years. This milestone is a testament to the power of mentorship and the incredible young men who have walked through our program. I’m excited that Coach Kalen DeBoer of the University of Alabama will be returning to Mobile for our 17th annual fundraising banquet. Coach DeBoer’s commitment to leadership and character aligns with the mission of Team Focus, and we look forward to welcoming him back for this celebration,” Gottfried said in a release.

Game-changer and teamwork sponsorships were still available through April 11. Tables of ten, as well as individual tickets, were also still available. To purchase tickets, and to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Team Focus office at 251-635-1515 or visit teamfocususa.org.