Living the Dream 2024

2024-01-31T19:37:48-05:00January 31st, 2024|Appearances, Awards, DB in the community, Events, Northwest Florida|

Living the Dream event in Pensacola on January 13th. Derrick Brooks was presented with the keys to the city and January 13th was declared as Derrick Brooks Day in Pensacola! This is an annual declaration. You can watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-CapGDqAGQ

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2024 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic

2024-01-23T12:23:14-05:00January 24th, 2024|Celebrity Golf Classic, Events, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

Join us on Sunday, August 18th – Monday, August 19th for the 2024 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic https://youtube.com/shorts/FHMx2yXKp2g?feature=share Learn more

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OJ Semmes Holiday Pajama Drive

2023-12-19T09:06:57-05:00December 19th, 2023|DB in the community, Northwest Florida, O.J. Semmes Elementary|

As a way to celebrate the holidays, the children at  O.J. Semmes Elementary School the children went to school in their pajamas, got to meet with Santa, and watch the “Polar Express.” The pajamas were provided by members of the Tampa Bay community during a pajama drive organized by Derrick Brooks Charities. We collected over [...]

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Thank you Beall’s for Back to School Backpacks

2023-08-18T08:58:25-04:00August 18th, 2023|Education, Northwest Florida, Partnerships, Sponsors|

Derrick Brooks Charities and Beall’s Department Store were able to provide backpacks for Back to School at O.J. Semmes Elementary School in Pensacola, Florida.  We are very excited to be able to partner with Beall’s to assist in making a positive impact on O.J. Semmes. On September 15th we will be providing brand new sneakers [...]

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3rd Annual Pensacola Celebrity Classic

2023-08-15T15:29:02-04:00August 15th, 2023|Celebrity Golf Classic, Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

On August 13th and 14th Derrick Brooks Charities hosted its 3rd Annual Derrick Brooks Pensacola Celebrity Classic at the Hilton Pensacola Beach and Pensacola Country Club. On the 13th we hosted a Pairings Party Dinner with raffles, live auction, and silent auction. Monday was our Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event was a great success. We would like [...]

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Pensacola Students Perform in NYC

2023-08-14T16:29:52-04:00August 15th, 2023|Education, Northwest Florida|

In April of 2023, 18 students from Booker T. Washington High School were afforded the life-changing opportunity to travel to New York City, and perform at Carnegie Hall. While performing at Carnegie Hall was the highlight of this amazing trip, for many of the students, this was the first time that they traveled beyond Pensacola's [...]

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Charitable impact events in Pensacola

2023-07-05T11:27:13-04:00July 2nd, 2023|Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

By Bill Vilona Special to the News Journal When relaunching his charity golf tournament in Pensacola three years ago, Derrick Brooks was steadfast in making sure the first one overcame various challenges. First, the coronavirus hit. And then, twice the event was postponed due to weather issues and moved to a new date. But it [...]

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2023 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic

2023-05-09T14:54:09-04:00May 9th, 2023|Celebrity Golf Classic, Events, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

Join us on Sunday, August 13th – Monday, August 14th for the 2023 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic https://youtube.com/shorts/FHMx2yXKp2g?feature=share Learn more

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NFL Flag Pensacola Winter League Registration is now Open

2022-10-21T11:16:32-04:00October 21st, 2022|Flag Football, Northwest Florida|

Our Winter League sponsored by Studer Family of Companies and Derrick Brooks Charities is now open for registration, Opening Day will be on Nov. 27th, Games are at UWF Pen Air Field and will continue through Dec. 18th, the break for Christmas and New Years, return to play on Jan 6 and conclude on Jan. [...]

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Pensacola Tournament Wrap-Up

2022-08-16T12:54:18-04:00August 16th, 2022|Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

On Monday, August 8th, 20 teams and celebrity athletes competed in a best ball shamble tournament at Pensacola Country Club. Congratulations to our first place winning team from Bayfront Capital Partners: Stacy Taylor, Will Taylor, Brad Mathis, Brice Pelfrey, and Antonio Tarver. A special thank you to a few of our sponsors who made the [...]

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Derrick Brooks Returns to PCC as Host of Charity Tournament

2022-06-16T11:09:31-04:00June 16th, 2022|Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

PENSACOLA, FLA -- The opportunity to play in a golf tournament with one of the NFL’s greatest players awaits in the second annual Derrick Brooks Pensacola Golf Classic on Monday, August 8 at Pensacola Country Club. Building off of the success from last year’s event, there are several additions to enhance the tournament. Every group [...]

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Date set for 2022 Pensacola Golf Tournament

2022-04-18T17:54:44-04:00April 18th, 2022|Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

SAVE THE DATE! The date for 2022 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Classic has been set for Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Pensacola Country Club. For more information and to register: visit https://db55.org/nwfl-golf/

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Pensacola Golf Tournament SOLD OUT!

2021-08-13T13:27:19-04:00August 13th, 2021|Celebrity Golf Classic, Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

We're excited to announce our first Derrick Brooks Pensacola Classic has sold out! Thank you to all our participants, and can't wait to see you on August 30th!

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Flag Football Update

2021-05-07T08:30:16-04:00May 7th, 2021|Flag Football|

    The NFL Flag Pensacola Spring league opened registration on March 1st and continued until April 24th.  The league has 13 teams over 3 Divisions from Kindergarten through 6th grade with 100 students involved.  The season began on May 2nd with player check in, jersey distribution and team practice and games.  Coach Wilson also [...]

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Date set for 2021 Pensacola Golf Tournament

2021-03-31T17:45:46-04:00March 31st, 2021|Fundraisers, Golf Tournament, Northwest Florida, Pensacola Classic|

SAVE THE DATE! The date for 2021 Derrick Brooks Pensacola Classic has been set for Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Pensacola Country Club. For more information and to register: visit https://db55.org/nwfl-golf/

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WEAR-TV’s Community Caring at Christmas – Pensacola

2021-01-13T12:56:16-05:00January 8th, 2021|DB in the community, Northwest Florida, Partnerships|

Derrick Brooks Charities is proud to partner with WEAR-TV’s Community Caring at Christmas. We were able to share the joy of the season with thousands of children in Pensacola, Florida.

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POSTPONED: Inaugural Pensacola Classic

2020-08-09T13:28:54-04:00February 10th, 2020|Pensacola Classic|

*Check back for updates. The inaugural Derrick Brooks Pensacola Classic, on April 19th and 20th, is the premier annual fundraiser for Derrick Brooks Charities of Northwest Florida—and all proceeds will remain in the Northwest Florida area to help support local charitable efforts. For more information, visit the Pensacola Classic page.

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Northwest Florida Programs Launching in 2020

2020-02-10T16:28:18-05:00January 10th, 2020|Northwest Florida|

Derrick Brooks Charities: Northwest Florida is launching in 2020, adding to the current flag football program a new golf tournament, supporting charitable organizations throughout Northwest Florida

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