As One Foundation

Press Release: Former Houston Texan NFL Player Awards Scholarships

Carol Cox — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:27:59 +0000

The announcement of the Devard & Devaughn Darling Scholarship Awards for 2012 was released to the media at large. You can read the information by following the link below.

Press Release: Darling Scholarships 2012

Devard Darling and the As One Foundation feel blessed to continue to be able to provide educational support for high school seniors in Houston’s Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD).

Announcing 2012 Scholarship Recipients

Carol Cox — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:12:54 +0000

The As One Foundation is pleased to invite you to attend the 4th Annual DEVARD and DEVAUGHN DARLING Scholarship Awards Dinner & Silent Auction in recognition of eight Class of 2012 scholarship recipients:

Akintunde Akinniranye, Austin High School
Rashayne Darling, Austin High School
Faith Isioma Izuegbu, Hightower High School
Alice Jean, Clements High School
Jeremy Ryan Marsh, Travis High School
Maria Guadalupe Mercado, Austin High School
Alisha Marie Pace, Kempner High School
Keshundria Patterson, Dulles High School

Witness some of Fort Bend Independent School District’s finest students be recognized for their accomplishments. Take part in the Silent Auction to benefit the Foundation. Meet FBISD alumni and NFL wide-receiver, Devard Darling, who will share his story of why he started the As One Foundation.

ATTIRE: Business Casual
$40/person $400/table

RSVP BY FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2012
By phoning 832-308-9984 or emailing Tomia@AsOneFoundation.org

As One Foundation Welcomes Intern Britnee Tonille

Carol Cox — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:19:34 +0000

The As One Foundation is proud to welcome our newest intern, Britnee Z Tonille. The foundation’s board, led by Devard Darling, are excited to have Britnee’s enthusiasm for focusing on youth and the joy and purpose that physical activities can bring.

Britnee Z Tonille

I grew up at the base of the Big Horn Mountains on a horse and cattle ranch. I have since moved 1500 miles south to Missouri City Texas to gain new experiences in a foreign environment, the big city. I have always been inspired to work with youth to promote and kindle their dreams as it gives me great joy to see a child light up during practice and performance. I had the fortune myself to play college basketball, I then earned my Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion while serving as the project coordinator for the Southeast Wyoming Telehealth Network and as Secretary of the Governor’s Council on Physical Activity and Sport. I earned my Masters this May in Public Administration from the University of Wyoming. The opportunity to be a part of the As One Foundation is a dream come true. Not only will I be gaining valuable experience from inspiring citizens and professionals, I will be working with a cause dear to my heart, that which supports and facilitates the dreams and aspirations of our future generations.

Darling Dash 2012 Race Photos

Carol Cox — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:55:04 +0000

Professional photos from the Darling Dash 2012 are now available for review and for purchase at professional photographers Spring Action Photos. You can find them here:

2012 Darling Dash Race photos available for purchase

For event photos featuring Devard Darling and others at the As One Foundation Darling Dash, view our gallery here: See AOF’s photos from the Darling Dash

Darling Dash 2012 Race Results

Carol Cox — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:31:33 +0000

The 2012 Darling Dash 5K and 1K family fun run was a tremendous success, and the race results have been posted online. Find them here:

2012 Darling Dash Race Results

The As One Foundation and Devard Darling wish to sincerely thank all of the sponsors and volunteers that made this event possible. When we all work As One, amazing things can be accomplished!

NFL and Olympian Athletes to Run in Darling Dash

Carol Cox — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:24:57 +0000

The As One Foundation, together with Devard Darling, has announced some of the dignitaries that will be attending this year’s Darling Dash 5K & 1K fundraiser. Held at the Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas, this year’s run will include Heisman Trophy winner & former NY Knick Charlie Ward, original Houston Texan Chester Pitts, ’09 1st round draft pick wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders Darrius Heyward-Bay, and Houston’s own Olympic medal-winning Lopez Family.

The As One Foundation has also announed that former Houston Texan defensive end Travis Johnson will be joining Sugar Land’s Mayor Pro Tem, Jacquie Chaumette, as race Grand Marshals.

The newest press release also reminds all participants that discounted entry fees are still available to those that register before February 15, 2012.

Read all of the details in the press release.

Find all of the race information.

Sugar Land Mayor to Grand Marshal Darling Dash 2012

Carol Cox — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:01:55 +0000

For the 2nd Annual Darling Dash on February 26, 2012, the As One Foundation is excited to announce that the Sugar Land Mayor Pro Tem Jacquie Chaumette will be joining Devard Darling as Grand Marshal for the event.

Read the most recent press release.

Second Annual Darling Dash Scheduled

Carol Cox — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:27:56 +0000

Devard Darling and the As One Foundation has published the date for the 2nd Annual Darling Dash and released details:

Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sweetwater Country Club
4400 Palm Royale Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Prizes in 6 age categories

Chip timing by Gary Mulvihill of EZtoRegister.com

Find out more

Devard Darling Returns to NFL

Carol Cox — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:59:56 +0000

The Houston Texans NFL team has signed As One Foundation founder Devard Darling to a one year contract to play in the 2011 season. Read all the details of Devard’s return to the NFL with these following links:

The Tribune

KHOU.com

The Houston Chronicle

As One Foundation Welcomes New Fundraising Intern

Carol Cox — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:08:54 +0000

The As One Foundation is pleased to announce that Bridgett Humphrey has joined our staff as a Fundraising Intern for the coming year. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to Bridgett applying her fundraising experience to our upcoming activities.

Bridgett Humphrey

Since 2009, Bridgett Humphrey has served as the Registrar for Laurus Technical Institute at the Decatur campus. Prior to joining LTI, she worked extensively as an Operations Manager for a recruitment firm, Office Manager for a marketing firm, Sales Manager for a jewelry manufacturer, and apprenticed with a private investigator.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Florida and studied abroad at La Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán in Mexico. As an undergraduate student in 1998, Bridgett visualized and created the Unity Jam Scholarship Fund which occurs each fall to promote unity amongst Greek letter organizations while raising money for charities and scholarships at the University of Florida.

Bridgett is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration from Kennesaw State University and aims to graduate in Fall 2012.