The deadline is Dec. 31 for nominations for SafeHaven of Tarrant County’s 2^nd Annual Legacy of Men Award.

The Legacy of Men Award honors a man who works or lives in Tarrant County and who has made important contributions to the fight against domestic violence. Last year’s recipient was Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboy tight end. The football standout founded the SCORE Foundation, which funds a male-mentor position in domestic violence shelters across Texas, including SafeHaven.

This year’s breakfast will be held on Feb. 15, and Mack Brown, head football coach at the University of Texas, will be the event’s keynote speaker.

To obtain a nomination form, visit www.safehaventc.org or call 817-535-6462, ext. 119 or email smbrandt@safehaventc.org.

SafeHaven of Tarrant County, a nonprofit organization, works to end family violence through safety, support, prevention and social change. SafeHaven’s two emergency shelters, one in Arlington and one in Fort Worth, accommodate more than 17o women and children, making SHTC one of the largest shelters in Texas.

Don McPherson

Don McPherson, the 1987 winner of the Davey O’Brien Award, will score the winning speech at the first-ever Legacy of Men Breakfast Feb. 17 at the Fort Worth Club.

McPherson, a former Syracuse University quarterback and NFL player, will speak at the community fundraising event to benefit SafeHaven of Tarrant County, a non-profit organization working to end family violence. (www.safehaventc.org) The football standout is now considered a leading expert on the subject of men’s violence against women.

Following his college career, McPherson was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played for the Houston Oilers, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Ottawa Rough-Riders. The New York native retired from pro football in 1994. Since that time, his work as a social activist has included testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives about domestic violence.

Also scheduled for the Fort Worth breakfast is Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten receiving SafeHaven’s first Legacy of Men Award for his work in domestic violence prevention. The Cowboys’ tight end initiated the SCORE Foundation which funds mentoring programs in domestic violence shelters, including SafeHaven.

Honorary chairman of the event is Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck, and former sports anchor Scott Murray will emcee.

Tickets for the fundraiser are $100 per person, and tables of 8 are available for $750. For reservations, contact Michelle Karr at 817-535-6462, ext. 101.