The YMCA of the Palm Beaches will host its 16th Annual Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, December 11 at 8:00 a.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach. Super Bowl Champion Quarterback Joe Theismann will present the keynote address.
Joe Theismann is a former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins, an entrepreneur, Emmy Award–winning NFL analyst, author and dedicated philanthropist. During his NFL career, he earned numerous accolades, including the league’s Most Valuable Player Award and the NFL Man of the Year Award for his commitment to community service and the well-being of children.
In recognition of his impact on and off the field, Theismann was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003 and received the Walter Camp Football Foundation’s Distinguished American Award in 2013. In 2020, he released his book How to Be a Champion Every Day, a collection of personal anecdotes and insights on leadership, perseverance and success.
A pre-event VIP Meet and Greet is $500 per person and General Seating is $250 per person. Event sponsorships are available. For tickets and sponsorship information please visit ymcapalmbeaches.org/16th-annual-prayer-breakfast or contact Joely Pique at 561-508-4031 or jpique@ymcapalmbeaches.org.
“We are honored to welcome Joe Theismann to this year’s event,” said Tim Coffield, President and CEO of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches. “Joe is not only a legendary athlete, but also a respected leader and dedicated philanthropist. His values align perfectly with the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community, and we know our guests will be inspired by his presence.”
All funds raised at the Prayer Breakfast go to provide support for the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through programs that provide a healthy spirit, mind and body.
Annual Prayer Breakfast corporate sponsors have included: The Breakers, Hedrick Brothers Construction, Florida Power & Light, The Weitz Company, McCranels Orthodontics, JLRD Consulting Engineers, Gunster Law, Burkhardt Construction, HIVE Home, Gift and Garden, Citizens Private Bank, John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning, Florida Crystals, J.P. Morgan, PNC Bank, Frisbie Group and others.
About YMCA of the Palm Beaches
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches has served the Palm Beach County community for more than 100 years, providing essential programs, activities, and services for thousands of children, seniors, and families annually. The Y’s mission is to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment, regardless of the ability to pay. The organization has an active Capital Campaign to build a new community center at Lake Lytal Park, scheduled to open in late 2026. Learn more at ymcapalmbeaches.org and follow on Instagram @ymcapalmbeaches.