Massive $3M Announcement After Dak Prescott &Troy Aikman Come Together With CBS’ Tony Romo for Cowboys’ Nobel Cause

When Dak Prescott first got involved with the Children’s Cancer Fund back in 2017, it wasn’t just a charitable gesture. It was deeply personal. After losing his mother, Peggy, to colon cancer, Dak found a way to channel his grief into something meaningful. Fast forward a few years, and what started as a commitment to supporting kids battling cancer has turned into a full-blown mission.

“When I see these kids, I see courage, hope, and strength. This year, as a new father myself, it is that much more impactful,” Dak admitted last year while speaking to 23 pediatric cancer patients at the 2024 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala. And now? The Fund is celebrating a huge milestone: its 35th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the CCF hosted a star-studded philanthropic event at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. A night that promised an incredible fundraising.

And the spotlight wasn’t just on Dak. The event featured a reunion of sorts with fellow former Cowboys quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Tony Romo, bringing together three legendary figures for a cause that’s close to all their hearts. Now, to mark the success of this fundraising event, the CCF took to their official Instagram handle and revealed that the fund had raised a record-breaking $3 million for the children.

“35 years of hope, courage, and community. This year, Children’s Cancer Fund raised a record-breaking $3 million for the real heroes — the brave children and families facing cancer with unimaginable strength. Their fight inspires our mission, and their smiles fuel our hearts,” the post captioned. Last year, the event raised around $2.6 million for this noble cause to help the needy children suffering from cancer.

As for this year’s event, the $3 million fund will contribute to groundbreaking research and vital treatment programs. It mainly aims to improve the outcome of children suffering from cancer. This year’s Gala features around 20 cancer-free children aged 5 to 17. The kids participated in the fashion show and showed their skills.

If we believe the US Childhood Cancer Organization, 1 in every 20 children is suffering from cancer even before they turn 20. No wonder the CCF is keen to address this issue, and Dak Prescott knows it very well. “This is my purpose. To be a part of their night, to give them joy and hope, to put a smile on their face,” Prescott said during the event, “They wanna be doctors. They wanna be teachers. They wanna be the future quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. And I’m here to tell them they can be.”

On top of that, the Cowboys‘ QB also recalled that one moment where he felt that he didn’t just need to win for himself. But for the kids in the stands as well. “I can’t go back and see these kids with a loss,” he said. “We came back and won the game. I need to invite more kids, I guess.” When we’re addressing the Cowboys’ QB, who are keen to help those kids, then we aren’t talking about Dak only.

Troy Aikman and Tony Romo join Dak Prescott at CCF

Troy Aikman and Tony Romo aren’t just any QBs in the NFL. The two of them spent their entire NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. Now that they have hung up their cleats, they know it pretty well that it’s time to give back to the community. No wonder both the Cowboys’ legends joined Dak at the CCF’s philanthropic event at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.

On April 12, reporter Jon Machota took to his official ‘X’ handle and shared a heartwarming clip from the event. The clip featured a young Lennox Lannon, a cancer warrior, making his way to the fashion show. With golf club in hand and a big smile on his face, little Lennox walked proudly on the ramp. The interesting part? Well, Tony Romo was right behind the little guy, clapping and cheering as Lennox showed his skills. Romo loved it. And the crowd was in absolute awe of the kid.

Machota captioned his post, writing, “Tony Romo, Troy Aikman and Dak Prescott are in attendance for tonight’s 35th anniversary Children’s Cancer Fund event in Dallas.” As for Aikman, the former Cowboys’ QB was showing his support for the kids at the Children’s Cancer Fund event. But if you’re thinking that Aikman is making waves just at CCF’s event, think again.

The 58-year-old Cowboys’ legend is out there taking on the $882 billion beer industry head on with his beer brand—EIGHT. Just a week ago, Aikman took to his official IG handle and shared a post of his EIGHT Elite Light Lager. “We are building a badge of pride for today’s health-conscious and hard-working light beer drinkers,” the post reads. The interesting part? Yeah, it’s his caption that literally speaks louder than words.

“Most light beers are full of additives, syrups, and fillers. EIGHT isn’t. Just 90 cals, 2.6g carbs, and zero BS. If you care about what goes in your beer, drink the one that’s built better,” Aikman captioned. There you go. Aikman didn’t shy away while challenging the beer industry as he promotes his beer brand. And why not? The beer market is growing in the US. To top that off, Aiman’s company claims that EIGHT’s got none of the junk—no weird fillers, no added sugars, just clean, organic grains doing their thing.

That said, one thing’s for sure. Whether he’s backing kids battling cancer or shaking up the business world, Troy Aikman is keeping the spotlight on him in every corner of his post-retirement life.