Denver Broncos Alumni Going From the Gridiron to Giving

Denver Broncos Alumni Rally for At-Risk Youth

By Jim Bebbington

Former Denver Broncos players are continuing their efforts to serve the region. This June, they are holding a fundraising gala and golf tournament to support their causes.

The Denver Broncos Alumni Organization began in 1991 as ‘a gathering place for former players.’ It was intended to help players as they transitioned to life off the field and give them the ability to stay in touch and connect to the Broncos organization.

In 2005, they formed the Denver Broncos Alumni Charities, which raises money and gives to local causes.

In 2023, the group gave out a total of $61,000 to three Denver-area charities: the National Sports Center for the Disabled, in Golden; Spillionairs Youth Organization, a national youth football team that is based in Denver; and the Denver Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship program.

The group is holding its main fundraiser this year, June 1 and 2, at the Omni Interlocken Golf Club, 800 Eldorado Blvd., in Broomfield. A gala and auction is planned for Sunday night, June 1, at the resort, with groups teeing off the next morning on the course.

This year’s participants include Hall of Fame safety Steve Atwater and six-time Pro Bowl safety Dennis Smith. Some of the former players who serve as board members for the group include Mark Jackson, who caught the game-tying pass in The Drive; former cornerback Le-Lo Lang; former tight end Ron Egloff; former cornerback Frank Robinson; Atwater; and defensive back Mike Harden.

This year’s is the 18th annual tournament and gala.

For more information: DenverBroncosAlumni.Org