LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The Raiders Foundation proudly hosted the second annual Silver & Black Gala on May 17 at Allegiant Stadium, raising an impressive $3 million to benefit youth mental health initiatives across Nevada. Building on the success of its inaugural year and seeing considerable growth, the Gala once again spotlighted the Foundation's commitment to uplifting communities through access, awareness, and action.
Presented by Intermountain Health, the evening gathered nearly 1,000 attendees, including local business leaders, public officials, and a contingent of Raiders, including alumni, current players, and front office staff for a powerful night of giving. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Gala will directly fund mental health services, programs, and resources for youth in Nevada.
The evening began with an impassioned speech from Raiders Owner Mark Davis, who lit the Al Davis Memorial Torch in honor of Elaine Wynn, followed by a surprise $1 million donation from the Raiders Foundation to four Nevada-based organizations delivering critical mental health support to young people: Boys Town Nevada, Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada, Solutions for Change, and Campus for Hope.
"Mental health is a critical pillar of well-being, especially for our youth," said Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders. "The Raiders are proud to leverage the power of this organization and the generosity of our community to help remove the stigma and expand access to essential resources. The Silver & Black Gala represents more than a night of giving — it's a statement of our long-term commitment to the health and future of Nevada's youth."
"The overwhelming support we received at this year's Gala reflects how deeply our community cares about the mental health of our young people," said Kari Uyehara, Executive Director of the Raiders Foundation. "It's an honor to channel that generosity directly into programs making an immediate and lasting impact. We're especially proud to recognize and support organizations doing the hard work on the ground every day to lift up Nevada's youth."
Each of the four nonprofit recipients expressed deep gratitude for the unexpected investment:
"We're incredibly grateful to the Raiders Foundation for recognizing the importance of early mental health intervention," said Executive Director of Boys Town Nevada John Etzell. "This support enables us to expand vital programs that help young people develop resilience, heal from trauma, and build brighter futures."
"This gift is truly transformational for the young clients we serve," said Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada Executive Director Patrick Bozarth. "Mental health care should never be a luxury, and with the Raiders Foundation's investment, we can reach more youth with the timely, compassionate support they deserve."
"The Raiders Foundation's leadership in mental health advocacy is inspiring," said Danisha Mingo, Founder and Executive Director of Solutions for Change. "This funding allows us to continue our mission of empowering youth through education, therapeutic care, and community engagement — all essential tools in breaking the cycle of trauma and adversity."
"This generous support from the Raiders Foundation strengthens our ability to meet youth where they are — with empathy, safety, and resources," said Campus for Hope CEO Kim Jeffries. "Together, we're building a healthier Nevada where no young person feels invisible or alone."
The evening also featured the presentation of the "Commitment to Excellence Award" to Gary and Debbie Ackerman from Gaudin Ford and Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons in recognition of their outstanding philanthropic and community leadership.
Among the night's highlights:
- A Ford Shelby F-250, donated by Gaudin Motor Company, was auctioned for $250,000.
- A private dinner with Mark Davis, Tom Brady, and Charles Woodson sold for $300,000.
- Raiders: The Opus, Silver Torch Edition, a 936-page book infused with the first 60 years of the Silver and Black, sold for $1M during the live auction.
- Stevie Wonder thrilled the audience with an unforgettable 1.5-hour performance.
Notable guests included Owner Mark Davis, President Sandra Douglass Morgan, Head Coach Pete Carroll, and General Manager John Spytek, along with Raiders Alumni Charles Woodson, Jim Plunkett, Eric Allen, and Marcus Allen. More than 40 current Raiders players attended, including Maxx Crosby, Geno Smith, Daniel Carlson, and Jackson Powers-Johnson.
For more information about the Raiders Foundation and future events, visit raiders.com/foundation.
Head inside Allegiant Stadium to view photos from the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation, an event focusing on mental health services, programs and resources for youth in Nevada.
A 2024 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat Shelby on display for an auction during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
A view inside Allegiant Stadium before the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
Raiderettes Sloane and Ali pose for a photo before the second annual Silver and Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
A "Road Trip" display highlighting a trip to travel to with the Las Vegas Raiders during the season as an auction item offered during the second annual Silver and Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
A view of the RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition display during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
A view of the RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition display during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
A view of the RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition display during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
A view of the RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition display during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Marcus Allen poses for a photo with RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
A view of the RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition display during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
A view of the RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition display during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
A view of the RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition display during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
Las Vegas Raiders alumni Kenny King and Jim Plunkett view RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders member on the board of directors Larry Delsen and alumnus Jim Plunkett during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumni Jim Plunkett and Marcus Allen pose for a photo with an autographed print of a painting by alumnus Todd Marinovich that is included in the RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Charles Woodson and cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Eric Allen and Owner Mark Davis during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Charles Grant (60) tests the F1 Experience during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Jim Plunkett and quarterback Cam Miller (5) during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jailin Walker (57) and linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) pose for a photo with guests during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) and assistant special teams coach Kade Rannings and their guests pose for a photo during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) speaks with olympian Tommie Smith during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders house band performs during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Charles Woodson and defensive backs coach Marcus Robertson during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and sports commentator Jim Gray during the second annual Silver and Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) and alumnus Henry Lawrence during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek and member on the board of directors Larry Delsen and their guests pose for a photo during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
A guest poses for a photo with an autographed prize from the locker room challenge during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
A guest poses for a photo with an autographed prize from the locker room challenge during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Mrs. Nevada-America Dr. Trudy Reese and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pose for a photo during the second annual Silver and Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25), safety Thomas Harper (34), safety Trey Taylor (37) and wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) pose for a photo during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) and cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) and their guests pose for a photo during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Guest Jaden Osborne and musician Don Felder during the second annual Silver and Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Napoleon McCallum and his wife pose for a photo with singer and actress Marie Osmond during the second annual Silver and Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) and quarterback Geno Smith (7) pose for a photo during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Singer Pia Toscano performs during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Business woman Elaine Wynn is honored during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis lights the Al Davis Memorial Torch to honor business woman Elaine Wynn during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis lights the Al Davis Memorial Torch to honor business woman Elaine Wynn during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis lights the Al Davis Memorial Torch to honor business woman Elaine Wynn during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders executive director of the Raiders Foundation Kari Uyehara speaks during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Local community groups Campus for Hope, Solutions of Change, Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada and Boys Town Nevada are presented checks from The Raiders Foundation during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan speaks during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Intermountain Health Desert Region President Mitch Cloward speaks during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Mike Haynes during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Magician and mentalist Oz Pearlman performs during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Eric Allen during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds is honored with the Commitment to Excellence Award during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
The Ackerman family poses for a photo with quarterback Geno Smith (7), Owner Mark Davis and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after being awarded with the Mental Health Commitment to Excellence Award during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis speaks during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
An auctioneer facilitates an auction during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center/guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
A view inside Allegiant Stadium during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation.
Discover Land Company founder and chairman and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Michael Meldman during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Marcus Allen during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Charles Woodson during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Businessman and philanthropist Larry Ruvo during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis presents RAIDERS The Opus - Silver Torch Edition during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Attorney Farhan Naqvi of Naqvi Injury Law during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
An auction assistant during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Singer and actor Wayne Newton during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) during an auction at the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) and safety Chris Smith II (29) during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
Guests during the second annual Silver & Black Gala hosted by The Raiders Foundation at Allegiant Stadium.
