About This Event
Reception 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Dinner & Program 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
With over 1,100 receptions, nearly 14,000 receiving yards, and 130 touchdowns, Cris Carter is one of the most accomplished wide receivers in NFL history. His legacy is defined not just by his stats, but by his extraordinary journey of redemption and faith. After a promising start at Ohio State and a rocky early NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles—derailed by struggles with alcohol and drug addiction—Carter was released in 1990. That moment became the turning point that changed his life.
Claimed by the Minnesota Vikings, Carter embraced recovery through counseling, accountability, and a renewed commitment to his Christian faith. He credits his transformation to both the structure provided by the team and his belief in God. “I hate being a drug addict. I hate being an alcoholic. But it gives me the strength and power to know that anything I want to do, I can do,” he once said. Over the next 12 seasons, he became a franchise icon, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Today, Carter is more than a football legend. He is a mentor, ordained minister, and advocate for those battling addiction. His openness about his struggles and recovery has inspired countless others to seek help and believe in second chances. Whether on the field, in the community, or behind the mic, Cris Carter continues to lead with honesty, humility, and unwavering faith.
About This Event
Reception 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Dinner & Program 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
With over 1,100 receptions, nearly 14,000 receiving yards, and 130 touchdowns, Cris Carter is one of the most accomplished wide receivers in NFL history. His legacy is defined not just by his stats, but by his extraordinary journey of redemption and faith. After a promising start at Ohio State and a rocky early NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles—derailed by struggles with alcohol and drug addiction—Carter was released in 1990. That moment became the turning point that changed his life.
Claimed by the Minnesota Vikings, Carter embraced recovery through counseling, accountability, and a renewed commitment to his Christian faith. He credits his transformation to both the structure provided by the team and his belief in God. “I hate being a drug addict. I hate being an alcoholic. But it gives me the strength and power to know that anything I want to do, I can do,” he once said. Over the next 12 seasons, he became a franchise icon, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Today, Carter is more than a football legend. He is a mentor, ordained minister, and advocate for those battling addiction. His openness about his struggles and recovery has inspired countless others to seek help and believe in second chances. Whether on the field, in the community, or behind the mic, Cris Carter continues to lead with honesty, humility, and unwavering faith.