The Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Silver & Black Gala, raising $2.5 million for mental health in Nevada. The event marked the third time the organization has hosted the fundraiser and drew significant attention from team leadership and community advocates. Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis emphasized the importance of mental health awareness: “We’re here to raise money for mental health, which is one of the most important things we can all deal with. Every one of us is impacted by mental health and our families, friends, or anywhere else, we are all directly affected.”
Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan highlighted the event’s community impact: “Mental health remains one of the most urgent issues across Nevada. Through the Silver & Black Gala, the Raiders Foundation is helping expand access to trusted, community-based resources that meet people where they are. This year’s recipients reflect the depth and complexity of that work, supporting our community in schools, clubhouses, homes, shelters, and family systems statewide.”
The Raiders honored former player Carl Nassib and NFL broadcaster Jay Glazer as recipients of the Commitment to Excellence award. Glazer stated: “God blessed me with the ability to communicate, so I’m going to use that to try and help other people. When we’re willing to share our scars, we turn them into strength — into something that connects us as teammates with nothing to hide.” Nassib added: “We’re creating space for people to be vulnerable — and that work is truly lifesaving. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up and reminding people they’re not alone.”
The Raiders indicated that the Silver & Black Gala will continue as an annual event to raise awareness for mental health in Nevada.
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