The Amarillo Area Foundation Women’s Philanthropy Fund brought in Leigh Anne Tuohy to speak at the Globe News Center on Nov. 4.

Leigh Anne Tuohy is the mother of Michael Oher, the starting left tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. She was brought in to tell her story and explain the benefits of giving to an individual in need. Liegh Anne saw Michael walking home from school one day with out a coat and was concerned. She stopped the young boy and asked him what he was doing and he replied, “Going to get warm”. Soon after this, Leigh Anne took Michael in as her own child and raised him to be the man he is today.

The Foundation is a Donor-Driven pooled fund that is established to address the needs of women and children in the Texas Panhandle through impactful grants.

“This is everything I stand for,” Leigh Anne said, “These people open their hearts and wallets to all kinds of people in need”.

Each member of the Foundation pledges to contribute a minimum of $ 1,000 annually, making them a great contributor to the women and children in the area. All proceeds from this program went to the Foundation along with any donations made during the night. Liegh Anne’s message was simple, “be a giver in life, it’s going to give you so much back.”