Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn Hosted 4th Annual Live Like Luke Fundraiser
Event honored and raised support for the Luke Laufenberg FIGHT Fund
(Featured photo: Jason Garrett takes selfie with Live Like Luke attendees.)
Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn hosted the 4th annual Live Like Luke coffee fundraiser on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The event brought together celebrities, friends and supporters to honor the life and legacy of Luke Laufenberg. Hosted at Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn and sponsored by Winston & Strawn LLP, the event raised support for the Luke Laufenberg FIGHT Fund, benefiting student-athletes at University of Texas El Paso.
Guests gathered, sipped coffee, and shared heartfelt memories, all in tribute to Luke. The event celebrated Luke’s memory while making a lasting impact through the FIGHT fund, which supports University of Texas El Paso student-athletes, ensuring Luke’s legacy of strength, passion, and resilience endures. Throughout the event, attendees enjoyed mushroom and ham quiche, yogurt parfaits, and tomato basil shots provided by Al Biernat’s.
The fundraiser saw an impressive turnout of notable attendees, including Troy Aikman, Sonny Dykes, Jason Garrett, Cliff Harris, Mark McLemore, Dirk Nowitzki, Roger Staubach, Mark Stepnoski, Mark Turco, Scotty Walden, and Darren Woodson. Their presence emphasized the profound impact Luke’s story continues to have on the community.
Babe Laufenberg, the father of Luke Laufenberg and a driving force behind the fundraiser, expressed his gratitude to attendees and supporters. “It was such an honor to host the 4th Annual #LiveLikeLuke celebrity coffee fundraiser alongside generous donors and friends,” Laufenberg said. “Sincere thanks to Winston & Strawn LLP and Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn for making it possible. As we sipped coffee and shared stories, it felt like Luke was right there with us, his spirit filling the room with warmth and laughter.”
For anyone interested in supporting the Luke Laufenberg FIGHT Fund, contributions can be made by visiting https://givingto.utep.edu/lukelaufenbergfight.
If you would like more information about Al Biernat’s please visit their website at Albiernats.com or follow Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn on Instagram here and Facebook here. Al Biernat’s has two locations in Dallas, Texas. The first location, Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn, is situated at 4217 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219. The second location, Al Biernat’s North, can be found at 5251 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254. Both locations are open from Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
ABOUT AL BIERNAT’S:
Since June 1998, Al Biernat’s has been a Dallas dining institution. Al Biernat’s strong family-business philosophy has created a personal and loyal staff, with some members being employed since the opening. While Al Biernat’s is known for their quality of prime aged steaks, the restaurant is more than a great steakhouse! Along with their impeccable list of steaks, Al’s offer fresh seafood, salads, sandwiches, vegan options, and an impressive wine list. All of this, combined with Al Biernat’s finest service, make it an iconic Dallas staple.
ABOUT LIVE LIKE LUKE:
The Luke Laufenberg FIGHT Fund was established to honor Luke Laufenberg, a former University of Texas El Paso football player who passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. The fund supports student-athletes at University of Texas El Paso, providing resources and opportunities to help them succeed both on and off the field, embodying the same spirit of determination and resilience that Luke demonstrated throughout his life.
Photos by James Smith
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