{"id":769792,"date":"2026-02-22T21:50:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T21:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/769792\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T21:50:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T21:50:28","slug":"cowboys-odighizuwa-to-host-2nd-annual-foundation-gala-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/769792\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys Odighizuwa to host 2nd annual foundation gala in April"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since arriving in Dallas as a third-round pick in 2021, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa has defined himself through consistency. On the field, he\u2019s been a durable anchor for the Cowboys’ interior, appearing in every single regular-season game<\/a> for four consecutive years. Off the field, however, Odighizuwa is building a legacy that carries even more weight.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, April 18, Odighizuwa’s non-profit, the Odighizuwa Foundation, will host the 2nd Annual Odighizuwa Foundation Gala<\/a> at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star. Running from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the evening is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for a cause deeply personal to the UCLA product: empowering single-parent families.<\/p>\n

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The Odighizuwa Foundation\u2019s focus isn\u2019t a random choice of philanthropy. Osa and his brothers were raised by their mother, Abieyuwa, who moved the family to Portland, Oregon, to start over as a single parent following a family tragedy. That firsthand understanding of the “unique emotional toll” and financial hurdles faced by single parents drives the foundation’s initiatives.<\/p>\n

“It is our vision as an organization to create this incredible community in which single parents can thrive with and for their beautiful children,” the foundation’s mission statement reads.<\/p>\n

The foundation provides a wide range of support, from technology access and educational scholarships to mentorship programs and community peer groups. Odighizuwa\u2019s commitment to the DFW community was further recognized last season when he was named a Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP after hosting a baby shower for 20 local single mothers.<\/p>\n

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The gala follows a successful inaugural event<\/a> and promises a “night of fun” mixed with high-impact fundraising. Attendees can expect:<\/p>\n

Live Entertainment & Networking: Connect with community leaders and supporters of the cause.<\/p>\n

Silent & Live Auctions: A chance to bid on exclusive items and experiences.<\/p>\n

Player Appearances: Expect several of Osa\u2019s Cowboys teammates and other special guests to be in attendance.<\/p>\n

For fans and supporters looking to join the cause, tickets are currently available through the foundation\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

General Admission ($150): Includes access to the evening\u2019s program and auctions.<\/p>\n

VIP Admission ($250): Includes access to a private VIP reception and premium seating during the event.<\/p>\n

For those unable to attend in person, the foundation also hosts an online auction and accepts direct donations. Partnership and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to kamri@odighizuwafoundation.org.<\/p>\n

As the Cowboys head into the 2026 offseason, Odighizuwa continues to prove that his impact at The Star extends far beyond the stat sheet. By bridging the gap for single-parent households, he\u2019s helping ensure that the next generation of Dallas families has the foundation they need to succeed.<\/p>\n

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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Osa Odighizuwa Foundation Gala 2026 | Dallas Cowboys Community Event<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Since arriving in Dallas as a third-round pick in 2021, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa has defined himself through…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":769793,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2066],"tags":[230,229,257,2461,7,6,11007,109370,9115,1119,19653],"class_list":{"0":"post-769792","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas-cowboys","8":"tag-cowboys","9":"tag-dallas","10":"tag-dallas-cowboys","11":"tag-dallascowboys","12":"tag-football","13":"tag-nfl","14":"tag-odighizuwa","15":"tag-odighizuwa-foundation","16":"tag-osa-odighizuwa","17":"tag-the-cowboys","18":"tag-the-foundation"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116116496729666124","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/769792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=769792"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/769792\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/769793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=769792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=769792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=769792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}