On June 5, 2025, HopeHealth hosted Family Night & Brinner at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Darlington, SC, a unique community event centered around family, leadership, and giving back. Headlining the evening were University of South Carolina (USC) quarterback LaNorris Sellers, legendary Gamecocks women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, and USC wide receiver Jayden Sellers.

The evening began with a private VIP hour for event sponsors that included photo opportunities with all three special guests. Attendees then enjoyed a “brinner” (breakfast for dinner), followed by two dynamic Q&A panels moderated by HopeHealth CEO Carl Humphries.

The first panel featured LaNorris Sellers and Coach Staley, who shared personal stories and insights about leadership, communication, and discovering one’s authentic voice.

“I like for our players to be not only great communicators, but also to get to know their authentic selves,” said Staley. “When you’re able to know who you are, your communication speaks to that. I hope they all find their voice, find who they are, and stay true to who they are.”

LaNorris reflected on his family’s influence, especially his father’s guidance as a coach and role model:

“I learned a lot about the football aspect from my dad… He just told me to be myself. At the end of the day, that’s the most important thing.”

The second panel brought together brothers LaNorris and Jayden Sellers, who spoke about sportsmanship, sibling dynamics, and staying grounded through their shared journey.

HopeHealth CEO Carl Humphries, who served as the event’s moderator, highlighted the Sellers family’s commitment to community:

“LaNorris and his family, from the very beginning, said, ‘What can I do to help you?’ Tonight, what you’re experiencing is an opportunity for us to raise money for our patients in need. I just want to say thank you.”

LaNorris, a longtime HopeHealth patient, responded:

“I’ve been here all my life, and people did stuff for me, so I just always like to give back.”

He also recognized his HopeHealth providers, Dr. Joseph Hoyle and Dr. Michael K. Foxworth II, further emphasizing his connection to the organization.

The program not only highlighted HopeHealth’s continued partnership with the Sellers family but also with Coach Staley. In August 2024, Coach Staley’s nonprofit INNERSOLE collaborated with HopeHealth and Williamsburg Pharmacy to provide over 100 students in Williamsburg County with new athletic shoes. Innersole aims to address the negative impact of poverty on children and boost their self-esteem.

“We give new sneakers—the latest ones—to homeless children and children in need… It’s all to help them be better students and better people,” said Staley.

Excitement was evident as all in attendance were given a copy of Coach Staley’s new book, Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three.

As the evening concluded, guests were guided to a meet and greet with LaNorris and Jayden Sellers.

The event’s proceeds contributed to unmet patient needs by helping them overcome barriers to health care. This support includes preventive health screenings, emergency assistance, and more.

The Family Night & Brinner was made possible in part by the Presenting Sponsor, MUSC Pee Dee Division. Additional sponsors included McLeod Health, Chronic Care Staffing, Jennifer McKay, Jebaily Law Firm, King & Love Attorneys at Law, Clarke & Company – A HUB International Company, the Humphries/Yeates Family, and Carrington Wingard.