NFL Player Elijah Roberts Supports Teen Mental Health at Miami Community Event

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle partners with nonprofit Pain 2 Purpose for free family-friendly event.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:31am

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The Teen Summit & Family Fun Day, hosted by Pain 2 Purpose in partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle and Miami native Elijah Roberts, is set for Saturday, March 7, 2026 in South Dade. The free, family-friendly event is designed to provide meaningful resources and honest conversations focused on teen mental health, while also offering activities that bring families together.

Why it matters

The event aims to address critical teen mental health issues like dating violence, suicide prevention, depression, and bullying, while also working to empower young people and strengthen families and communities. Elijah Roberts' involvement adds visibility and credibility to the effort, as the NFL player uses his platform to advocate for the nonprofit's mission.

The details

Pain 2 Purpose, a nonprofit founded by Shanda Roberts, a survivor of domestic violence, is hosting the event. The organization focuses on encouraging and empowering women who have experienced abuse, while also working proactively with teens to help prevent cycles of violence. The Teen Summit portion will include guided discussions on relevant topics, all addressed in an age-appropriate, supportive environment. Everything at the event, from food to activities to resources, will be provided free of charge to remove barriers for families.

  • The Teen Summit & Family Fun Day is set for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m.

The players

Elijah Roberts

A Miami native and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle who has supported his mother's nonprofit Pain 2 Purpose since childhood and continues to use his NFL platform to advocate for the organization's mission.

Shanda Roberts

The founder of Pain 2 Purpose, a nonprofit organization that encourages and empowers women who have experienced domestic violence, while also working proactively with teens to help prevent cycles of abuse.

Pain 2 Purpose

A nonprofit organization founded by Shanda Roberts, a survivor of domestic violence, that focuses on supporting women who have experienced abuse and working with teens to help prevent cycles of violence.

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What’s next

Organizers emphasize that the event is supported through sponsorships and community partnerships, with all funds raised going directly toward covering event costs and supporting the ongoing work of Pain 2 Purpose, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of addressing critical teen mental health issues and the power of community partnerships to provide meaningful resources and support. By making the event free and accessible, the organizers are working to remove barriers and empower young people and families in the Miami area.