Dallas Dodgeball Tournament Nets $132K for Vogel

Vogel CEO, Karen Hughes, awards the team from Sewell Automotive with the winning trophy from this year's Dodge For A Cause tournament. (Patrick Green)

After a six-year hiatus, the high-energy corporate dodgeball tournament Dodge For A Cause bounced back in a big way at SMU’s Moody Coliseum. Thirty-two spirited teams faced off for bragging rights, diving, dodging, and ducking their way through a night of friendly competition—all in support of Vogel, a Dallas nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families overcome homelessness and poverty.

Sewell Automotive, competing as “The Dodgefather’s VII,” clinched the championship title, while Houlihan Lokey’s “Dip and Dodgers” claimed second place. But the biggest win of the night came off the court: more than $132,000 was raised to support Vogel’s mission.

While Dallas boasts the sixth-largest GDP in the nation and is home to over 20 Fortune 500 headquarters, the city faces a sobering reality. Each night, an estimated 4,800 children in Dallas go to sleep without a home, exposing them to lasting physical, emotional, and mental trauma. Vogel works to break this cycle by ensuring every child has a safe home, a self-sufficient family, and the foundation for long-term success in school and life. The organization provides developmental programs for children and supports parents in building stable, nurturing home environments. For families across Dallas, the return of Dodge For A Cause means more than just a night of dodgeball—it’s a step toward a stronger, more hopeful future. This year's event was presented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, with Kainos Capital as the After-Party Sponsor. 

Your next opportunity to support Vogel's mission will be at Day One DFW. Celebrating its 10th year, this family-centered, all-inclusive event is held at The Irving Convention Center on New Year’s Day.  Families can enjoy a full day of fun-filled activities and performances, making it the perfect way to kick off the year together. Learn more at vogelalcove.org