Celebrating 25 Years

Now celebrating its 25th year milestone moment, the Men’s Event community and their generous contributions have funded scientific achievements and clinical contributions to help our mission to eradicate cancer. The event’s signature Cancer Briefing gives attendees an insight into the latest advancements at Georgetown Lombardi and an opportunity for intimate discussion with its leading doctors.

Georgetown Lombardi is honored to host former Washington player and NFL great Darrell Green alongside Jim Rushton, Chief Partnerships Officer of the Washington Commanders, for a Commanders Chalk Talk just before the after-party begins.

Darrell Green is a Pro Football Hall of Fame former Washington cornerback, where he played his entire 20-year NFL career. He is regarded as one of the greatest defensive backs in league history.

Green was drafted by Washington in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft and quickly became a foundational piece of the team’s defense. Over two decades, he appeared in 295 games with 258 starts — both franchise records — and finished his career with 54 interceptions, the most in team history.

Throughout his career, Green was a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and was named the 1996 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. He was selected to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, cementing his place among the all-time greats. He helped lead his team to Super Bowl victories in 1988 and 1992.

Green holds several league and franchise records, including most consecutive seasons with an interception (19) and tying Jerry Rice for the most seasons with at least one touchdown (20). Known for his elite speed, Green also won the NFL’s Fastest Man Competition four times — the only player in history to win multiple titles, finishing undefeated.

His legacy, however, extends far beyond the field. In 2015, he founded Strong Youth Strong Communities, a national youth development initiative launched in partnership with Centene Corporation and later the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In recognition of his lasting influence, Green is a member of the Washington Commanders Ring of Fame and, in 2024, became just the fifth player in franchise history to have his jersey retired.

Green currently resides in Virginia with his wife of 40 years, Jewell. He is the proud father of four married children and grandfather to 17.

Jim Rushton is the Senior Vice President and Chief Partnerships Officer of the Washington Commanders where he is responsible for leading and driving partnership development, strategy, and activations for the franchise.

Rushton brings more than 25 years of experience across the sports, media, and entertainment industries. Before joining the Commanders, he led commercial efforts for the Los Angeles Chargers during their relocation to Los Angeles, helping rebuild the team’s sponsorship and ticketing business in a new market.

Prior to his work with the Chargers, Rushton built and led the Global Sports and Entertainment Practice at IBM iX. He also served as a strategic adviser to Boston’s official bid for the 2024 Olympic Games and held senior roles with the Miami Dolphins, where he oversaw growth across sponsorship, media, and ticketing operations.

Rushton began his career in broadcasting with Audacy Inc. in New England, where he led sales and business development efforts for WEEI and the Boston Red Sox Radio Network. He graduated from Hamilton College and holds a Bachelor in Science in Economics.