“Anytime you see one child improve their life, then it’s been worth it.” At the calripkensrfdn Gala and in honor of billiejeanking, Group 1001 CEO & President Dan Towriss introduced Billie and Friends, a special giving campaign designed to help kids across the country who need it most. Just like Billie Jean King paved the way through athletics for so many that have followed, Group 1001 and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation have teamed up to impact 69,734 youth through 14 new fields and 10 STEM centers.