Over his distinguished 13 seasons in the NBA and his heralded collegiate career at Duke University, Shane established himself as a scholar athlete, All-American, leader, and both NCAA and NBA champion. In 2010, he added philanthropist to that list, when he and Heidi established the Battier Take Charge Foundation. As Chairman of Take Charge, Shane doesn’t merely lend his name and face to the cause – he is deeply and actively involved in the daily operations of the foundation. Through fundraising and speaking opportunities, partnering with community leaders in Miami, Houston and Detroit, and taking an active mentoring role with the selected Take Charge Scholars, Shane has found countless ways to continue being a sportsman and teammate, even though his playing days are behind him.
Shane doesn’t merely lend his name and face to the cause – he is deeply and actively involved in the daily operations of the foundation.
In his time outside of the office, Shane can be found playing with his kids, working on his golf game, and embracing worldwide cultures and adventures– recently climbing Machu Picchu.
Getting to Know Shane:
WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE COURSES?
Alternative Religions on the Internet
BEST LIVE SPORTING EVENT YOU’VE ATTENDED?
2001 Masters. One of Tiger’s wins.
WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE?
My parents. We didn’t always have a lot but always had enough.
WHAT ARE THE TOP 5 MOST PLAYED SONGS IN YOUR ITUNES?
Tin Cup Chalice – Jimmy Buff ett, #41 – Dave Matthews Band, Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis, Midnight in Harlem – Tedeschi Trucks Band, No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANYONE TO BE YOUR MENTOR, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Bill Bradley
WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT BEING A KID?
Summers felt like they lasted years instead of weeks.
WHAT IS THE LAST BOOK OR MOVIE THAT MADE YOUR CRY?
Tuesdays with Morrie
IF YOU WON THE MASTERS, WHAT WOULD YOU SERVE AT THE CHAMPION’S DINNER?
A nice Ribeye, medium-rare, stone crab, shredded hash browns, andsauteed Spinach with garlic. Washed down with a full bodied Cabernet. Warm skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Heidi has dedicated herself and her professional career to helping children. After graduating from Villanova University in Pennsylvania, she was a teacher, mentor, coach and school administrator in Memphis, TN. Along their family’s NBA Journey from Memphis, through Houston and on to Miami, Heidi focused her work in education and volunteer positions with youth-focused organizations, which inspired her to create a platform to help further the education of at-risk students.
Heidi focused her work in education and volunteer positions with youth-focused organizations, which inspired her to create a platform to help further the education of at-risk students
As Co-Chairman of the Take Charge Foundation, Heidi has been an integral part of the fundraising process, developing Battioke into the much-loved event it is today. She is also closely engaged in the selection of scholarship recipients and fi nding new ways to support the Take Charge Scholars, including creating the Scholars Retreat.
Heidi balances her work for the foundation with raising her son, Zeke, and daughter, Eloise, volunteering throughout Miami, practicing yoga and rekindling her childhood love of horseback riding.
Getting to Know Heidi
WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE COURSES?
Public Speaking and my senior project which focused on modern racism in the media.
BEST LIVE SPORTING EVENT YOU’VE ATTENDED?
2013 NBA Finals Game 7... Some cute guy on the Heat hit a bunch of 3’s that night...
WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE?
My husband.
IF YOU COULD ONLY EVER LISTEN TO 3 ALBUMS AGAIN, WHAT WOULD THEY BE??
Al Green’s greatest hits, Coldplay Viva La Vida, Jack Johnson In Between Dreams
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANYONE TO BE YOUR MENTOR, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT BEING A KID?
Naps!
WHAT IS THE LAST BOOK OR MOVIE THAT MADE YOUR CRY?
The Last Dinosaur. I was watching in the theater and looked over at my 7 year old son who was tearing up during an emotional scene and seeing him being moved made me cry. Moms are such saps.
Newell took a slightly diff erent route to the world of non-profits. After graduating from Ole Miss, she enjoyed a successful sales and marketing career in the fashion and retail industries, but always knew she wanted more.
She had a desire to do charitable work, and after connecting with Shane and Heidi in Memphis, her personality, experience and drive made her a perfect fi t to run the daily operations when Take Charge was established.
In her position as Executive Director, Newell administers the scholarship program, coordinates all fundraising efforts, and continually works to expand the reach and off erings of Take Charge. She keeps the Foundation moving forward on a daily basis.
In addition to her role with Take Charge, Newell enjoys traveling with friends, honing her culinary skills, and visiting family from Memphis to Montgomery.
Getting to Know Newell
WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE COURSES?
Art History
BEST LIVE SPORTING EVENT YOU’VE ATTENDED?
2012 NBA Finals Game 7
WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE?
My grandmother Suga, she was the greatest
IF YOU COULD ONLY EVER LISTEN TO 3 ALBUMS AGAIN, WHAT WOULD THEY BE??
Foo Fighters-Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace,John Mayer-Continuum,Counting Crows-Recovering the Satellites
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANYONE TO BE YOUR MENTOR, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Jack Donaghy
WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT BEING A KID?
Not knowing enough to be worried about anything
WHAT IS THE LAST BOOK OR MOVIE THAT MADE YOUR CRY?
The Good Lie
IF YOU WON THE MASTERS, WHAT WOULD YOU SERVE AT THE CHAMPION’S DINNER?
Spaghetti and meatballs, Chicken Milanese, caesar salad, garlic bread and a delicious Cabernet.
