About the Event
About the Event
You're invited to support & attend the 15th Annual Starfish Benefit as we proudly celebrate the Child and Family Guidance Center's 60th Anniversary; six decades of strengthening the mental health of children and families in Texoma.
This year's event is headed straight for the winner's circle with festive Kentucky Derby style. In partnership with our Presenting Sponsor, Utter Family of Dealerships, we are once again celebrating at the newly renovated Hilton Garden Inn, perfectly suited for an evening of southern elegance, racing excitement, and community spirit. A winning combination to honor the Child & Family mission and bring our community together.
Join us for a Derby-inspired evening filled with southern charm, delectable food and desserts, spirits, music, and plenty of FUNraising opportunities as we round the corner toward a brighter future for more than 3,000 children and families in need.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Denison, TX
VIP Derby Party 5:30 -7:00pm | Main Event 7:00-10:00pm
EVENT & DECOR CO-CHAIRS:
Heather Keizer | Megan Nobles | Tenneil Dutton | Susan Simmons
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Adrianne Brandy Johnson, President Michelle Castle, Past President
Alli DesHotels, President-Elect Heather Keizer, Secretary Carlos Rivas, Treasurer
Ashton Bellows | Lesley Davis Brooks | Patrick Cravens | Tenneil Dutton | Stephanie Foley | Rena Douglass
Frank Gadek | Keith Henderson | Shawn KinCannon | Greg Kirkpatrick | Megan Nobles | Sandra Oakley
Stacey Olmstead | Brad Rhodes | Melissa Sandoval | Allen Shaw | Susan Simmons | April Vaughn
Sponsors
2026 Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Utter Family of Dealerships
Emerald Sponsors:
Red River Title Co. | Rena & Brad Douglass | TMC Volunteers
Gold Sponsors:
Rayburn Energy Station, LLC
Silver Sponsors:
Ruiz Foods
Bronze Sponsors:
APEX Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Associates Inc. | Chapin Title Company | Chapman Incorporated | Grant E & Mark A Smith, DDS | Grayson County Sheriff's Office
Copper Sponsors:
Businesses: Classic Chevrolet of Denison | D&M Automotive and Performance | Easy Life Realty | Emerson-Fisher Controls | Lake & Country Realty-Anna Finkenbinder, Broker | LeCrone Law Firm, PC | Milestone Premier Properties | Nautilus Family Fitness | Pediatric Dental Associates - Meredith Munal, DDS | PFT Insulation Fabricators | Rivas Law | Steps 2 Strides Therapy Center | Texoma Care Family Medicine- Denison | The Meals Team -eXp Realty |
Individuals: Brad Rhodes | Brad & Laurie Pillow | Scott & Brenda Hayward | Greg & Nancy Kirkpatrick | Dr. Kevin & Susan Simmons
Underwriter Sponsors:
Cultivar Capital | Dexter Ward & Associates | First United Bank | Guild Mortgage | Kimberly Hudgins, Paragon, Realtors | Oliver McElroy | The Olmstead Team | Utter, Pike & Dobbs Private Wealth Management Group
2025 Event
2025 Program, Sponsors & Photos
What a Magical Evening at the 2025 Starfish Benefit! We are still feeling the joy thanks to our incredible community of supporters, sponsors, and volunteers, the evening was filled with laughter, celebration, and hope for the families we serve.
From inspiring stories to lively entertainment, and of course our unforgettable auction, the night truly showcased the spirit of generosity that makes our work possible.
Relive the Night:
[Our 2025 Sponsors]
[Relive the moments: 2025 Photo Gallery]