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Heads or Tails & Mystery Boxes

Presales for Heads or Tails and Mystery Boxes Have Closed! You will be able to purchase these at the Event from a volunteer or by snapping a QR code. Make sure to visit these tables after you check in to claim your items. Don't miss out on the fun!

Silent Auction Terms

Please Review Prior to Bidding

Silent Auction - The Silent Auction will close at 11pm on Saturday, May 2nd.  You will receive notifications if you are outbid and have the option to set a maximum bid for each item. The highest bid at the time of closing will be declared the winner.

Buy It Now - Some items feature a "Buy It Now" button, allowing you to bypass the bidding process and secure the item immediately.

Payment - At the close of the auction, winning bidders will be notified via text and prompted to submit their final payments. Unpaid balances will be charged to the card on file, with a 3.63% processing fee included. Receipts will be sent via email.

Item Pickup - All Live and Silent auction items will be available for pick up or delivery starting on Monday, May 4th after 1 pm.  

The Fine Print - All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds will be permitted. All items are sold "AS IS." Please read your gift certificates carefully, as some items may have restrictions. 

Thank you for your generous support!

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Check Out Our Silent Auction Items! (5)

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#323

A Signature Hair Transformation by Courtney Alkhatib

Value: $2,500 Fashion & Beauty Adventures
$800 Starting Bid
0 Bids
$2,500 Buy It Now
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#334

*Chloe & Isabel Parisian Belle Necklace

Value: $148 Fashion & Beauty Adventures
$45 Current Bid
2 Bids
$148 Buy It Now
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#611

Full Page Spotlight in Texoma Observer Magazine

Value: $1,000 Business Opportunity
$250 Starting Bid
0 Bids
$1,000 Buy It Now
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#745

Back Nine Golf Sherman 3-Month Birdie Membership

Value: $1,000 Entertainment & Experiences
$350 Current Bid
2 Bids
$1,000 Buy It Now
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#821

Barricade:Original Abstract by Stan Perkins

Value: $750 Art, Photography and More
$150 Current Bid
1 Bids
$750 Buy It Now

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: 

IPro | Ruiz Foods 

Bronze Sponsors:

Apex Construction | APEX Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Associates Inc. | Audrey Creswell | Bayless-Hall & Blanton Insurance | Blank Slate Therapy | Chapin Title Company |  Chapman Incorporated | Dr. Chuck Phelps & Dr. Jeannine Hatt | Grant E & Mark A Smith, DDS | Grayson County Sheriff's Office | GreyGabill Homes | Legend Bank | One World Bank | Preston Harbor | SouthState Bank 

Copper Sponsors: 

Businesses: Classic Chevrolet of Denison | Commissary Express, Inc. | Covenant Development | Cravens Funeral Home | D&M Automotive and Performance | Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics | Easy Life Realty | Emerson-Fisher Controls | First State Bank |  Holiday Chevrolet | Joinery | Kimberly Hudgins, Paragon, Realtors | LeCrone Law Firm, PC | McCullough & Pierson Insurance | Melton Financial Group of Benjamin F. Edwards - Katiebeth Worrel | Milestone Premier Properties | Nautilus Family Fitness | Pediatric Dental Associates - Meredith Munal, DDS | Peter & Helen Schulze Charitable Fund | PTF Insulation Fabricators | RGB Eye Associates | Rivas Law | Simmons Bank | Sisemore Services HVAC & Plumbing | Steps 2 Strides Therapy Center | Texoma Care Family Medicine- Denison | Texoma Industrial Insulation Inc. | Texoma Medical Center | Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders | The Meals Team -eXp Realty | Tracy Realty | Tyson Foods | Wynne, Smith & Young

Individuals: Adrianne Brandy Johnson | Brad & Laurie Pillow | Brad Rhodes | Greg & Nancy Kirkpatrick | Joe & Bonnie Fallon | Dr. Kevin & Susan Simmons | Scott & Brenda Hayward 

Underwriter Sponsors:

Cultivar Capital & The Henderson Family | Dexter Ward & Associates | First United Bank | GI Alliance | Guild Mortgage | Kyle & Alli DesHotels | Mitchell & Denise Harris | Oliver McElroy | Stephen Sandoval Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates, LLC | The Olmstead Team | Utter, Pike & Dobbs Private Wealth Management Group | Anonymous

Major Auction Sponsors:

Andy & Stacey Olmstead | Apex Construction | Brett & Debbie Graham | Cernero Surgery & Aesthetics | Courtney Alkhatib | Daystar Landscapes, Inc. | Dr. Brad & Stephanie Hammett | Dr. Stephen & Melissa Sandoval | Heads Up Media | Hope Concrete | Knight Furniture & Mattress | Kyle & Alli DesHotels | Sherri & Manny Morales-Ortiz | Old Quail Run Farm | Oliver McElroy | Anonymous 

Media & Promotional Event Partners:

Alpha Media - KLAK 97.5 & KMAD 102.5 & KMKT 93.1 | B99.7 The Buzz | Blue Willow Cafe | Cadence Studios | Courtney Mitchell Photography | DJ Dun-Nee D Entertainment Services | Hannah's Florist | Heads Up Media| Kendra Sikes Photography | KTEN | KXI | Sparklight Advertising | Undaunted

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: