About the Event

You're invited to support the 14th Annual Starfish Benefit. Your contribution will help provide critical mental healthcare and resources to over 3,000 impoverished children and families, empowering them to overcome challenges and thrive. 

This year, partnered with our Presenting Sponsor, Utter Family of Dealerships, we are elevating the event to new heights by hosting it at the Hilton Garden Inn. We've outgrown our previous venues, and this premier location is the perfect setting to celebrate our mission and community. 

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with magical surprises, delectable food and desserts, libations, live music, and plenty of FUNraising opportunities!

Saturday, May 3, 2025
VIP Party 6-7 pm Event 7-10 pm Hilton Garden Inn Denison, TX

EVENT & DECOR CO-CHAIRS:

Donna Perry-Huff    Heather Keizer    Megan Nobles

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Michelle Castle, President     Brad Rhodes, Past President     

Adrianne Brandy Johnson, President-Elect     Heather Keizer, Secretary     

Keith Henderson, Treasurer

Wendy Acosta    Lesley Davis Brooks    Briza Cano    Alli Deshotels

Stephanie Foley     Rena Douglass     Frank Gadek     Donna Perry-Huff

Shawn KinCannon      Greg Kirkpatrick     Megan Nobles

Stacey Olmstead     Carlos Rivas     Melissa Sandoval     Allen Shaw

Susan Simmons     April Vaughn

What a fun time we had last year!

2024 Program with Sponsors

NEW! Save a Starfish!

Our goal is to SAVE 200 STARFISH!  

             Donate $150 to impact one child at a time.

The Starfish Story 

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. 

 Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?” The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up, and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.” 

“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!” 

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then,           smiling at the man, he said… “I made a difference for that one.”

Sponsors

Thank you! Your support makes all the difference!