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 InnWe'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.”

Donate an Auction Item

We are procuring unique and exciting auction items for the amazing live and silent auctions.   If you want to support the Starfish Benefit with an item or items, please complete this form by April 3rd.  Your name will be listed in the auction package. Items valued at $1500 or more listed as major auction donors and receive 2 tickets to attend the event. 

Thank you for your donation!

We have received your donation and you should get an email confirmation shortly. If we need more information, we will reach out to the email/phone that you provided. Thank you again and we greatly appreciate your donation.

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Sponsors

Thank you! Your support makes all the difference!


PRESENTING Sponsor

Utter Family of Dealerships


EMERALD -Lead Dedicated Give Sponsors

Red River Title Company


PLATINUM - Dedicated Give Sponsors


DIAMOND Sponsors


GOLD  Sponsors 


UNDERWRITER Sponsors

Guild Mortgage - Photobooth 

Alli Deshotels

 

MAJOR AUCTION Sponsors


SILVER Sponsors


BRONZE Sponsors


COPPER Sponsors


MEDIA & PROMOTIONAL Sponsors

Alpha Media - KLAK 97.5 & KMAD 102.5 & KMKT 93.1

B99.7 The Buzz

Cadence Studios

Fastsigns

Heads Up Media

Kendra Sikes, Photographer

KTEN

KXII

Sparklight Advertising

Undaunted Creative Agency