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.”
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.
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
