The Strike Out DIPG Online Silent Auction & Bowling Tournament was a tremendous success, raising roughly $30,000!! We could not be more grateful to all who participated. With 250 attendees, 44 bowling teams, and demand for more, we can’t wait to put on the tournament again next year! We were so thrilled to have special guest — baseball legend Roger Clemens — who was incredibly generous to spend time with event attendees and lend his support to our efforts. Thank you to Randy Hendricks for helping us to make the special appearance happen!
We cannot emphasize enough that this event would not have happened if it wasn’t for the amazing hosts who came up with the idea and then grew it to something none of us would have predicted: Paul & Caroline Cornett, Michelle Carreras & Jordan Horoschak, Amanda & Rob Burleigh, and Brooke & Chip Halpern. Thank you for your steadfast commitment to ending this disease. When we began planning for this event, we were so fortunate to have Alexis & Peter Olympia of The Connor Man Foundation join our team. They made incredible contributions, and we look forward to working with them on our shared mission.
What made the event even more special was having other DIPG families in attendance. Thank you to Stacie Stahl for making the long trip to bring Destiny who was our MVP of the tournament – fighting DIPG and melting hearts with her sweetness and smile! Thank you to the Torres family for being there to honor Gabriella, and thank you to family and friends of Avery Huffman, Brooke Healey, and Jack Culverhouse for attending.
We are grateful for the great team at Palace Bowling Lanes who worked with us to create the perfect atmosphere for an afternoon of family fun. And thank you to Archana Singh for taking photographs at the event!
Finally, we express our heartfelt appreciation to our auction donors and sponsors, who made the auction and overall event such a success :
American Girl
The Austin Symphony
Baby Bull Boxing
Amanda & Rob Burleigh
Cake & Eat It Too
Caesar’s Entertainment
The Caldwell Family
Johnny Carrabba
Michelle Carreras
Chick-Fil-A
Children’s Museum of Houston
Chuy’s
Roger Clemens
Contemporary Dental
The Cornett Family
CRU Food & Wine Bar
Elite Island Resorts
Caroline & Charles Enriquez
Firehouse Subs
Lydia & Adolfo Garza
The Gauthier Family
Penny & Tom Haber
Scott Haber & Susan Wright
Ross & Anndreya Harris
Hasta La Pasta
Hamilton & Traci Hill
Jordan Horoschak
Hotel Galvez & Spa/The Tremont
House, Wyndham Grand Hotels
Houston Astros
Houston Rockets
iPic Theaters
Kendra Scott Jewelry
The Lanier Law Firm
Main Street Theater
Danielle & Mike Marshall
Metcalf Fine Art Portraits
Molina’s Cantina
Jack & Heather Nelson
Otterbox
Pedal Party
Premier Designs Jewelry
Vanessa Rabe, Rodan & Fields
ReConnect Chiropractic & Holistic
Center
Santikos Theatres
Kenny Singer
Spec’s Wine, Spirits, and Finer Foods
Steve Lee Photography
Studio Movie Grill
Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Christian University
Tiff’s Treats
Total Wine & More
Sara Toussaint
The University of Texas
The University of Texas Golf Club
Walt Disney World Co.
Westford Renovations
Wynn Las Vegas
