Turn It Gold

I invite you to donate today through the link below that is specific to the Storytelling Institute. Every donation matters. To encourage support, a Lead Donor has committed to matching dollar-for-dollar donations up to $2,500. Another Lead Donor will contribute $2,500 once twenty-five donations of any amount have been received today.

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We are humbled and grateful to announce that this year’s Turn It Gold Gala raised $665,000! This is our highest total yet and we are thrilled to be able to support important childhood cancer research with these dollars. The night was overwhelming as we honored the bravery of Landon Allen, Charlotte Blazei, and Tess Dains. We honored the bold stance Texas A&M Baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle has taken to stand up for children fighting cancer. Finally, we honored the precious life of Kallie Dickens, healed in Heaven and taken way too soon. There were so many God inspired moments in this evening and we are just grateful to have so many supportive and generous people involved. This night would have never been possible without our gala chair team of amazingly gifted women - Cathy Blundell, LaJeana Hardig, Katherine Gring, Jeannette Muecke, Joslyn Paris, and the many wonderful people that supported them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the success of this event! 💛 Angela and Michelle

Introducing our fabulous raffle items! Enter to win one of these incredible prizes! The first is a stunning 14 karat yellow and white gold dangle style diamond earrings and 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond pendant!
The second is tickets to all of the finest
Houston events including the Men's Clay Court championship, Rodeo, Astros, Rockets, Dynamo, and Texans💛

Time to introduce our final live item! A South Texas hunt for 4 in the heart of Nilgai country. 4 friends will enjoy a private plane ride to Kingsville, Texas where you will be picked up for a short drive to the ranch. At La Manada you will enjoy chef prepared meals accompanied with great wine, phenomenal hunting and most importantly great fellowship with friends.
This combination hunt package includes your choice of-Nilgai, quail, dove, turkey, hog, and predator.
Saltwater fishing in lower Laguna Madre is also an option from the boat ramp on the property. This item is graciously donated by Cy & Allison Cattan!

Looking for a new family member? This Medium F1B Irish Cream Goldendoodle will be the perfect addition! Retrievers possess a friendly, eager-to-please, affectionate demeanor.
They are also loyal, gentle, and very intelligent. The F1B Goldendoodle is 75% Poodle which makes this generation the most hypoallergenic of all the Goldendoodle generations. He should weigh between 40-50 pounds.
This precious puppy comes with his own crate, blanket, and food. A huge thank you to Noel and Early Denison for this donation!

It's time to introduce our cutest live item yet! How can you possibly resist this precious Shichon puppy?! The Shichon is one of the most sought-after dogs due to their hypoallergenic and non-shedding feature and is also known as the "teddy bear" puppy. Fully grown, this precious pup will only be 8-10 pounds!
Flown in from a specialized breeder in southeast lowa, Timber Creek guarantees puppies with loving temperaments and cheerful personalities. This little one has been brought up in the peaceful midwest and socialized by the husband, wife and their children. She will make the perfect addition to any family!
This sweet female F1 Shichon was born in October 2023. She will go home with all the essentials - crate, food and goodies to get you started! A huge thank you to Timbercreek Breeders for this darling donation!

Win this live item & experience this incredible dinner and private room experience! Six guests will enjoy a 5-course wine pairing dinner curated by Executive Chef Luigi Shimaj, in The Annie Café and Bar's intimate private room. Continue the evening at Emilia's Havana, an intimate lounge discreetly located next to The Annie Café & Bar. Guests will enjoy inventive interpretations of classic &
contemporary cocktails, chef-driven small plates, as well as nightly live
"bossa nova style" music by their house band. Six guests will have $650 to use for bites and cocktails during their seating and the entertainment fees and minimums are waived! Thank you to Berg Hospitality Group & Benjamin Berg for this awesome opportunity!

Searching for the best tropical vacation destination you will ever experience? Look no further, you will find it at Blue Island Villa in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos! Enjoy a 7-night stay for up to 14 guests in a luxury private villa with 7 suites and 6 full and 2 half baths on Chalk Sound.
Known as one of the most beautiful places on earth, with the perfect fusion of luxury, leisure, and paradise! Blue Island Villa boasts the luxurious amenities you expect and are looking for, yet all the comforts of home. Tucked away in an upscale secluded neighborhood on the Chalk Sound, you will be treated with breathtaking views of the turquoise water! Your stay at Blue Island Villa includes a private waterfront pool, private dock on chalk sound, private man-made beach area, 2 gourmet kitchens, and kayaks and bikes. The staff that will be helping make this vacation just perfect includes a personal travel liaison prior to your stay, a house manager and daily housekeeping!

Our next live item is the dinner of a lifetime at Le Colonial! Le Colonial is a celebration of the spirit and vivid flavors of Saigon in the 1920's.
The team there has reimagined culinary traditions from the region and added contemporary touches to create a balance of classic Vietnamese comfort foods and fusions of French-Asian cuisine.
You will be treated to a 4 course dining experience for 12 composed by the executive chefs and paired with sommelier-selected wines in their intimate, private Lotus Room. You will also have the exclusive, rare opportunity to MEET the Chef during your dinner!
Thank you to Le Colonial for this incredible experience

Next up for our live items is this incredible trip to Saint Andrews, Scotland! Known as the world's Home of Golf, and the golfer's trip of a lifetime, golfing in Scotland is hard to beat!
Enjoy a 4 day / 3 night stay in a private two bedroom / 2 full and 1 half bath luxury flat for up to 4 guests at the Hamilton Grand, a Kohler property in St.
Andrews, Scotland! The Residence at St. Andrews overlooks the most famous golf course in the world, The Old Course, and is the mecca to which every golfer dreams to make the pilgrimage at least once in a golfing lifetime. Included in your stay is a round of golf for 4 people at The Jubilee Championship Golf Course (green fees only). You will also experience a 24/7 concierge service, a private one hour tour and tasting at Kingsbarn Single Malt Whiskey Distillery and an exclusive golf concierge to assist with tee times. You will have access to full amenities at the Old Course Hotel including the Kohler Water Spa and Fitness Centre!

INTRODUCING OUR LIVE AUCTION ITEMS Up first is this luxurious dinner for 12! Annabelle Brasserie is a modern interpretation of a timeless brasserie. Enjoy a dining experience with 11 of your closest friends curated by Executive Chef Russell Kirkham. This 5-course dinner features upscale French cuisine paired with unique wines in their beautiful private room, Le Bureau. This item is graciously donated by the Berg Hospitality Group & Benjamin Berg ©

With our gala quickly approaching, we are incredibly excited to introduce this year's Bold Award recipient, Jim Schlossnagle!
is the head coach of Texas A&M Baseball & has been an incredible partner in modeling athletic activism and instilling that in his players. We cannot wait to honor him at this year's event🎗️