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Shining Stars Luncheon
September 23, 2022


September 23, 2022 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Austin Marriott Downtown
304 E Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78701
Celebrating extraordinary children in foster care and those that shine light in their lives. We will highlight our three Resilience Honorees, the Sarah Smith VOICE awardee, and the Ted Oakley Philanthropic Partner awardee.
Hosted By:
Suzy Balagia | Amber Carden | Stacia & Quan Cosby | Allison Edwards
Doria & Jay Hanna | Shannon & Steve Hicks
Natalie & Tim Sheridan | Mimi & Allen Smith
Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Gaines
A former at-risk kid turned CEO/Founder of nonprofit PUSH for Dreams, a Best-selling author, renowned speaker, leadership consultant, and mentorship advocate
CBS We Are Austin‘s Trevor Scott is returning as our emcee!
If you prefer to make a donation via check, please mail your donation to PO Box 152575 Austin, TX 78715 and note “Shining Stars” in the memo.
Thank you to our sponsors!


Shannon & Steve Hicks



Suzy Balagia | Amber Carden
Mary Jane & Jon Berry

Dr. Robin Ward DelConte
Allison Edwards


Sandra & Thom Farrell


Doria & Jay Hanna
MP Mueller & Lawrence Nourzad

Megan & Zach Paul

Holly & Kevin Priestner
The Allen & Mimi Smith Family Foundation




Denise Hyde Law Practice



