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Thursday, October 6, 2016Houston Polo Club
Take the easy elegance of The Great Gatsby and the camaraderie of a Southern college football tailgate
party. Then combine them with a verdant field, a starry night, friendly competition and good eats. The result?
An outstanding evening to help heal children with dangerous heart conditions.
Rules of PlayIn the beanbag tournament, teams progress to the next round as they win. Playing to a gross score of 21, the first to win or the highest score when time is
called will advance to the next round. Bag in the hole is 3 points
Bag on the board is 1 point
Prizes1st Place
Team name inscribed on traveling toss trophy and award painted by a Texas Children’s Hospital patient
2nd and 3rd Place Awards painted by Texas Children’s Hospital patients
2016 Event ChairsStaci and John DonovanBrooke and Scott Hutson
Special PerformanceGary P. Nunn
T H U R S D A Y
October 6, 20166:00 P.M.
Houston Polo Club8552 Memorial Drive
Casual attire / Complimentary valet provided
6:00 PM Registration
6:30 PM Tournament play begins
7:30 PM Remarks
8:00 PM Performance by Gary P. Nunn
9:30 PM Awards presentation
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CHAIRS
THE DONOVAN AND HUTSON FAMILIES
“We felt so blessed not only to have a world-renowned heart center in our city, but also to have access to the best pediatric cardiovascular surgeon in the world, Dr. Charles Fraser.”
- Staci & John Donovan
STACI & JOHN DONOVANattended the inaugural Toss for Texas Children’s Heart Center event in 2013. At that time, Staci was pregnant with the couple’s third child, John William. They had no idea that in a few short months their son would be at Texas Children’s Heart Center.
At a routine six-week appointment, John William’s pediatrician discovered a heart murmur. John William had an echocardiogram the following week at Texas Children’s Heart Center. Physicians there diagnosed him with an atrioventricular canal defect—meaning there were two holes between the heart’s chambers and a problem with his mitral valve that regulates blood flow to the heart.
The Donovans were committed to finding the best possible treatment for their son. Luckily, they didn’t have to look very far. “We felt so blessed not only to have a world-renowned heart center in our city, but also to have access to the best pediatric cardiovascular surgeon in the world, Dr. Charles Fraser,” said Staci and John.
Dr. Fraser and Dr. Carolyn Altman, a fetal cardiologist, met with the Donovans to explain their son’s condition in detail. Dr. Fraser recommended waiting a year for surgery so John William could grow bigger and stronger. During that year, Dr. Altman cared for him diligently, ensuring that he remained healthy. Just after his first birthday, both doctors felt it was time to begin thinking about surgery. As they prepared for surgery, the Donovans were comforted by the Heart Center’s incredible surgical outcomes—which are among the best in the nation.
John William had open heart surgery at 18 months old. Dr. Fraser successfully closed the holes between the heart’s chambers and performed an extensive repair to his mitral valve. John William spent time after the operation with Dr. Paul Checchia and his team in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU). Staci and John were amazed by the incredible care their son received and by the compassion shown to them as parents.
Today, John William is an active, healthy and thriving two-year-old boy and now has annual checkups at the Heart Center. Staci and John are so grateful for Texas Children’s Heart Center’s amazing team of doctors and nurses who helped save their son’s life.
“We are so grateful not only to have had our daughter’s life in the hands of world-renowned fetal intervention specialists, but also for their sincere care and personal touch as they treated us like family.”
- Brooke & Scott Hutson
BROOKE & SCOTT HUTSONwere brought to Texas Children’s Fetal Center at The Pavilion for Women in April of 2014 by a very rare and frightening set of circumstances. When Brooke was 20 weeks pregnant, she contracted parvovirus B19—which causes fifth disease in children—and the virus was transmitted to the couple’s unborn daughter Caroline.
While the virus is harmless to adults, it is extremely dangerous to an unborn child. An ultrasound confirmed that the parvovirus had caused Caroline to become severely anemic, and Brooke was immediately transferred to the Fetal Center.
A team of OB/GYN intervention specialists made the critical decision to give Caroline an in utero blood transfusion through her umbilical cord. Fortunately, the procedure itself was a success, but Caroline’s heart had become so stressed from her severe anemia that her doctors feared she would not be strong enough to make it through the night.
Caroline had to keep fighting because an ultrasound performed one week after the procedure revealed that the severe anemia returned along with a new complication. The virus had now caused bleeding in Caroline’s brain.
Physicians at Texas Children’s immediately performed another in utero blood transfusion to combat the anemia, as well as a platelet transfusion to help stop the bleeding in her brain. Caroline was closely monitored every other day for the next two months. Miraculously, her anemia, brain bleed and heart condition all eventually healed! Brooke carried Caroline to full term, and the doctors agreed that she was truly a miracle baby.
Caroline is now a completely healthy and happy two-year-old toddler. Brooke and Scott are forever indebted to the amazing doctors and staff at the Fetal Center for saving their precious daughter’s life even before she was born.
Winner’s Circle UnderwriterOil States International, Inc.
Research UnderwriterCourtney and Bill Toomey - BB&T
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Wells Fargo Bank
Cardiac CareClaire and David de Roode/
Lockton Marine & Energy
Staci and John Donovan/
Brooke and Scott Hutson
Jenny and Jim Elkins Family Fund
Tiffani and Tim Harrington
Latham & Watkins LLP
Ashley and John Pope
Sage Road Capital
Heart TeamIberia Bank
Kristie and Kyle Kafka
Mobius Risk Group
Kellie and Dwayne Morley
Phillips 66
Claire and Aaron Shisler/ Unum
Michael Vaughn
Reed and Billy Wareing
Treatment TeamEmily and Davis Adams/
Kara and Hank Hilliard
Lauren and Adam Allen/
Kelly and Matthew Crystal
Carolyn and David Anderson
Kim and Hugh Byrd/
Mary Rebecca and Cody Dick
Diane and John Donovan
Becky and Brett Fenn
Leslie and Michael Fertitta
Carrie and Tom Field
Laura and Doug Fletcher
Cari and John Griggs
Halpin and Springmeyer
Lisa and Brad Johnson
Angela and Jody Johnston
Allison and Geoff Leach
Cheyanne and Brandt Leibe
Blair and Bryan Loocke
Katie and Chad Lyons/
Emma and James Tramuto
Alison and Charlie Meyer
OFS Energy Fund, LLC
Jenny and Rich Petru
Sarah and Richard Punches
Jennifer and Steve Roberts
Melanie and Danny Savitz
Thiessen Law Firm
Kathy Watkins
White Family Foundation
Krista and Robby White
Cure SpectatorChristina and Matthew Almy
Kimberly and Bo Barrett
Lucy and Fowler Carter
Debbie and Kent Chenevert
Betty and John Clarke
Del Sol Food Company, Inc.
Drs. Lindsay and Will Fox
Debra and Steve Gilbreath
Lizzie and Charlie Hermes
Keri and Michael Herrin/ Herrin Gifts
and Promotions
The Kist Family
Christina Lesher
Jack Parks
Kelley and Jeff Scofield
Sarah and Brooks Shughart
Meredith and Pat Smith
Lori and Scott Wulfe
Cure Player TeamKelly and Jay Cliburn
Devin and Ryan McCord
Andrea and Paul Stewart
SpectatorEleni and Thad Fuller
Laura Laux and Ryan Higgins
Courtney and Will Lundquist
Lauren and Scott Mills
Susan and Charlie Neuhaus
Lauren and Will Page
Patricia and Mark Rauch
Ina and Philip Riley
Sybil F. Roos
Joanne G. Wilson
Lois and Brad Wright
In-KindA Fare Extraordinare
AV Technical Support
Deep Eddy Vodka
TX Whiskey
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Kelly and Brian Adams
Emily and Davis Adams
Christina and Matthew Almy
Carolyn and David Anderson*
Julie and Seth Barrett
Taylor and Clint Bawcom
Lisa and Kolby Beich
Rebecca and Thom Brandt
Kim and Hugh Byrd
Allison and Mark Callender
Sarah Jane and Ross Canion
Debbie and Kent Chenevert
Kelly and Jay Cliburn
Kourtney and Andy Cyrus
Claire and David de Roode
Mary Rebecca and Cody Dick
Jean-Marc Donics
Diane and John Donovan
Leslie and Michael Fertitta*
Tom and Carrie Field
Lindsay and Will Fox
Lesli and James Gietz
Ashley and Scott Goforth
Cari and John Griggs*
Ashley and Michael Hanna
Rob and Lori Hendricks
Lizzie and Charlie Hermes
Keri and Michael Herrin
Melissa and Jason Holton
Lisa and Brad Johnson
Angela and Jody Johnston
Allison and Zach Jordan
Kristie and Kyle Kafka
Libby and Matt Kafka
Amy and Jeff Kappes
Elizabeth and Dash Kohlhausen
Allison and Geoff Leach
Cheyanne and Brandt Leibe
Blair and Bryan Loocke
Katie Lowe
Courtney and Will Lundquist
Emily and Louis Macey
Liz and Robert Mann
Devin and Ryan McCord
Ann and Frank McGuyer
Alison and Charlie Meyer
Lauren and Scott Mills
Lauren and Brad Morgan
Kellie and Dwayne Morley
Susan and Charlie Neuhaus
Maggie and John Nicholson
Rachel and John Nolan
Tobin and Heidi O’Donnell
Chelsea and Matt Pacey
Lauren and Will Page
Jett and Will Petit
Sarah and Richard Punches
Leigh Anne and John Raymond
Amy and Mike Reeves*
Jennifer and Steve Roberts
Kelley and Jeffrey Scofield
Jill and Ben Stamets
Andrea and Paul Stewart
John and Meredith Stilwell
Keegan and Phil Thompson
Courtney and Bill Toomey
Emma and James Tramuto
Laura and Chris Volke
Reed and Billy Wareing
Laura and Jamie Weaver
Haley and Barrett Webster
Helen and Philip Wright
2016 Host Committee
*Denotes past chair
Sponsorship InformationLEVELS & BENEFITS
Bean Bag & Boards Underwriter (Presenting Sponsor)
estimated fair market value: $1,960 • 7 teams of 2 (14 player tickets)• 14 spectator tickets• Name and/or logo on all bean bag sets and toss boards• Logo on website• Opportunity to speak at the event• Present the Traveling Toss Trophy at the end of the evening
Entertainment Underwriter estimated fair market value: $1,680 • 6 teams of 2 (12 player tickets)• 12 spectator tickets• Name and/or logo near entertainment and staging area
Winner’s Circle Underwriter $10,000estimated fair market value: $1,400 • 5 teams of 2 (10 player tickets)• 10 spectator tickets• Name and or logo prominently displayed on scoreboard
and Winners Circle check-in
Research Underwriter $7,500estimated fair market value: $1,120• 4 teams of 2 (8 player tickets) • 8 spectator tickets
The above sponsorship levels receive:
• recognition at the sponsorship level of choice on all printed and electronic communication.
• name on event website and prominently displayed on all event signage.• opportunity to provide a branded give-away to the attending guests.• two sets of patient-painted Toss boards with bean bags.
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
Exclusive Sponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship
SOLD OUT
Add on a $250 Toss board set with bean bags to your sponsorship.Please indicate on the included reply form or email
[email protected] to reserve your 2016 limited edition Toss board set.
Sponsorship Information (contd)LEVELS & BENEFITS
Cardiac Care Team estimated fair market value: $840• 3 teams of 2 (6 player tickets)• 6 spectator tickets• Name or logo prominently displayed on all event
day signage
Heart Team estimated fair market value: $560• 2 teams of 2 (4 player tickets)
• 4 spectator tickets
Treatment Team estimated fair market value: $280
• 1 team of 2 (2 player tickets)
• 2 spectator tickets
Cure Spectator estimated fair market value: $280• 4 spectator tickets
Cure Player Team estimated fair market value: $140• 2 player tickets
The above sponsorship levels receive:
• name recognition in all printed materials.• name recognition on event website.
Spectator Ticket $ 1 5 0estimated fair market value: $70• Single ticket to attend the event
$5,000
$3,000
$1,000
$500
$500
$150
Register online at: texaschildrens.org/tossforheart
By phone: 832-824-2685 By fax: 832-825-1119
By email: [email protected]
By mail: Texas Children’s Hospital 1919 South Braeswood Blvd., Suite 5214
Houston, TX 77030
If you need additional information, please call Claire O’Malley at 832-824-2685 or email [email protected]
To have your name removed from our lists, please call the
previous number or email [email protected].
Name as it should appear in print:
Contact name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________________________________________
State:_____________________________________ ZIP: _____________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________
Player Names:
Spectator Names:
Telephone: Fax:
Registration Form
o $20,000 Bean Bag & Boards Underwriter (Presenting Sponsor) o $15,000 Entertainment Underwriter o $10,000 Winner’s Circle Underwriter o $7,500 Research Underwriter o $5,000 Cardiac Care Team o $3,000 Heart Teamo $1,000 Treatment Team o $500 Cure Spectatoro $500 Cure Player Team o $250 Limited Edition Toss Boardso $150 Spectator Ticket
Payment Options____ Enclosed is my check made payable to Texas Children’s Hospital.
____ Please charge my:
o AmEx o MasterCard o Visa o Discover
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Signature:
_______ Donation only. I am unable to attend, but please accept my donation. I do not wish to accept any of the benefits offered at my giving level. (Please sign below to affirm that you will accept no benefits).
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I will be a contributor to Toss for Texas Children’s Heart Center at the following level (please check one): ______YES
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