Waltzing for Wishes 2022 Program

ANNIVERSARY

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Saturday, August 27, 2022 The Overton Hotel, Lubbock

WELCOME TO

Waltzing for Wishes Presented by

Make-A-Wish, the Waltzing for Wishes Committee and the Lubbock Regional Council are pleased to host the 15th Annual Waltzing for Wishes presented by West Texas Land Guys. This year's magical event will take place on August 27 at The Overton Hotel & Conference Center.

Along with a delicious dinner, live music and an exciting auction, the evening features a dance competition between local celebrities and the opportunity to meet and interact with wish kids. Join us as we honor children battling critical illnesses and celebrate the impact a wish has on them, their families and entire communities that support them.

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted hundreds of thousands of life-changing wish experiences worldwide. Our vision is to grant the heartfelt wish of every eligible child battling critical illness.

Wishes are not reserved for children with terminal illnesses.

In fact, medical research connects wish experiences to better health outcomes! Wishes are catalysts for hope — profoundly effective in fueling a child's drive to defy the odds and push toward tomorrow. Families are unified and entire communities are enriched — the positive impact is boundless.

It is because of generous donors, dedicated volunteers and valuable partners in the medical community that each wish becomes a reality.

Thank you for helping to ensure every eligible child receives their one true wish when they need it most!

Meet our Emcee

Bryan Mudd, news anchor for KAMC Bryan Mudd is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, but is now a proud West Texan with a long journalistic history in Lubbock. Bryan became the weeknight news anchor for KAMC in September 2009. Bryan spent 11 years covering sports for various stations, including KAVU-TV in Victoria, Texas, KRBC-TV in Abilene, Texas, WITN-TV in Greenville, North Carolina, and KCBD-TV in Lubbock.

An active member of the community, Bryan spends much of his spare time working with various civic organizations. Bryan enjoys movies, cooking, watching sports and relaxing with his wife, Sheri. When not on the news you can usually find Bryan teaching his daughter Olivia the finer points of football, basketball and tailgating. If you miss him, he’s probably grilling in the backyard with his sons, Tanner and Peyton.

Meet our Starlight Dancer Rhue

Meet wish kid Rhue! She loves her family and playing outside, especially in the summer. Earlier this year, Rhue’s wish for a backyard playhouse was granted!

She recently faced a difficult journey with cancer, and Rhue wanted a place to play and spend time with her sister and cousins. Her playhouse features a wraparound porch, pergola, air conditioner and some of her favorite toys. Rhue’s wish brought her hope and joy, and we are so excited to feature her as our Starlight Dancer this evening!

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LUBBOCK REGIONAL COUNCIL Allen Carson, Chair Allison Childress Paul Dannevik Candice Hayes Junior Rodriquez Stacey Rogers

WALTZING FOR WISHES COMMITTEE Allison Childress, Co-Chair Candice Hayes, Co-Chair Katelynn Ashcraft Abby Bogle Haley Byrd Kimber Cockerell Julie Hodges Kim Phillips Charity Rogers Chelsea Salazar Macalee Taylor

ORDER OF CEREMONIES 6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

9:45 p.m.

Check-In & Silent Auction Opens Dinner & Program Dance Competition Mission Moment & Live Auction Silent Auction Closes & Dance Floor Opens

Event times are subject to change.

A MESSAGE FROM THE WALTZING FOR WISHES CO-CHAIRS We are excited to welcome you to the 15th Annual Waltzing For Wishes! We can’t thank you enough for joining us as we celebrate our incredible wish kids and the transformative power of our wish-granting mission.

A wish makes an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of medically eligible children, their families and the child’s entire community. Results from our recent Wish Impact Survey confirmed that the vast majority of wish alumni, parents, and medical providers agree that the wish experience contributes substantially to the physical, mental and emotional health of the child. Their families and support systems are also strengthened by the experience.

We have the opportunity to bring hope, strength and joy into the lives of children and their families in the midst of their medical journeys. Right now, we have nearly 1,300 eligible children waiting for their wishes to be granted. The numbers become real when you meet one of our wish kids. Seeing the sparkle in the eyes of our local wish kids and hearing their amazing stories brings utter clarity to our mission. Throughout the evening, please take a moment to meet and speak with one of our wish kids. We trust you will be as inspired as we are by the joy in their voices and the hope they have for the future.

A wish begins with hope. Hope begins with you. Tonight, and well into the future, we are committed to ensuring that joy and hope-filled journeys will continue to unfold for the next generation of wish children here in Lubbock!

On behalf of our entire wish community, thank you for your partnership and support.

Until every wish is granted, Allison Childress & Candice Hayes Waltzing For Wishes 2022 Co-Chairs

MOMENTS OF MAGIC More kids are waiting for wishes than ever before, with over 60 children waiting in Lubbock. Your support can change their lives providing strength, hope and transformation for children with critical illnesses.

Wishes need you!

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Meet the Dancers Ryan Chandler Ryan has gotten to know and love the people of the South Plains as a reporter and anchor for KAMC News. He is notorious for having two left feet and has never danced a day in his life before this event, but he has always been impressed by KAMC’s commitment to community. He’s thrilled to be helping to make a difference for a cause so near and dear to hearts across West Texas.

Krista Gerlich Heading into her third season as Head Coach of the Texas Tech University Lady Raiders, Krista is a former Lady Raider that played on the 1993 National Championship team, a 3-time southwest conference selection with her #21 jersey retired. Krista has been challenged to get the Lady Raider program back to prominence, and she is thrilled to be participating in the Waltzing for Wishes gala!

Meet the Dancers Sohail Hooda Despite being born with two left feet, Sohail is extremely excited and grateful to do his small part for such a wonderful cause and organization. Sohail moved to Lubbock on a full-time basis four years ago. As the saying goes, he’s not from Lubbock, but he found a way to get here as fast as he could!

Sohail is the Practice Leader for Gallagher Benefit Services, a leading full-service brokerage helping employers implement and manage employee benefits solutions. When he is not talking deductibles and coinsurance, he pretends to be a good golfer, an avid skier and most recently, a dancer.

Sohail moved to Lubbock to be near his 12-year-old son Charlie. He’s extremely grateful for the wonderful world that has opened up for him in Lubbock, and he is embracing God’s gift of being Charlie’s dad.

Vanessa Pope Vanessa is a vice president and trust officer at Lubbock National Bank, where she has been employed since 2001.

She has attended Waltzing for Wishes since 2012, and she has had the opportunity to see many wonderful wishes granted for children with critical illnesses. She is honored to join Waltzing for Wishes as a dancer this year to help raise funds for Make-A-Wish!

Meet the Dancers Justin Sullivan Justin is a former USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling Senior National Team Member, Junior National Champion, and World Age Group Games Bronze Medalist.

He was a near 20-year veteran of Cirque du Soleil performing in five different shows as an artist for 17 years and later working in management on two different shows including serving as the company’s first artistic director and company manager on their first show in mainland China.

The COVID pandemic brought him back to his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, and he is thrilled to be back surrounded by his family and loved ones. Justin now works as a mortgage lending assistant at the Texas Tech Credit Union and even works along his sister, and fellow dancer this evening, Kyndra Watson. He is thankful for the opportunity to participate in this beautiful, worthwhile, and life changing event!

Kyndra Watson Kyndra was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and was a member of the Texas Tech Cheer squad.

She and her husband Derek have two beautiful daughters, Reece and Ashyr. She has been in the banking and mortgage industry for 18 years and assists the Texas Tech All Girl cheer squad.

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AUCTION RULES CHECK-IN / BID NUMBERS Upon arrival, each person will be asked to complete registration and receive a bid paddle. Anyone wishing to bid on an auction item must have a bid number. Bid numbers are unique and will serve as identification throughout the auction proceedings. Bid numbers can also be found on the mobile auction webpage.

MOBILE BIDDING Mobile bidding on silent auction items begins when the mobile bidding link is sent (via text) to guests and will close at 9:45 p.m. on the evening of the event. Descriptions and restrictions of items are listed in the mobile auction description of the item. To make a bid on an item, a bid must be made through the mobile bidding software. The price appearing next to your bid constitutes the price you are committing to pay for the item in case no higher bid is made at a later time. Each new mobile bid represents an increase corresponding to the selected amount. Please see the Auction Help Desk if you require assistance with placing a mobile bid throughout the evening. Times are subject to change.

LIVE AUCTION The Live Auction will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Your bid paddle must be used to participate in the Live Auction. To bid, please raise your bid paddle to notify the auctioneer or auction bid spotter of your desire to bid. Your oral or motion bid constitutes an agreement to bid. Once the auctioneer announces "sold," the merchandise becomes the property of the winning bidder and payment must be made at the conclusion of the event. All sales are considered final.

AUCTION RULES CONDITIONS OF SALE All merchandise is sold "as is" and Make-A-Wish makes no warranties expressed nor implied, or representations in connection with the sale. No statement made in this packet, orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty or assumption of liability against the organization or the donor of the product or service. Through the purchase, the buyer waives any and all claims against the organization or the donor of the product or service. Neither Make-A-Wish nor the donor is responsible for any personal injury or damage to property that may result from the use of the product or service sold. Auction participants understand that all items have been solicited in good faith and that all descriptions, representations, and values associated with auction items are based upon information provided by the donor and / or of approximate value. Items may have restrictions and every attempt has been made to include the most relevant restrictions on bid sheets and/or on informational placards. Auction bidders may request to review certificates for restrictions prior to placing a bid for an item by notifying an auction representative. All items must be paid for and should be collected at the end of the event. Items which have been sold and not collected within 180 days of the event will become the property of Make-A-Wish.

CHECK OUT Check-out will begin approximately fifteen minutes following close of the silent auction items. Winning bidders will receive an invoice at check-out indicating all items won and/or purchased at the event. Payments may be made with check or credit card. All sales are considered final and payment in full is expected the evening of the event. Merchandise and gift certificates will be available for pickup following payment. If you chose to pre-scan your credit card and do not check out at the end of the evening, your credit card will be charged within 2 business days following the event for the amount due. Should you desire to not pay with the credit card placed on file, please let the staff at the registration table know prior to the end of the event, on the evening of the event. All items not collected the night of the event will be available for pick up. To determine if you have won an item contact waltzing@ntx.wish.org. If payment is not secured within 2 weeks of the event, the next highest bidder will be contacted.

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS Have you seen our online auction yet?

There are so many items available to bid on! Head out to the lobby to view the auction packages or bid from your phone.

4-wheeler – 2022 Suzuki King Quad 400 ATV Donated by Family Power Sports Lubbock Value: $7,862

Full Case of Braces or Invisalign Treatment from St. Clair & Massey Ortho Donated by St. Clair & Massey Ortho Value: $6,000

Live Painting by Artist Janelle Spivey Donated by Janelle Spivey Value: $2,500

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Package from BeYOUtiful By UltraSlim – 6 UltraSlim instant fat loss sessions, genetic test to optimize weight loss, and Activate Detox supplement Donated by BeYOUtiful By UltraSlim Value: $3,875

Golden Goose sneakers and bag – 1 pair of Men’s or Women’s sneakers and bag Donated by Drest by Scott Malouf Value: $1,250

3-night getaway with 160,000 AAdvantage miles – Choice of destinations including Cocoa Beach, FL; Gatlinburg, TN; Las Vegas, NV; and more.

Donated by American Airlines and Corey Sedlacek Value: $5,323

Questions on auction packages or how to bid online?

Please see a Make-A-Wish staff member at check-in.

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Celebrating Life Together at Waltzing for Wishes The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s impact on children facing critical illnesses is truly inspiring. Lake Ridge is proud to support this one-of-a-kind charity event designed to further the life-changing mission of this amazing organization.

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DROPPED WISHES NEED YOU. Every gift is one step closer to the next child’s wish. ntx.wish.org/donate

JOIN THE MISSION.

Support our wish kids.

We're looking for passionate professionals who want to help us grant more wishes by joining our Lubbock regional council. Members will commit for two years and attend monthly in-person meetings.

We’re looking for team players with fundraising experience who want to help transform the lives of children with critical illnesses.

Email Lori at lbaum@ntx.wish.org to learn more.

Event Table Sponsors ABC Bank • AgriSompo North America • Alliance Credit Union Ayden Brandt & Lorrie Lacko Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate & Blu Realty Carpet Tech • Custom Pools of Lubbock • Edge Concepts Farmer/Watson • Ferguson • First Capital Bank of Texas GWJ Appraisal Services, Inc and Allstar Granite High Plains Wine and Food Foundation • Hub City • Ivybrook Academy Junior Rodriquez • KLBK/KAMC • Lovestruck Artistry Matt and Christie Powell • Milestone Realty • Overhead Door Pankratz Title • The Socialite with Danny & Rachel Byrd Stellar Woodworks, Inc. • Teinert Construction • Texas Tech Athletics Texas Tech Credit Union • United Supermarkets West Texas State Bank • Yates Flooring Center

Media Sponsors

Thank You

TO OUR SPONSORS Wish Sponsor

Joy Sponsor

Hope Sponsors

Shooting Star Sponsors

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