FORE Kids ATX Raises Nearly $2.4 Million for Four Nonprofits at Its Austin Fundraiser
Over three days, hosts Sergio and Angela Garcia, Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima welcomed guests for a masquerade, a celebrity golf tournament and a mahjong brunch
The bidding at FORE Kids ATX’s Masquerade PAR-Tee set a record for the event, according to organizers. Once guest auctioneer Andrew Firestone wrapped up, there was still a night of live music and dancing ahead. The Oct. 29 party opened three days of events that drew nearly 1,000 guests and raised nearly $2.4 million for four organizations serving children and families.
Masters champion Sergio Garcia and philanthropist Angela Garcia hosted the weekend with television host Chris Harrison and producer and host Lauren Zima. The Thursday party started with cocktails, followed by a seated dinner and a conversation with former major league pitcher Roger Clemens.
On Friday, members of the University of Texas women’s golf team joined guests for a private celebrity tournament at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa’s Fazio Foothills course. The final event, Mahjong for a Mission, took the fundraiser to Austin Country Club for brunch, cocktails and a few rounds of mahjong.
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In five years, FORE Kids ATX has raised more than $11 million. This year’s proceeds support the Center for Child Protection, Dell Children’s Medical Center, Experience Camps and the UGLI Foundation, whose work helps children and families affected by abuse, medical challenges, grief and bullying.
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