Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) along with Chairs Kellie and Randy Johnson will celebrate one of Houston’s highest netting fundraisers – the Promise Ball – at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This year’s “Mariposa: Spread Your Wings” themed event will honor Erin and Chris Dyer and Erin’s parents Ronda and Dan Feeney. The evening will also celebrate Patricia Wright with the Meredith and Fielding Cocke Visionary Award and will highlight Victoria and Chris Wright as The Fund A Cure Family. Host of Houston Texans TV Drew Dougherty will again serve as the Emcee and welcome guests to a powerful program celebrating advancements in the research and treatment of type 1 diabetes. Guests will enjoy a silent auction curated by Auction Co-Chairs Jance and William Hagans and a live auction led by Auctioneer Johnny Holloway from Johnny Bravo Entertainment. Additional fundraising activities include an exquisite wine pull, sweepstakes, and an opportunity to support T1D research during the Fund A Cure portion. Guests will finish the evening with a performance by the high energy Undercover Band and can try their luck to win prizes during the Casino Games After Party, sponsored and hosted by Liskow. Tickets for the annual event start at $750 per person for an individual ticket, and numerous table sponsorships are available from $7,500-$100,000. For more information on the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Promise Ball including benefits and opportunities, sponsorship, and general donations, visit www.breakthrought1d.org/southerntexas/events/breakthrough-t1d-houston-gala-2025/.
