BREAKTHROUGH BENEFIT CONCERT

feat. Bidi Bidi Banda

 

OCTOBER 30 | LIVE AT 800 CONGRESS

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Chaired by: Irma and Jim Brand & Wendy and Steve Martinez

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, inspiration, food and drink, as we honor Breakthrough students and their families and help pave the way to postsecondary success for first-generation college students across Central Texas.

presents

The Breakthrough Benefit Concert

Mark your calendar for October 30, 2025 – a night where music meets our mission of helping students succeed!


Experience an evening filled with inspiring student stories, gourmet food and drinks, exciting silent auction finds, and live entertainment featuring Austin favorite, Bidi Bidi Banda. This celebration is authentically Breakthrough, designed by our community and featuring partnerships and highlights of student and alumni businesses.
Sponsorship opportunities play a crucial role in covering event costs and ensuring that attendees from across the Breakthrough community can participate in the Benefit Concert.

Ready to make an impact? Click here to explore sponsorship opportunities and ticket details.

Questions? Contact our development team at concert@breakthroughctx.org.

Host Committee
Maryann and Paul Bell
Desiree and Ryan Botkin
Jordan and Mary Catherine Campbell
Min and Jung Choi
Jen and Ryan Fitch
Mary and Joe Garigliano
Laura and Morris Gottesman
Mary Claire and Wesley Gottesman
Michael and Kelsey Graham
Rachael and Kenny Herz
Andrea and Walter Kalmans
Jenny and Christopher Martinez
Jared and Kirsten Mason
Jackie and Eric Price
Kaitlin and Mike Ramirez
Lexi and Yoni Riemer
DK and Mike Reynolds
Stephanie and Todd Routh
Mark and Patricia Rowe
Michelle and Robert Strauss
Kambria and Preston Thomas

2025 SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

LEGENDARY LEADER

Wendy & Steve Martinez

SCHOLAR SUPPORTER

Irma & Jim Brand

ACHIEVEMENT ALLY

Amber Carden |  Anne Alexander & David Kessler  |  Maryann & Paul Bell

Janet & David Cooper  |  Ashley Jelinek & Mikey Vu  |  Brian Roberts & Sarah Mead

PATHWAY PIONEER

Mike & Aileen Aviles | Jordan & Mary Catherine Campbell | Brian & Carolyn DeRoeck
Laura & Morris Gottesman | Rachael & Kenny Herz | Peggy & Dan Keelan
Jeanne & Lew Little | Christopher & Jenny Martinez | Eva Garza-Nyer & Adam Nyer 
Lexi & Yoni Riemer | Michelle & Robert Strauss

EDUCATION ENTHUSIAST 

Karen & Barry Aidman | Beacon Nonprofit Consulting | Desiree & Ryan Botkin  |  Min & Jung Choi | Sean Colligan | Christina Corona | Jen & Ryan Fitch
Foresight Foundation | Mary & Joe Garigliano | Michael & Kelsey Graham  |  Andrea & Walter Kalmans | Susan & Craig Lubin | Jared & Kirsten Mason
Bridget & Thomas Moran | Chris & Meredith Morrow | Liz & Brent Powdrill  |  Kaitlin & Michael Ramirez | Tere & Tito Vidaurri | Stephanie & Kris Wong