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BREAKTHROUGH BENEFIT CONCERT

October 24, 2024

Join us for an evening of music and inspiration featuring delicious bites and drinks, a silent auction, student storytelling, a high-energy concert by Swimming with Bears, and a DJ dance party as we raise funds to support students on the path to and through college with Breakthrough—tickets and sponsorships available now!

Presented by:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Chaired by | Michael & Kaitlin Ramirez and Jeffrey & Carrie McDowell 

By becoming a sponsor for the 2024 event, you can help pave the way to postsecondary success for Central Texas students who aspire to realize their full potential through the transformative power of a college degree. 

host committee

Amber Carden
Ashley Jelinek & Mikey Vu
Christina Corona
Eddie Safady
Irma & Jim Brand
Jabrell Scott
Kelsey Van Meter & Benjamin Baudouin
Mary Garwood Yancy & Howard Yancy
Mary Claire & Wesley Gottesman
Megan Ihrman
Natalie & Paul Baradgjy
Patricia Henna Rowe & Mark Rowe
Pirie Humphries
Sarah Lacy & Bennett Maddox
Selma & Blaise D’Mello
Wendy & Steve Martinez

2024 SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

LEGENDARY LEADER

Wendy & Steve Martinez

SCHOLAR SUPPORTER

The Educational Foundation of America

EXPERIENCE UNDERWRITER

ACHIEVEMENT ALLY

Acacia Partners, LLC
Amber Carden
Ashley Jelinek & Mikey Vu
Irma & Jim Brand
Laura & Morris Gottesman
Rosalind Jones George

Heritage Title
Heritage Title
Heritage Title
Heritage Title

PATHWAY PIONEER

Anne Alexander & David Kessler
Brian & Carolyn DeRoeck
Carson Cummings Foundation

Jeanne & Lew Little
Kaitlin & Michael Ramirez
Mike & Aileen Aviles

EDUCATION ENTHUSIAST 

Karen & Barry Aidman | Christina & Thomas Allen | Beacon Nonprofit Consulting
Cayetano Development | Christina Corona | Duncan Park Capital | Evergen Equity
Pirie Humphries | Megan Ihrman | Ellen & David Lake | Sarah & Bennett Maddox
Melissa Muckenthaler | Pro-Tect Roof Service | Stewart Title | Kris & Stephanie Wong