Local Promotions
If your group or organization would like to organize a special event to benefit Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, please print out, complete the two forms below and send them to JoAnne Hendricks at the Foundation Office. Fax 512.324.3232 or email to jhendricks@seton.org. Call JoAnne at 512.324.3831 if you have any questions. Policies for Special Events/Local Promotions Event/Local Promotion Application Form
Thank you for
supporting Dell Children's!
Mansion of
Terror Haunted House
This is a haunted house that runs from September 29 - October 31,
2006. In 2005 it was rated the #1 haunted house in the country by Lions
Gate Films Haunted House competition. For 2006 the Mansion of Terror is
back in a new location in North Austin. It's now located on IH-35 at the
edge of Austin and Round Rock at exit 251 in Sky Ridge Plaza behind Taco
Cabana. Tickets are $12 for single admission or $16 for a combo pass to
both haunted houses. You can also purchase tickets online. Please
visit www.mansionofterror.com More
Howdy Honda Pro Tennis Tournament
Nationally-ranked men and women pros will compete November 2-4 at Onion Creek Club. Call 282-2829 for more information.
Econo Box
As a
pioneer in recycling used moving boxes since 1994, Econo Box has grown to three
locations in Austin and Round Rock that offer an ongoing program to buy back
used moving boxes. A customer who sells used boxes to Econo Box has the
option of donating 100% of the proceeds to Dell Children's. The three locations
are 2212 Rutland Drive (off Hwy 183 and Burnet Road, 836-7644), 5400 Brodie
Lane, Suite 220 in south Austin (in Sunset Valley near Home Depot, 899-0009),
and 115 Sundance Parkway, Suite 300 in Round Rock (in La Frontera Village across
from Lowe's, 218-9888).
Half Price Books
Half Price Books began its Half Pint Library program in 1998 to focus on book donations to pediatric clinics, community centers, and schools for special needs children. In the Central Texas area, the annual January-March drive collects over 10,000 books for Children's Hospital's Half Pint Library.
Safari Gala/Associated Builders and Contractors
September 28, 2006 - held at TDS Exotic Game Ranch, 5:30-9:30
Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow Foosball Tournament
October 19, 2006 - Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow host a Foosball Tournament on the A&M campus. For information to join, email: jhendricks@seton.org
Credit Union Texas Twister 10K walk
October 29, 2006 - Join us in Austin for the 3rd Annual Credit Union Texas Twister 10K Run/Walk this October. Last year more than 300 people took to the streets of historic East Austin to benefit Children's Miracle Network. Since the run's inception in 2004, the run has raised more than $110,000. For more information go to www.cutxtwister.org
Associated Builders and Contractors
The Central Texas Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors is planning a Safari Gala on Thursday evening, September 28. Call 719-5263 for more information.
Association of Legal Administrators
The Austin-Central Texas Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is organizing a mini-carnival for children in October. They will give toys, stuffed animals and other items collected at their bowling event in September. Call 476-4346 for more information.
Brag'n Rights Classic
The second annual Brag'n Rights Classic golf tournament is scheduled for August 6 at Star Ranch Golf Club in Hutto. Call 797-5188 for information or to become an event sponsor.
Dell'arte Exquisite Events
On Sunday afternoon, September 17, families will enjoy a science show, the movie "Flubber," and a hands-on project at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown. Call 330-9570 for information.
FedEx Kinko's Classic of Austin
A golf
tournament annually in the spring. This prestigious Senior PGA Tour began in
1978 as The Legends, takes place at The Hills Country Club in
Lakeway. More about
this recent event.
Kids Racing for Kids
Iron Rock Raceway sponsors Kids Racing for Kids, a
nonprofit charitable program that encourages young go-kart racers to raise money
for Children's Hospital and to share their experiences with hospital patients.
Call 530-7224 for more information.
Kohl's
As a family-focused, community-oriented department store, Kohl's
dedicates its charitable efforts to improving health and educational
opportunities for children. Kohl's has created partnerships with children's
hospitals across the country and donates net profits from the sale of special
Kohl's Cares for Kids items to those designated hospitals. Children's Hospital
of Austin is the local beneficiary.
During the summer 2006, the five
Austin-area Kohl's stores are featuring four Animal PlanetTM children's books:
- "Dedan Saves the Day"
- "Milia's Big Day"
- "Katya's Busy Morning"
- "Tembo Takes Charge"
Customers can also purchase 10"-12' stuffed
animals of the entertaining main characters that'll help bring these wonderful
stories to life. The books and animals are only $5 each. Proceeds
from the sale of these items benefit the Skippy Express Mobile Health Van of
Children's Hospital of Austin. Dr. Seuss Promotion
Lonestar Legacy Foundation
The Foundation organizes an annual Rockport Invitational
Fishing Tournament to benefit Dell Children's.
Bo Lusinger Memorial Golf Tournament
The tournament is scheduled for October 14 in Burnet. Call
830/613-9161
Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend
Held annually in late spring (Jun 7-10, 2007). Join Dennis and a
star-studded guest list at Onion Creek Country Club as they make a difference
for Central Texas kids. More about
the recent event
Radiothon
The 2006 KVET 98.1 FM Radiothon was held on May 11 and 12.
A big 'Thank you' to Midnight Rodeo, KVET and the Randy Rogers Band for a
fantastic kick-off for the 2005 KVET-FM 98.1 Radiothon. more
Randalls Kindness for Kids
The Randalls grocery chain conducts an annual in-store
campaign, selling paper cut-outs of kids to raise funds for Dell
Children's.
Texas Iron Spikes
Since 2002, this men's service organization at the University of Texas at
Austin has organized an annual spring Softball Tournament. In recent years,
participating teams have also come from Baylor University and Texas
A&M.
During the summer 2006, the five Austin-area Kohl's stores are featuring four Animal PlanetTM children's books:
Held annually in late spring (Jun 7-10, 2007). Join Dennis and a star-studded guest list at Onion Creek Country Club as they make a difference for Central Texas kids. More about the recent event
Radiothon
The 2006 KVET 98.1 FM Radiothon was held on May 11 and 12. A big 'Thank you' to Midnight Rodeo, KVET and the Randy Rogers Band for a fantastic kick-off for the 2005 KVET-FM 98.1 Radiothon. more
Randalls Kindness for Kids
The Randalls grocery chain conducts an annual in-store campaign, selling paper cut-outs of kids to raise funds for Dell Children's.
Texas Iron Spikes
Since 2002, this men's service organization at the University of Texas at Austin has organized an annual spring Softball Tournament. In recent years, participating teams have also come from Baylor University and Texas A&M.