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of Sammy’s House—a non-profit organization that services special needs kids and their families in Central Texas. The evening’s program was led by emcee Terry Lickona, longtime producer of Austin City Limits, and included guest speakers Colin Pope of Austin Business Journal; Geronimo Rodriguez of Seton Healthcare Family; and Austin Originals 2018 Co-chairs Andrea Ames of A&D Insurance and Madeline Hollern of Austin Monthly Magazine. TourGigs broadcasted the evening live on ACGC’s Facebook page reaching thousands nationwide. Musical performances included Suzanna Choffel and five-piece string ensemble performing original composition “If You Could Help Me,” a song written by Casey McPherson dedicated to ACGC’s
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1) Bob Schneider and his band close the night performing in support of children’s mental health services at Austin Child Guidance Center. 2) Suzanna Choffel and 5-piece string ensemble give a passionate performance of original composition “If You Could Help Me,” a beautiful and moving piece written by Casey McPherson dedicated to ACGC’s mission. 3) Award Sponsor Dell Children’s Medical Center representative, Geronimo Rodriguez conveys why giving back to children’s causes is so important. 4) Isabel Huerta (pictured center) receives recognition on stage for her passionate work as Founder and Executive Director of Sammy’s House — a non-profit organization that services special needs kids and their families in Central Texas. Also pictured: ACGC Board President Sarah Swords (left), and Trevor Scott (right). 5)Austin Originals Co-chairs Andrea Ames (left) and Madeline Hollern (right) thank the committee for their hard work and announce the new 2019 co-chairs. 6)Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar prepping their dish voted “best choice” of Austin Originals Tasting Grove by popular vote that night. 7)Beth Misner takes home the award in the Community Activist category honored for her work at BNI Foundation and Misner Family Foundation where she is mobilizing resources to provide kids with a quality education everywhere. Also pictured: ACGC Director of Development, Renee Hanson Malone (left), and Trevor Scott (right). 8) Attendees of the 7th Annual Austin Originals Benefit Concert & Live Stream.
mission. The night concluded with a heart-felt and energetic performance from Bob Schneider. The Austin Originals Tasting Grove provided food bites from 11 Austin restaurants and caterers. Italian kitchen and wine bar, Gusto, won “best choice”by popular vote. Heath Hale and his team of Cowboy Auctioneers successfully raised funds for ACGC during live auction portion of the night’s program. A recording of the live stream is available for viewing on Austin Child Guidance Center’s Facebook page. l SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018
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