Giving Back

Order of the Sparkling City Mardi Gras Ball | Corpus Christi, Texas | February 9, 2013

The Order of the Sparkling City (http://www.orderofthesparklingcity.org) prepares an annual ball in order to raise funds for a local charity in support of women and children. The most recent years they’ve solely dedicated the funds to CASA of the Coastal Bend (http://coastalbendcasa.wordpress.com).  Whose mission is “To speak up for and find permanent homes for foster children in crisis throughout Nueces, San Patricio, and Aransas Counties.”

Over the last four years the ball has raised over 44,000 for CASA.  This event continues to be one of our largest fundraising events, apart from being one that we look forward to partaking in, you can view pictures (taken by yours truly) from last years ball at http://micahd.zenfolio.com/mardigras2012.

From a letter from Patrizia Gentile, MD, President of the Order.

We are pleased to announce that the 9th Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball will be held at the Solomon Ortiz Center on Saturday, February 9, 2013, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Our band for the 2013 Ball will be Latin Talk, and the popular John Garcia of Blue Moon Entertainment will be our DJ.

A program will be distributed recognizing all our wonderful sponsors for their support.  We are asking for donations this year, which will be used for silent auction items and/or raffle prizes.

Over the last 4 years The Order of the Sparkling City has donated $ 44,000.00 to CASA. In addition, we were able to donate several thousand dollars more to other deserving organizations that provide support to women and children in need in the Coastal Bend.

Purchase tickets or become a sponsor for the Mardi Gras Ball, Click Here. We look forward to seeing you this year.

Please feel free to call 361-777-0437 if you have any questions about the Ball or you can contact me at 361-834-5715, or ordersparklingcity@gmail.com.

Very truly yours,

Patrizia Gentile, M.D.
President

Purchase tickets HERE.

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The Order of the Sparkling City is a 501 (C) (3) Organization as ruled by the Internal Revenue Service. The stated purpose of the Order is to provide support for women and children in need in the Coastal Bend.

CASA of Nueces County, Inc. (CASA of the Coastal Bend) is a non profit 501 (C) (3) organization of trained, court appointed volunteers. CASA serves children in Nueces, San Patricio and Aransas counties.

Walk to Defeat ALS

Join the ALS Association Texas Chapter Saturday, June 30th at Whataburger Field – ALS NITE Hangin’ with the HOOKS!

Patients and Caregivers are free and additional tickets can be purchased for $10 through our office ( $5 of which will be donated to the ALS Association Texas Chapter!)

Contact Julia Dyer at  j.dyer@alsa-texas.org or 877.257.4673 // 361.244.9500 to purchase your tickets! ** First Come First Serve!

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all!

Julia Dyer
Special Events & Social Media Manager – ALS Association Texas Chapter
210.733.5204 (voice)  361.244.9500 (cell) 210.733.5206 (Fax)
www.alsa-texas.org

posted June 8, 2012

Casa of the Coastal Bend

Currently I just finished a year of serving as the Secretary for Casa of the Coastal Bend.  I cannot have been more fortunate to be a part of one of the best, most thoughtful and caring group of individuals around. Please visit http://coastalbendcasa.wordpress.com/ for more information in becoming a CASA.

April 21, 2012

My stand to help find a cure for MS!

Thanks for stopping by! This year I’ll be riding in my second MS 150. My first was the MS 150 from San Antonio to Corpus Christi, Texas. I miss those wonderful hills of Texas hill country and the non-stop winds of the Gulf Coast!  But the ride from Houston to Austin will present a new challenge – one that is not nearly severe as those with Multiple Sclerosis can potentially face. Today, January 26, 2012, I’m making a pledge to raise money and awareness to help find a cure for MS.

I’ll be riding for Debra, Karen, and for KAS to name a few – I’ll have the honor to ride alongside KAS, a close friend who is living with MS.  Any donation that you can make will help!  At the very least please share with your friend’s on Facebook by posting the following link

http://bit.ly/x4iDij

This is also the link to my page if you are able to make a donation.

Thank you for your support!

Micah DeBenedetto

I’m getting back on the saddle to help raise awareness of the fight against Multiple sclerosis (MS)! MS is a debilitating disease which affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S. and over 2.1 million worldwide.  My goal is to ride (excluding training) 180 miles between Houston and Austin, Texas on April 21-22, 2012, including a fundraising goal of $300 – who’s coming with me? Sign up here.