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Auction & Gala

Mustang Derby: Run for the Roses

We invite you to join us at Lakeside Country Club for the Mustang Derby–Run for the Roses, Houston Christian High School's 2024 Gala and Auction, on April 12, 2024.

This memorable evening will feature a lively cocktail hour with a 3-course seated dinner, Live Auction/Big Board, Auction Party sign-ups, and more surprises! Closing out the evening will be the Home Stretch, our after-party featuring music, dancing, and more!

Our gala brings together the HC community to celebrate the many milestones we have accomplished, the friendships made, and the vision for our future. We are writing to ask you to support our largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from this event directly benefit our students by contributing to academic experiences, athletic and fine arts opportunities, innovative technology, and faculty enrichment.  

Please help us continue to grow our award-winning programs and outstanding curriculum. Your support of the gala will make an immediate difference in the daily lives of HC students. It's also a great opportunity to create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!

We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening that is sure to be one of a kind, as we continue to lead HC to victory.

Join the Gala Team! Complete the Volunteer Form to connect with our Gala Leadership Team.

2024 Gala Auction Leadership Team

Allison Anderson (Warren '24, Rachel '27), Kristen Erler (Kaleigh '23, Kenadee '26), Melanie Loyd (Georgia '25), Ashley Jones (Hunter '25), Paige McCormick (Clark '26, Winston '27), Jenny Mock (Holden '27)

Sponsorship and Underwriting

Please take a moment to click on our forms, which outlines several ways you can participate in Mustang Derby–Run for the Roses. We ask that you consider becoming an underwriter or purchasing a sponsor table, donating an auction item, hosting an Auction Party, contributing to the wine cellar, or volunteering your time on a committee to help support making this night a success.

Sponsorship Levels
Sponsoring a table is a fantastic opportunity to support the HC Gala by making a significant impact. March 1, 2024 is the deadline for printed material and table guest names.

List of 4 items.

  • Triple Crown - Presenting Sponsor: $25,000

    • Table of up to 10 guests at gala with premier location 
    • Recognized in online auction as presenting sponsor
    • Recognized in gala printed program (full-page ad), on HC website with linked logo, social media with linked logo, HC yearbook, at HC on posted signs as “Presenting Sponsor” and sponsor recognition on HC scoreboard at one track event
    • Company/Family name recognition during gala
    • Free Heads or Tails necklace for each guest
    • Surprise gift for each table guest
  • The Belmont: $15,000

    • Table of 8 at gala in a preferred location
    • Recognized in gala printed program (half-page ad), on HC website with linked logo, social media with linked logo, HC yearbook, at HC on posted signs and sponsor recognition on scoreboard at one track event
    • Company/Family name recognition during gala
    • Free Heads or Tails necklace for each guest
  • The Preakness: $10,000

    • Table of 8 at gala in a preferred location
    • Recognized in gala printed program (half-page ad), on HC website with linked logo, social media with linked logo, HC yearbook, and at HC on posted signs 
  • The Derby: $5,000

    • Table of 8 at gala in a preferred location
    • Recognized in gala printed program (¼  page ad), on HC website with linked logo, social media, HC yearbook, and at HC on posted signs 
Underwriting Opportunities
Underwriters, whether individuals, companies, or groups, play a crucial role in the success of the Gala by sponsoring various aspects of it.
Please note: These sponsorships do not include tables at the Gala.

List of 14 items.

  • Entertainment Sponsor: $10,000 SOLD!

  • Beverage & Signature Drink Sponsor: $7,500

  • Big Board Sponor: $7,500 SOLD!

  • Dessert Bar Sponsor: $5,000

  • Paddles Up Sponsor: $5,000 SOLD!

  • Photography Sponsor: $5,000 SOLD!

  • Mobile Bidding Sponsor: $5,000 SOLD!

  • Games Sponsor: $5,000 SOLD!

  • Auctioneer Sponsor: $3,500

  • Table Centerpieces Sponsor: $3,500

  • Advertising Sponsor: $3,500

  • Decor Sponsor: $3,500

  • Heads or Tails Sponsor: $2,500 SOLD!

  • Puppy Adoption Sponsor: $2,500

Individual Tickets
We hope you join us! Individual tickets will be released on March 1, 2024, if available. We suggest you purchase a table to be seated with friends. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 

List of 2 items.

  • Individual Ticket: $300

    You may request to be seated with a particular grade level at an unsponsored table, if available.
  • Young Alumni Ticket: $150

    Young Alumni Ticket pricing is available to HC Graduates from 2008-2019. 

Quick Links

Questions? Contact us!

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Jenny Rice Cotton

    Jenny Rice Cotton 

    Director of Development
    713-580-6004
  • Photo of Katy Cannon

    Katy Cannon 

    Associate Director of Development
    713-580-6055