Thursday, October 29, 2026

Arts District Mansion
2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas

Contact:

Joni Wood
joni@earlyoungsteam.org

6119 Greenville Ave, Ste 136
Dallas TX 75206-2065

A 90-minute morning of mission, community, and celebration. Three hundred guests will come together to celebrate the presentation of the Nikki Award, plus more unbelievable moments.

YOUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

We have a range of partnership opportunities designed to match where you are and what matters to you. Each level includes year-round visibility and benefits — not just a seat at the table on October 29th.

View this information packet and share it with those you love.

Event Leadership & Sponsors

Co-Chairs

Martha & Gayland Avance
Laurie & Greg Muns
Yvonne & Richard Cox

Host Committee

Laurie Barnett
Donna & Reed Cagle
Brooke & Jeff Jackson
Mica & Paul Peterson
Pat Schenkel
Lisa Gallagher
Keith & Kirsa Williams
Sheree Wilson

Earl Young’s Team Board

Stacey Young Mayfield, President of the Board
Keith Williams, Treasurer of the Board
Martha Avance
Laurie Barnett
Kendrick Bates
Estil Vance, MD

Sponsors

As of 09 28 26

LEGACY LEADERSHIP PARTNER – DIAMOND Pat Schenkel
CHAMPION PARTNER – PLATINUM Lapetco, Inc.
LIFESAVER PARTNER – GOLD Mark & April Anthony
Clay Cooley Auto Group
Gallagher Family Charitable Fund
David B. Miller Family
Dr. Greg & Laurie Muns
Preston Road Church of Christ
ADVOCATE PARTNER – SILVER Medical City Dallas/Medical City Foundation
Arthur J. Gallagher Team Fundraising
Katy & Kyle Miller Family Foundation
Kirsa & Keith Williams Family Fund
COMMUNITY PARTNER – BRONZE Andersen
Cox P.L.L.C.
Susan & Harren Hickingbotham, in honor of Nikki Solomon
Populus Financial Group, Inc.
COFFEE STATION SPONSOR UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center
VALET SPONSOR Clay Cooley Auto Group
COMMUNITY TABLE David & Sandy Alexander
Martha & Gayland Avance
Mike Barnes
Barnett Family, Darla & Michael Sanderson
Brooke & Jeff Jackson
Kara McVey, FRB Consulting
Sheree Wilson, Nikki’s Friends

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