Athletic Supporters Team Up For Athletes+Causes Foundation Gala At A Winning Night In Houston

January 27, 2025
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Craig Biggio

Crowd Of 550 Mixing it Up With Astros Stars To Support Cause

By Jennifer Roosth     Photography by Daniel Ortiz and Jacob Power

THE SCENE: Top Houston Astros athletes teamed up in support of causes close to their hearts and hosted another record-breaking gathering for their foundations with over 550 attendees. Kyle Tucker, José Altuve, and Josh Hader served as hosts for the night, benefiting various children’s and animal organizations across the Houston community that raised a new record amount, over $600,000. Guests were greeted at glam Post Oak Hotel Ballroom with an array of Rolls Royce and Bentley vehicles. Teammates, including Ryan Pressly and Mauricio Dubon, and owners Jim and Whitney Crane, supported the evening, leading the way were players enjoying the festivities.

THE VIBE: Guests enjoyed visiting with many of their favorite Astros amongst a Champagne wall sponsored by Lindsey Leigh Jewelry and Young + Wild and Friedman, which gave participants the chance to enjoy a glass of Le Chemin du Roi Brut Rose Champagne and win a piece of jewelry or a variety of gift cards. Emcees Julia Morales and Johnny Holloway led an appeal for the causes, generated significant funds and a variety of live and silent auctions, including one of the most sought-after items—a private catered dinner with Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve, and Josh Hader.

Also, unique one-of-a-kind art by Skel paid tribute to the Houston Astros organization and each player, generating excited bidding from the crowd for these custom pieces that were signed by each player of Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve, Josh Hader and Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and the Astros Team adding to the success of the evening. The chance to throw the first pitch at a game along with Astros owner seats in the Diamond Club had hands flying to purchase the special package.

THE NON-PROFIT: Athletes + Causes Foundation is led by 30-year professional sports business veteran Rob Canton, and is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Charity supporting the causes and foundations of athletes, artists, and angels. Through the José Altuve Foundation at Athletes and Causes, proceeds from the event will benefit The Sunshine Kids Foundation. Kyle Tucker, right fielder for the Houston Astros and current Roberto Clemente nominee Kyle Tucker Foundation supports Hospice care organizations. José Altuve, former Roberto Clemente Award nominee, and 2017 American League MVP Houston Astros Second Baseman. Altuve and his wife Giannina (Nina) have been involved in countless events benefitting children’s charities.

Josh Hader, pitcher for the Houston Astros and five-time All-Star and three-time winner of the National League Reliever of the Year Award supports foster care for children including Covenant House and Be a Resource (B.E.A.R.). Also benefiting from the evening Lance McCullers Jr. Foundation invests time and resources into pet rescue, pet adoptions, raising awareness for shelters and programs, and continuing the journey to a no-kill world. Other non-profits present were Local Heart Foundation, Dec My Room (Susan, Michael, and Kendall Plank), Covenant House, B.E.A.R, Lipps School, and Sunshine Kids Foundation. Also, Animal Shelter and Adoptions tugged at guests’ heartstrings with the precious pups they brought along that were available for adoption.

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