Colin’s Hope Graduation Tribute To Prevent Drowning by Colin's Hope

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<h4 style="text-align:center"><strong>Colin should have graduated from Lake Travis High School this May in the Class of 2022. This year, we acknowledge and honor this milestone. Thank you, Jeff and Jana, for turning your tragedy into triumph and creating Colin&#39;s legacy through Colin&#39;s Hope and the work done to prevent drowning.&nbsp;</strong></h4>

<h4 style="text-align:center"><strong>Join us at the Star Hill Ranch on Sunday, May 22 from 10:30AM-2:00PM.</strong></h4>

<h4 style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#2980b9"><strong><em>*While we love our tiniest friends, this event is best for older teens and adults only</em></strong></span></h4>

<h4 style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#2980b9"><strong><em>*ATTIRE: Wear your Texas Sunday best - sundresses, jeans,&nbsp;and boots are great for the Ranch.&nbsp;And we know it will be hot, y&#39;all!</em></strong></span></h4>

<p>We will have a food truck brunch, a variety of beverages (cocktails, beer/cider, sparkling water, and champagne), and graduation cake. You will wander the beautiful Star Hill Ranch ad learn about what Colin&#39;s Hope does to prevent drowning along the way. Try your luck at chicken poop water safety bingo or our raffle, hit the bullseye with The Smashing Hatchet, listen to the Lake Travis Fiddlers, and grab your beverage from the saddlebag of a miniature &quot;beer burro&quot; or from the bar in the saloon. You can shop at our Kendra Scott Pop Up or just mingle with friends.&nbsp; Then join everyone for the program and LIVE auction, with the Cowboy Auctioneers to raise essential funds for Colin&#39;s Hope as we try to raise at least $500,000! We&#39;ll finish the event with cake and champagne to toast this milestone. We need supporters like you to invest in our work so that we can reach more children and families with our life-saving education. Thank you for buying a ticket/s to join us at this event.</p>

<h4 style="text-align:center"><strong>Why should I support Colin&#39;s Hope through the Colin&#39;s Hope Graduation Tribute to Prevent Drowning?</strong></h4>

<p>Each year, Texas loses almost 100 children to fatal, preventable drownings. Additionally, it is estimated, for every fatal drowning, at least 8 times as many children survive a non-fatal drowning often resulting in long-term physical, emotional and psychological trauma as well as financial hardship for the family. Colin&#39;s Hope has a goal to raise at least $500,000 at the Colin&#39;s Hope Graduation Tribute to support our year-round efforts to prevent drowning and acknowledge what should have been Colin&#39;s High School Graduation. We need supporters like you to invest in our work so that we can reach more children and families with our life-saving education. Thank you for your consideration; and, as Colin used to say, let&#39;s make it the &quot;Best Day Ever!&quot;</p>

<h4 style="text-align:center"><em><strong>MORE LIVE AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!</strong></em></h4>

<p>Here is a sneak peek of your favorite items and experiences available during the event&#39;s Live Auction! <em>Can&#39;t make it? <a href="https://www.colinshope.org/request-a-proxy-bidder/" target="_blank">Submit your proxy bid today</a>.</em></p>

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	<p><strong>I WANNA BE A COWBOY AUCTIONEER!</strong> -&nbsp;Guest will be on stage with the Head Cowboy Auctioneer (or choose someone else to be on stage) and after each item is sold will announce SOLD SOLD SOLD and deliver a bottle of champagne to the winning bidder. Comes with a pair of Chisos Boots and a custom boot fitting for the lucky auctioneer.</p>
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	<p><strong>BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN GETAWAY&nbsp;- </strong>Spend 7 days &amp; 6 nights at this charming home in Wintergreen, VA! Accommodations comfortably sleep 6, are close to the Wintergreen Resort, backs to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and are nestled on the Appalachian Trail. The best perk? It&#39;s beautiful all 4 seasons of the year!<span style="display:none">&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<p><strong>BECOME A CARTOON CHARACTER!</strong> - Become your very own character in the upcoming Colin&#39;s Hope activity book. Perfect for your child, grandchild, or anyone who would love to see themselves cartoon-style.</p>
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	<p><strong>SIGNED WILLIE NELSON GUITAR</strong>&nbsp;- That&#39;s right!&nbsp;You know him, you love him, he&rsquo;s a TEXAS LEGEND and one of the most recognized Country Music artists in the world &ndash; Place your bid for an authentic SIGNED WILLIE NELSON Guitar!</p>
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<h4 style="text-align:center"><strong>PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS. WIN PRIZES. HELP TO PREVENT DROWNING!</strong></h4>

<p>Incredible prizes are being added every day! Visit the link above to purchase your raffle tickets now and check out our ever-growing list of confirmed prizes:</p>

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	<li>2022 <a href="https://www.aclfestival.com/">Austin City Limits Musical Festival</a> Tickets</li>
	<li>Pottery by Kell Simon Pottery (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellsimonpottery/?hl=en">@kellsimonpottery</a>)</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.swimply.com">Swimply</a> Pool Credits</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wavedds.com/w10">WAVE Drowning Detection W10</a> System</li>
	<li>Gift Certificate for an <a href="https://emlerswimschool.com/">Emler Swim School</a> Swim Party</li>
	<li><a href="https://www.goldfishswimschool.com/">Goldfish Swim School</a> Swim Party and Swimming Lessons</li>
	<li>Sitting Session with an 11x14 Brush Metal Print by <a href="https://timeknotforgotten.com/">Time Knot Forgotten Photography</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.coyotecreekfarms.org/">Coyote Creek Organic Feed Mill</a> Package including pork shoulder roast, chicken, ground beef, and organic pasture-raised eggs</li>
	<li>1-hour Private Long Snapping Lesson with Cullen Loeffler, Retired 11-Year Minnesota Vikings Long Snapper</li>
	<li>Incredible Product Bundle from <a href="https://www.wondercide.com/pages/about" target="_blank">Wondercide</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<h4 style="text-align:center"><strong>THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS EVENT SPONSORS</strong></h4>

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