2026 Boots And Bling Ball

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Dana Harrison-Walker
I donated in support of this campaign on Jeremy Harrison's page.

$20
Dana Harrison-Walker
I donated in support of this campaign on Jeremy Harrison's page.

$20
Alida Mendez
I donated in support of this campaign on Imelda Ortiz's page.

$20
James C. Harris Jr.
"From Mr. James, teachers aide at Friends of Down Syndrome"

$100

Mrs. Garcia
I donated in support of this campaign on Courtney Gaitan's page.

$50
Dana Harrison-Walker
I donated in support of this campaign on Jeremy Harrison's page.

$20
Daniel Garduno
I donated in support of this campaign on Angel Hernandez-Tapia's page.

$250
Mateo Mokarzel
"🏼Keep dancing, Juanito. "

$25

Diane Longoria
" Let all that you do be done in love. ~1 Corinthians 16:14"

$25
Linda Mackey
""In honor of Ed Mackey" You know he loved you just like I do.😘"

$200
Victor Martinez
I donated in support of this campaign on Tommy Sandoval's page.

$100
Bill and Nora Wentzell
"To one of our most favorite Neighbors. Keep up your sweet and lovable personality. Enjoy all the festivities tonight! We Love you Angel!"

$200

Mike Morgan
I donated in support of this campaign on Joshua Janssen's page.

$100
Bartholet Home Furnishings
"Sending lots of love Adrian’s Way! Love, The Bartholet Family (Hannah, Katie, Savannah, and Heidi) "

$250
Rick Ladnier
I donated in support of this campaign on Joshua Janssen's page.

$150
David Gaidousek
I donated in support of this campaign.

$2,500

FODS
"Cash raised the night of the ball from raffle tickets, gift card pull, wine pull, merchandise and cash donations."

$3,635
Kacie Mejia
"From Kacie's Family"

$181
Patricia Sandoval
I donated in support of this campaign on Tommy Sandoval's page.

$250
The Clean Up Crew
"Darned Strait!!! Lucas is our favorite boot scooting' boogie cowboy! We love you! The Clean Up Crew! (aka Tio Freddie & Tia Lisa)"

$300

Lyons Elementary School PTO
I donated in support of this campaign on Chris Torres's page.

$200
Rob Ortega
"Let’s get it! "

$100
Angela Young
"I love you Karmin ❤️ "

$25
David Ortega
I donated in support of this campaign on Estella Ortega's page.

$100

A supporter of Estella Ortega
I donated in support of this campaign on Estella Ortega's page.

$10
Estella Ortega
I donated in support of this campaign on Estella Ortega's page.

$200
Veronica Longoria
"For my favorite sister in law "

$100
Eugenia Gomez-Warren
"You are an amazing cowboy!!"

$50

Rogelio Ortega
I donated in support of this campaign on Estella Ortega's page.

$250
Linda Gallardo
"In Support of Juan Salcedo and friends."

$80
Diane Garza (Joe Aron Alvarez's Mom)
"6 Raffle Tickets"

$200
Angeles Martinez
"For 2 tickets."

$200

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$45,056 towards $100,000

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246

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Kick Up Your Boots for a Cause: Support Friends of Down Syndrome at the 2026 Boots & Bling Ball

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