Breakthrough T1D to Host Annual Promise Ball: “Mariposa: Spread Your Wings” at Hilton Americas on April 5, 2025
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) along with Chairs Kellie and Randy Johnson will celebrate one of Houston’s highest netting fundraisers – the Promise Ball – at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
This year’s “Mariposa: Spread Your Wings” themed event will honor Erin and Chris Dyer and Erin’s parents, Ronda and Dan Feeney. The evening will also celebrate Patricia Wright with the Meredith and Fielding Cocke Visionary Award and will highlight Victoria and Chris Wright as The Fund A Cure Family.
Host of Houston Texans TV Drew Dougherty will again serve as the Emcee and welcome guests to a powerful program celebrating advancements in the research and treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Guests will enjoy a silent auction curated by Auction Co-Chairs Jance and William Hagans and a live auction led by Auctioneer Johnny Holloway from Johnny Bravo Entertainment. Additional fundraising activities include an exquisite wine pull, sweepstakes, and an opportunity to support T1D research during the Fund A Cure portion.
Guests will finish the evening with a performance by the high energy Undercover Band and can try their luck to win prizes during the Casino Games After Party, sponsored and hosted by Liskow.
Tickets for the annual event start at $750 per person for an individual ticket, and numerous table sponsorships are available from $7,500-$100,000.
For more information on the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Promise Ball including benefits and opportunities, sponsorship, and general donations, visit Breakthrough T1D Houston Gala 2025 – Southern Texas Chapter.
About Breakthrough T1D, Southern Texas Chapter
As the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with type 1 diabetes better while driving toward cures. Breakthrough T1D does this by investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with government to address issues that impact the T1D community, and helping educate and empower individuals facing this condition.
About Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
T1D is an autoimmune condition that causes the pancreas to make very little insulin or none at all. This leads to dependence on insulin therapy and the risk of short- and long-term complications, which can include highs and lows in blood sugar; damage to the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and heart; and even death. Globally, it impacts nearly 9 million people. Many believe T1D is only diagnosed in childhood and adolescence, but diagnosis in adulthood is common and accounts for nearly 50% of all T1D diagnoses. The onset of T1D has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. There is currently no cure for T1D.
Photos courtesy of T1D