Jeff Foxworthy Benefit Concert
The Jeff Foxworthy Stand Up for Kid's Benefit Concert was a huge success. More than 1500 people enjoyed the comedy of Jeff Foxworthy while we raised over $ 200,000.00 to help children all over the Rio Grande Valley. This one-of-a-kind event was held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds in Mercedes.
This year's event proceeds will go towards our two on-going projects: a new Pediatric Emergency Department located at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen and pediatric renovation in Brownsville. These facilities will enable children to be treated by specially trained staff with the equipment and services designed especially for them. Plans include a special play room and waiting area just for them providing faster service than currently available. Both projects are currently underway.
Opening just prior to Jeff Foxworthy was the Valley's version of "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader" where 5th graders from all over the Valley had an opportunity to participate during our rendition of the game. Elizabeth Johnson was the Mistress of Ceremonies, and Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell and the Honorable Migdalia Lopez were the celebrity contests.
Of course, the success of this event would not have been possible without the commitment of the community. We especially want to thank Elliff Motors, our presenting sponsor and Dr. Gary Schwarz who helped make this event possible.
For more information on this event, or about donating to this cause, please call Valley Baptist Foundation at 956.389.1614.
View
a few photos
from the event.
