This was a dinner and auction event at Claudio's Piano Bar and Restaurant in League City.  Sophia is Claudio's dauther, and she's fighting leukemia.  HAS donated three private observing sessions for the auction table.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206577941281617&set=a.2092229399696.113395.1664115917&type=3&theater

Big thanks to Allen Wilkerson who ran his 9" and my 6" on the patio while I circulated the tables to promote the star party certificates. I had my 12" on display to show folks we mean business. The certificates all went for about $80 each, so we netted Sophia about $240. I also paid for Facebook promotion of the event, which reached about 1000 people, and I believe I saw some of the folks who liked the post at the event. I also met two telescope owners, and trained them how to collimate with a laser, using my 12" as a demo.  Thanks also to Allen's wife Mary and members Mike and Cheryl Pepper for showing up and supporting the cause.

Sophia is simply amazing. She made a brief appearance and sang for us. Beautiful voice. Here she is singing her original song, "Lead Me Home". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkz4irrMEnM

It's not to late to help, if you desire.  https://www.gofundme.com/rcjc4c
-Bram

To participate in outreach events, contact Joe Khalaf.