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The 2007 Shining Stars Over Texas Shindig

May 12, 2007 - Hyatt Regency, Downtown Houston

SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers’ Annual Fundraising Shindig is a Texas black-tie event that is recognizing SIRE’s volunteers from all over Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend Counties. This year’s Shining Stars Over Texas Shindig honors two of SIRE’s brightest stars, Jackie and Bill McDonald, of Magnolia, Texas. For over a decade, The McDonalds have contributed their time, their resources and their hearts to support SIRE’s mission of equine-assisted therapy.

Jackie began as an arena volunteer and now serves on SIRE’s Board of Directors. She has been a committee member and co-chair of SIRE’s biggest fundraisers, the Ride-A-Thon and the Shindig. Some of the most successful Ride-A-Thons have been under Jackie’s leadership. Her involvement with the Shindig helped to create the sophisticated and successful black-tie gala that it is today.

Bill owns and operates D & L Electric Company, which completely re-wired SIRE’s facilities in Hockley and Spring, updating the electrical systems and adding bright, new arena lights. With the help of his award winning BBQ cook-off-team, ‘The More or Less Cookers’, Bill also donates and prepares lunch for the 350+ attendees at SIRE’s annual Ride-A-Thon.

The generous contributions of this amazing couple are part of the solid financial foundation that enables SIRE to grow and expand, serving the people with special abilities of the Greater Houston Area.

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  1. Howdy SIRE, bunch! It’s Hunter. Just wanted to write you to say, my friends and I had a blast at the Shindig, and we can’t wait until next year. WOW, we raised a load of money. I’m amazed and excited. Next year will be even better. My parents are finally coming next year. Congradulations Bill, and Jackie, for all of your amazing work and support for me and the other clients. I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without you and all the other amazing people that makeup my extended SIRE family. I love you all so much, from the bottom of my heart. You guys make my days better.
    Sincerily, Hunter Adkins

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