The Raffle Is Open!
This year’s Beacon of Hope raffle packages have something for everyone—a beach vacation, one-of-a-kind wine and dine experiences, sporting events, and must-have items you can’t live without.
Follow the link below to view the raffle. Click on each package to view full details on what's included. You especially don't want to miss out on the six Premier Raffle packages – 30A Beach Getaway, Sports Fans, Paired Tequila Dinner, 55 Seventy Wine Tasting, Wine and Dine Soirée, and Flight Simulator!
Join us for an inspirational conversation of hope and healing
with Kevin Berthia and Kevin Briggs
In 2005, Kevin Berthia, a young father battling depression, met California Highway Patrolman Kevin Briggs during a very public suicide attempt. Berthia was facing substantial medical debt and went to the Golden Gate Bridge with the intention to jump. There he met Sergeant Briggs, now deemed the “Guardian of the Golden Gate” due to his efforts that have prevented more than 200 suicides from the bridge. During their encounter, Briggs listened to Berthia for 92 minutes as he stood 220 feet above the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Ultimately, Berthia made the decision to come back over the rail, choosing hope. This moment was captured by a nearby photographer and the resulting image has been shared globally via news outlets and social media platforms.
After reconnecting at an event eight years later, Briggs and Berthia are now close friends and sought-after speakers who bring a message of hope and healing to the conversation about suicide prevention and recovery. Their inspirational true story will be profiled in 92 Minutes, a feature documentary in production by Dallas-based film nonprofit Fotolanthropy, whose films have been featured on Netflix and beyond.
Photos courtesy of Fotolanthropy
Special thanks to our sponsors!
Presenting
Emily Lewis
Hope
Blumin Family Fund • The Davis/Yost Group at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management • Lyda Hill Philanthropies • Carolyn and David Miller
Visionary
Shelley and Jeff Becker • Barb and David Farmer • Hyperlift • Lee and Paul Michaels • Natalie Hatchett and the Becky Frey Group | Compass Real Estate • Todd Abbott Memorial Fund
Advocate
BasePoint • The Bolding Family • Capital Title • Christ the King Catholic School • Comerica Bank • The Compass School of Texas • Emery Davis Photography • Front Porch Marketing • Karen Goetting • Greenhouse Treatment Center • Haynes Boone • Kelsey and Jay Hills • KPMG • Lakewood Elementary Kindergarten Families • Sloan and Tyler Milton • OK2BX Foundation • Parish Episcopal School • Alyson and Joe Ray • Tennyson Capital Partners • TPN • Carrie Sternberg, Realtor • Taylor Counseling Group • Tara and Jeff Versfelt • WaFd Bank • Lucy Witte and Kristi Wilson • Wisdom Media
Supporter
The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology • The Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care of UT Southwestern Medical Center • Gordon Highlander • Wilson Johnson • Martha and Douglas Lang • Rachelle Leveridge • Susan Martin and Friends • Holly and Anthony Martin • Laura and Kevin Meeks • Meaders and Robert Ozarow • Roxanne Pero • Project Unbroken • Title Partners • Shirley and Brad Weddle
First Responder Sponsor
First United Bank and Trust
Welcome Reception Sponsor
Whitley Penn
About Beacon of Hope
Beacon of Hope is the signature luncheon in the Dallas-Fort Worth area supporting children, teen, and young adult mental health and suicide prevention. Each year, this event features compelling speakers, a delicious lunch, and a raffle. Former luncheon speakers include Dak Prescott and Solomon Thomas, Patrick Kennedy, Glennon Doyle, Zak Williams, Nora McInerny Purmort, Delaney Ruston, JJ Virgin, Elizabeth McIngvale-Cegelski and Jim McIngvale, Kevin Hines, Suzy Favor Hamilton, Amanda Beard, Bev Cobain, Eric Hipple, and Terry Wise.
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2023 event photos
The 2023 Beacon of Hope was a success! Check out photos from the event and relive the fun.
