Give a Toy, Get a Toy: Dell Children's Holiday Drive
About this Event
Two years ago this November, I started a grassroots project with a simple mission: to spread joy by giving away free toys at all of my shows. Since then, I've given away over 900 toys to kids and adults alike.
Now, to celebrate our 2-year anniversary, I want to expand this project to a very special group of children—those who can’t be out at live music shows because they are receiving critical treatment at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Fiscally sponsored by Austin Creative Alliance and sponsored by Raising Cane's, Tecovas and Misc. Rentals!
Our goal is to connect two amazing communities of families and kids together through the power of kindness.
To make this happen, we are hosting a massive community festival and toy drive on November 1st, featuring a "Give a Toy, Get a Toy" swap!
When you bring a new, prepackaged toy to donate (or make a monetary donation directly to Dell Children's right here on this page), you get to take a free plush stuffed animal home with you. It is a simple way to encourage kids to spread kindness to others and get a little bit of magic back in return.
🔆You can access Dell Children's Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2I8FI6Q0U1PPX/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
🔆You can donate to Kelsi Creek's fundraiser for Dell Children's here: https://give.supportdellchildrens.org/fundraisers
Come out on November 1st and celebrate community with us! The event features:
* 🎶 Live Music: Performances from 3 incredible live bands
* 🎪 Community Partners: Interactive tabling from the Austin Public Library, Keep Austin Beautiful, Planned Parenthood, We Are Blood, and more
* 🏆 Costume Contest: Show off your best Halloween costumes for a chance to win prizes
* 🌮 Local Eats: Delicious tastings from Criolla Kitchen and Cheeky Olives.
* 🎨 Fun Activities: Crafts for the kids with a Messages to Dell Children's table where you can write encouraging letters to children receiving treatment.
If you can't make it to the event in person, you can still be a part of this circle of kindness! Every dollar donated to this fundraising page goes directly to Dell Children’s Medical Center to support local kids and their families during their toughest moments.
Let’s come together, Austin, and play it forward! Thank you for helping us celebrate two years of joy by bringing smiles to the kids who need them most.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Event Kickoff
Host: Alexandra Sleeping
Info: Guest arrival with Cheeky Olives & Criollo Kitchen serving delicious free samples right at the start. Available until supplies last! Donations and toys can be donated throughout the entire event
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PM
Live Music by Amethyst Jonquille
Host: Amethyst Jonquille
Info: Kicking off the live music for the day is indie/pop/folk artist Amethyst Jonquille, a Texas-born talent with a lifelong love for songwriting. From delicate folk to angsty grunge to catchy pop tunes, the range of her songwriting skills and vocal versatility cannot be denied. Her voice drifts between vulnerability and power, pulling you straight into her world of glitter, grit, and badassery. Her debut album “Single Girl Diary” is OUT NOW! If you relate to any of her songs, she says “You’re welcome, but also I’m sorry.”
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:20 PM
Live Music by Deer Fellow
Host: Deerfellow
Info: Austin-based duo Deer Fellow will be serving up cozy indie pop/folk with “comforting yet bold musicality.” Matt Salois (vocals, electric guitar, looping, percussion) and Alyssa Kelly (vocals, violin, keys) have built a cross-genre sound that “stirs hearts with each carefully crafted note.”
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:30 AM
Live Music by Sydney Wright
Host: Sydney Wright
Info: Sydney Wright is a West Texas–born pop polymath crafting shimmering, smartly layered songs out of Austin, Texas. Blending warm hooks with experimental edges, her sound gives Maggie Rogers and Imogen Heap, brought to life through live loops, Ableton automation, and a voice with just enough grit to keep things interesting.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Event Conclusion
Info: A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this community day a success an for supporting Dell Children's Medical Center and all the amazing work they are doing for families in Texas! We couldn't do this without you
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