StarNight

08.15.26

STARNIGHT 2026

Because of the generosity of our community, more children and families across the region will have greater access to the services and support they need to thrive.

More than 750 community leaders, supporters, families, and friends came together for an evening of grit, grace, and giving.

Co-chaired by Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Beavers and Stefanie Wittler-Beavers, and Dan and Toni Youngman, StarNight raised more than $640,000 to launch Siskin Children’s Institute’s new Child Access Fund.

If you missed this year’s event you still have time to make a difference and help support the Child Access Fund.

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See what you missed at StarNight 26!

Grit, Grace, and Giving were at the heart of StarNight 2026! Our Western Glam celebration brought together an incredible community for an evening filled with fun, generosity, and meaningful impact.

From the grit behind our mission to the grace of those who support it and the incredible giving that makes our work possible, StarNight was a beautiful reminder of what we can accomplish together. Thank you to everyone who helped make a difference in the lives of children and families served by Siskin Children’s Institute!

GRAND SPUR SPONSOR

CO-PRESENTING

KICK UP YOUR BOOTS SPONSOR

OFFICIAL JEWELRY & ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR OF STARNIGHT

MAJOR SPONSORSHIPS

IRON HORSE LEGACY SPONSOR

MISSION MOMENT SPONSOR

ALL GUESSIED UP SPONSOR

SPECIALTY SPONSORSHIPS

BID ‘EM UP LIVE AUCTION SPONSOR

ROUND UP SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR

PHOTOBOOTH SPONSOR

WELCOME WAGON VALET SPONSOR

THE GAZETTE PROGRAM SPONSOR

LATE NIGHT BITE SPONSOR

SUGAR SPONSOR

DANCE FLOOR DARLIN’ SPONSOR

HAT BAR SPONSOR

CHAMPAGNE POP! SPONSOR

BEVERAGE SPONSOR

SADDLE SPONSOR

SALOON SPONSOR

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

ADVOCATE

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STARNIGHT COMMITTEE

A heartfelt thank you to the StarNight 2026 Committee for your dedication and hard work in helping us create a magical evening to support the children and families we serve!

Kevin & Stefanie Beavers Co-Chair
Dan & Toni Youngman Co-Chair

Ouida Bianco – Junior League
Zachary Beker – Siskin Family Member
David Binder – Siskin Steel
Alan Cates – Husch Blackwell
Sarah Collat – City Paper Company
Cynthia Dale – Auction Chair
Frazier Devaney – NAI Charter
Patti Frierson – Chattanooga Times Free Press
Erin Hart – Philanthropist
Lynda Minks Hood – Chattanooga Bar Association
Amanda Johns – PlayCore
Caroline King – Raising Canes
Jon & Sharon Law – Align Utility and Cornerstone Consulting Source

Tyler Lee – Community Volunteer
Kim Leffew – Girls Preparatory School
Lyndi Locke – City of Chattanooga Mayor’s Council on Disability
Peter Marks – Chattanoogan Hotel
Heather Rogers – Truist
Valerie Rutledge – UTC
Dr. Jim Shire & Fern Shire – Shire Facial Plastic Surgery
Emerie Shontz – RSS Insurance – Auction Chair
Pris Siskin – Founding Family Member
Katelyn Statom – The Burd Law Firm
Michael & Kate Trundle – Regions Bank and Elliott Davis – Sponsorship Chairs
Emmy Trussel – TransCard
Juanita Wade – Junior League
Rachael Welch – Crazy Grace Farms

Siskin Children's Institute seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person. It is, therefore, the policy of the Institute to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all constituents with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political belief, socio-economic status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. The Institute promotes the full realization of this policy through all organizational practices including admission and participation in programs and medical services.