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Houston Celebrities and Community Leaders Uniting to Support Local Families in Need

HOUSTON – Building on the success of last year’s Inaugural Event, the JET Talasek Foundation is thrilled to announce its Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament, scheduled for Nov. 18, 2024, at the renowned Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land. This year's tournament promises to bring together an even larger gathering of local celebrities, VIP guests, notable personalities, business partners, and dedicated supporters, all uniting to support the Foundation's mission of transforming impoverished communities into thriving neighborhoods.

Among the notable attendees last year were Izzy Zapata, Chris Fox, Josh Simmons, and Rob Martinez from Season 5 of Netflix's "Love is Blind." Zapata also recently appeared on Netflix's "Perfect Match," which just aired this summer. Their presence, along with that of Mrs. Texas 2023 Lynne Dowell, added significant star power and advocacy to the Inaugural Event. This year, the same cast members are slated to return, as is Mrs. Texas, contributing to the cause with their invaluable time, resources, and voices.

"We are immensely grateful for the overwhelming support from the local community during our Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament last year," said Founder Justin Talasek. "It was truly heartwarming. Thanks to the generosity of our participants, sponsors, and supporters, we were able to give back significantly to local schools, specifically Spring Branch Elementary. In December, with funds raised from our inaugural tournament, we gifted over 500 holiday toys and 200 winter jackets to deserving students, many of whom had never received a winter jacket before. The community's solidarity in supporting those in need is inspiring. We are building on that momentum for this year’s golf tournament to make an even greater impact in Houston and beyond. We can’t wait to see how many more lives we can bless together."

Featured sponsors of this year’s Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament include Christy Huckaby, Founder, CEO, and Broker of THE CLOSERS Real Estate Group, and her team, as well as Fiorella Hamm and team with Capital Title - River Oaks. Both groups have registered as the tournament's sought-after Beverage Cart sponsors, ensuring players stay hydrated and entertained both on and off the course.

The Foundation is actively seeking additional sponsors, teams of four, and individual players to join us in this impactful event. To sign up, visit JETTalasekFoundation.org/golf-tournament