2025 TEXAS
Celebration of courage

FEATURING GABBY GIFFORDS
April 8, 2025
Austin, TX
Reception | 6:00 pm
Program | 7:30 pm

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2025 celebration of courage

FEATURING GABBY GIFFORDS
Tuesday, April 8

Austin, TX
Reception | 6:00 pm
Program | 7:30 pm

Join Gabby Giffords, our executive director, Emma Brown, and other special guests for the first annual GIFFORDS Texas Celebration of Courage. This special evening will bring together national leaders from the gun safety movement to celebrate the progress we have made in the fight to end gun violence and look to the challenges ahead. Join us in the fight to end gun violence in the Lone Star State. 

Our Celebration of Courage is free to attend. If you would like to support our work, please visit our contribution page. Contributions to GIFFORDS fund our advocacy efforts and are not tax deductible. To make a tax deductible gift to our legal arm, please visit GIFFORDS Law Center’s contribution page.

For information on how to support our event or general inquiries, email Caroline Jones at cjones@giffords.org.

SPECIAL GUESTS

The Texas Celebration of Courage will feature a number of speakers, elected officials, and special guests devoted to reducing gun violence in Texas and across the United States. Check back regularly for updates.

SUPPORTERS

The Texas Celebration of Courage is only possible thanks to the generous support of the organizations and individuals dedicated to GIFFORDS’s work to save lives from gun violence. Our progress has truly been a team effort. Thank you to everyone who continues to stand with Gabby and our movement.

To express our gratitude for making our event possible, our corporate, foundation, and individual supporters receive exclusive special benefits at various levels. Learn more about how to support the 2025 Texas Celebration of Courage.

For questions about supporting the event, email Caroline Jones at cjones@giffords.org

Chair ($100,000+)

  • inKind

Leadership ($50,000+)

  • Jinelle & Jason McLellan

  • Matt & Peggy Winkler

Impact ($25,000+)

  • Robert & Marcy Garriott

  • Amber Mostyn

Champion ($15,000+)

  • Susan Zane

Courage ($10,000+)

  • Marc Winkelman

Host ($5,000+)

  • Luci Baines Johnson
  • Regina Montoya & Paul Coggins

  • Greg Thurnher
  • Nancy & Brown Word

Co-host ($2,500+)

  • Eric Johnson & Dr. Mark Parker
  • Elizabeth Nelson

  • Seeker Strategies
  • Scott & Jeanne Spreier

GIFFORDS Club ($1,000+)

  • Tony & Jennifer Gius
  • Jennifer & Rand Harris

  • Sarah Levithan & Michael Daniels
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SPOTLIGHT

GABBY’S STORY
OF COURAGE

In 2011, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head while meeting with constituents in Tucson, Arizona. In the face of adversity and opposition, she’s inspired millions to fight for a safer America, one free from gun violence.

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JOIN THE FIGHT

Over 40,000 Americans lose their lives to gun violence every year. Giffords Law Center is leading the fight to save lives by championing gun safety policies and holding the gun lobby accountable. Will you join us?