The Graeme McDaniel Foundation

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Our mission is to fund congenital heart defect (CHD) research and support heart families. We lost our little boy on May 3, 2015. He now plays with Jesus.

Most people knew him as Graeme Bone or Little Brother. He had the most infectious smile and giant brown eyes you could ever see. His voice was pure innocence. He was so smart. He loved everything that his big brother had. He loved tractors of all types, colors, and sizes. He loved tractor rides, swinging, and pacis of all flavors. He loved to cook with his momma and do anything his daddy happened to be doing at the time. He was brought into this world in a whirlwind. He never had it easy in life due to his complex little heart and stomach. He was our little fighter. He spent the first couple of months flirting with the various nurses of the NICU. After that, he came home to spread happiness to everyone he came in contact with. So many people have benefitted from being around him. Although he had plenty of excuses not to be, he was the happiest little kid we could ask for. We are so blessed that we were able to spend two and a half years with him. He has taught us so much about family, love, and the gift of children. We hope you can join & support our events throughout the year to help us share Graeme and fundraise to support congenital heart defect (CHD) research. We will always keep trying to make life better for heart warriors and their families.

09/28/2026

The 4th Annual Graeme’s Gala benefiting The Graeme McDaniel Foundation was such a great night! We had two great speakers, Dr. Tadros and Dr. Serpooshan, from our local hospitals. They shared the impact congenital heart defect research is making on the heart community. The Murray family so bravely shared their heart warrior, Zelie, with us. We laughed, we cried, and we were able to raise over $450,000 for some absolutely vital heart research... $450,000! We're so grateful for all of the people that took the time out of the week to come support the cause. Thank you to everyone who sponsored, volunteered, donated auction items, and to everyone that raised your paddles! We loved celebrating our little boy, heart angels, and heart warriors with all of our friends and family. Your generosity was amazing to see! Everyone there was the perfect representation of our great community coming together to make a huge difference.

Photo credit: Water to W**e Productions

09/24/2026

💚Today is the day! We cannot wait for Graeme’s Gala this evening. Reminder: raffles and auctions will close at 8PM, so get those tickets and check your bids💚

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/graemesgala-2026/items/

Thank you for supporting The Graeme McDaniel Foundation. Together we are funding lifesaving congenital heart defect research and supporting heart families ❤️

09/23/2026

⭐️LIVE AUCTION ITEMS⭐️
Here is a preview of our LIVE auction items, if you will be in attendance with us tomorrow evening.

As a reminder, the auction is LIVE and bidding starts NOW!! The auction is open right now! You can click here to open the auction site:

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/graemesgala-2026/items/

Once you find the item that you can’t live without, click on the item, and click on “Register”. A pop-up will appear, and you can select “Register Now”. Just click “Next” at the bottom of the auction registration page where you will enter your information and begin looking at all the great auction items. Or to make things even easier, we have an app that will tell you if someone has outbid you in the silent auction. To download the Givi app, just click here or click the purple button below. Once you have the app, click on “Find Event” and search for “Graeme’s Gala - 2026”. You can buy raffle tickets and/or bid on the silent auction items. If at any time during the evening someone at home or at the gala outbids you, the app will alert you, so you can go back on top. Be sure to enable notifications. Don’t delay! Bid now!

09/21/2026

We are thankful to the many people that have generously donated and worked hard to help us ensure every penny raised at Graeme's Gala goes towards our mission of funding congenital heart defect research. 💚

Thank you Tiff's Treats, fluffandstufftx, and Summer Moon Coffee - Katy for offering sweets and a little caffeine for our guests! 🥧🍪🧋
Thank you Colby Red W**e, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Houston Distributing Company, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Shiner B**r, and Sazerac Company, for providing what will be a phenomenal bar experience for our guests. 🥂🍻🍸🍷

Two Forks Catering Company, you have been wonderful to work with, and we cannot wait to eat some delicious food!

09/19/2026

⭐️SILENT AUCTION⭐️
We’re excited to share with you our silent auction items this year!! As a reminder, the auction is LIVE and bidding starts NOW!! The auction is open right now!

You can click here to open the auction site.:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/graemesgala-2026/items/

Once you find the item that you can’t live without, click on the item, and click on “Register”. A pop-up will appear, and you can select “Register Now”. Just click “Next” at the bottom of the auction registration page where you will enter your information and begin looking at all the great auction items.

Or to make things even easier, we have an app that will tell you if someone has outbid you in the silent auction. To download the Givi app, just click here or click the purple button below. Once you have the app, click on “Find Event” and search for “Graeme’s Gala - 2026”. You can buy raffle tickets and/or bid on the silent auction items. If at any time during the evening someone at home or at the gala outbids you, the app will alert you, so you can go back on top. Be sure to enable notifications. Don’t delay! Bid now!

09/17/2026

⭐️AUCTIONS ARE LIVE⭐️
We’re excited to share with you our silent auction items this year!! As a reminder, the auction is LIVE and bidding starts NOW!! The auction is open right now! You can click here to open the auction site:

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/graemesgala-2026/items/

Once you find the item that you can’t live without, click on the item, and click on “Register”. A pop-up will appear, and you can select “Register Now”. Just click “Next” at the bottom of the auction registration page where you will enter your information and begin looking at all the great auction items. Or to make things even easier, we have an app that will tell you if someone has outbid you in the silent auction. To download the Givi app, just click here or click the purple button below. Once you have the app, click on “Find Event” and search for “Graeme’s Gala - 2026”. You can buy raffle tickets and/or bid on the silent auction items. If at any time during the evening someone at home or at the gala outbids you, the app will alert you, so you can go back on top. Be sure to enable notifications. Don’t delay! Bid now!

09/14/2026

We are officially counting down the days until Graeme's Gala! A heartfelt thank you to everyone working behind the scenes to help us make magic happen in just under two weeks. ❤️

https://graememcdanielfoundation.org/about-the-gala

08/31/2026

We are just under the ONE-month mark until we gather for our 4th Annual Graeme’s Gala!

While we can’t wait to celebrate the heart community on September 24th, we thought it would be fun to go ahead and kick off the auction side of things with a Golden Ticket Raffle where YOU get to create the perfect pair of boots for you and your partner! 🎫

GOLDEN TICKETS are on sale to the public starting TODAY, and we only have 100 available! How about those odds!? You DO NOT have to attend the gala to participate! GOLDEN tickets are $100 each and can be purchased here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/graemesgala-2026/items/
(Click—>Register & Sponsorship)
(You will be prompted to register for the auction prior to purchasing your Golden Tickets. Registering for the auction does not mean you are registered for the gala; it just lets you bid and join in on the fun!)

*The winner will be contacted as soon as the 100 tickets sell out, or when Graeme’s Gala auction closes at 8PM on the evening of the Gala, whichever comes first! You do not need to be registered to attend the gala to participate.

This package is from Republic Boot Co. Because your boots should tell your story — in your style, your fit, and built to last a lifetime.

08/26/2026

A big THANK YOU to our wonderful Heart Aware Sponsors, Victory Rings and Pheigaru Investments, LLC! ❤️ Your dedication allows us to keep funding critical CHD research and supporting heart families every single day.

Come celebrate with us at the 4th Annual Graeme's Gala on September 24, 2026, at Beckendorff Farms! It’s going to be an unforgettable evening for a special cause. ✨

🎟 Grab your tickets or tables before they're gone: https://graememcdanielfoundation.org/about-the-gala

08/24/2026

Only a limited number of tickets remaining! Join us for the 4th Annual Graeme's Gala on September 24, 2026 at Beckendorff Farms. We look forward to a night of fun and fundraising for pediatric heart research.

https://graememcdanielfoundation.org/about-the-gala

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PO BOX 1182
Katy, TX
77492

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http://graememcdanielfoundation.org/

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