♠️MLB Star Rallies Celebrity Friends for SOI's 25th
Stephen Vogt hosts high-stakes poker night benefiting neurodiverse children and families.
🎉 25 Years of Impact. One Unforgettable Night.
This January, we’re going All In for Kids—and you’re invited.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the School of Imagination, MLB All-Star and 2024 AL Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt is hosting a special celebrity poker tournament to raise funds for neurodiverse children and their families.
🗓️ Saturday, January 24, 2026
📍 Pleasanton, CA
⏰ 6:00 – 10:30 PM
🎟️ Reserve your seat + view sponsor packages →
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♥️ More Than a Game
Hosted by Fox/KTVU Sports Director Mark Ibáñez, the Stephen Vogt Poker Tournament brings together sports legends, community champions, and first-time players for a night of fun, fundraising, and unforgettable stories.
Expect:
♠️ Texas Hold ’Em Tournament (Beginner table included!)
♦️ Roulette & Blackjack
🍸 No-host bar, hors d’oeuvres, desserts
🎁 Live & Silent Auctions
⭐ Celebrity Guests & Sports Icons
🏆 Great prizes—and even greater purpose
👑 Past Players Have Included:
From MVPs to Super Bowl rings—past events brought legends to the table:
Vida Blue (In Memoriam – A’s & Giants Icon)
Josh Reddick, Marcus Semien, Liam Hendriks, Billy Butler
Josh Phegley, Ryan Madson, Eric Sogard, Sonny Gray
Bubba Paris, Raymond Chester – 49ers & Raiders Champions
Stay tuned for our 2026 poker lineup—coming soon!
💛 Why We Play
For 25 years, the School of Imagination & Happy Talkers has delivered breakthrough therapy, education, and family support to children with autism and developmental delays.
Every dollar raised helps ensure no child is turned away for lack of funds.
🪙 Go All In: Sponsorship Opportunities
Your table could change a life.
Straight Flush – $5,000
Full House – $2,500
Flush – $1,000
Custom tables, chip sets, and brand opportunities available
🃏 New to Poker? No Problem!
We’ve got a Beginner Tutorial Table hosted by Blue Dog Events—so you can learn the ropes, have fun, and play with confidence. No experience needed!
🎯 Join Us for the Kickoff of SOI’s Next 25 Years
Whether you're a player, donor, sponsor, or cheerleader—this night is for everyone who believes in the extraordinary potential of every child.
🟢 Play in the tournament
🟢 Sponsor a table, chip set, or prize
🟢 Donate an auction item
🟢 Honor 25 years of impact—and help launch the next chapter
🎖️ Special thanks to our early supporters:
Fair First
Family of Cavanaugh Clift
Ferber Law Group
All in. All together. All for kids.
