Live Like Luke helps families with kids who have lengthy hospital stays. While many of our applicants have childhood cancer, we have also helped families with Sickle Cell Disease, Bacterial Meningitis, Trisomy 21, complicated heart surgeries, organ transplants, and more.
Our goal is to help families spend more time together while their child is in the hospital.
2026 Splash is live HERE
We raised over $100,000 at the 2025 Birthday Splash! That has allowed us to continue our mission into 2026!
Read more here!
Thanks so much to our Gold and Silver Sponsors:
Jul 2
Our biggest Birthday Splash yet! 🎉
💙 Highest attendance ever
💙 More money raised than ever before
💙 The most fun we`ve ever had
Thank you to everyone who came, donated, volunteered, and made it unforgettable. Because of you, more families will receive the support they need.
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Jun 30
Today is the day! Get your tickets to the 4th annual Live Like Luke splash! We will have raffles, DJ, silent auction, BBQ plates, hot dogs for the kiddos, open bar, swimming, dance parties, Frio’s gourmet popsicles, birthday cake, Raising Canes tea and lemonade, and the chance to support kids who are enduring life threatening illness! Hope to see you tonight at 6:00 PM! ...
Jun 30
🏔️ Silent Auction Spotlight: Taos Getaway!
Escape to El Prado, New Mexico with a 4-night stay surrounded by stunning mountain and desert views.
Just minutes from skiing, hiking, and the historic town of Taos, this is the perfect getaway for adventure or relaxation.
✨ 4-night stay
⛰️ Scenic mountain & desert views
🎿 Minutes from skiing & historic Taos
Bid today and support local families through Live Like Luke of Texas!
#LiveLikeLuke #SilentAuction #TaosGetaway #LiveLikeLukeSplash2026
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Jun 29
🧡A Huge Thank You to Our 2026 Birthday Splash Sponsors! 🧡
We`re incredibly grateful for the businesses and community partners who make the Live Like Luke Birthday Splash possible. Your generosity helps us provide financial relief to families with children facing serious medical challenges.
✨ Gold Sponsors: Bonadio Group, Cresta, Gallagher, Link
✨ Silver Sponsors: Axiom, Outdoor Signs, Ellis Air Conditioning & Heating, Abernathy Roeder Boyd Hullett
✨ Bronze Sponsor: Kobs Martin & McDaniel
🍔 Food Sponsor: JLB
🍧 Dessert Sponsor: Frio`s Gourmet Popsicles
🍺 Beer Sponsor: St. Arnold
🥤 Tea & Lemonade Sponsor: Raising Cane`s
Thank you for helping us make a difference for local families. We couldn`t do it without you! 💙
#LiveLikeLuke #BirthdaySplash #ThankYouSponsors #CommunityStrong #SupportLocalFamilies
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Jun 29
🎨 Silent Auction Spotlight!
Looking for the perfect statement piece for your home or office?
Bid on a custom 24x36 canvas created just for you by local artist Eric Molesworth of em.design concepts.
Known for his modern style and rich use of texture, Eric will work with you to create an original piece that perfectly complements your space and reflects your personal style.
✨ A truly unique opportunity to own custom art while supporting local families facing childhood medical crises.
Place your bid today and take home something as meaningful as it is beautiful.
https://givebutter.com/2026-birthday-splash
#LiveLikeLuke #SilentAuction #CustomArt #SupportLocalArtists #Fundraiser #LiveLikeLukeSplash2026
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Jun 29
NEW RAFFLE ALERT! 🚨
Art lovers, this one`s for you!
We`re excited to add a one-of-a-kind original by renowned Texas artist John Flaming to this year`s raffle lineup.
🎨 Framed & matted original cow skull sketch
🖤 Created with black carbon on authentic 4x6 Driskill Hotel stationery
✨ A unique piece that celebrates Texas heritage and artistry
This is a rare opportunity to own an original work from one of Texas` beloved artists.
A heartfelt thank you to Joshua and Kimberly Jones for generously donating this incredible piece to benefit Live Like Luke of Texas.
🎟️ Enter to win at the Birthday Splash and help provide financial relief to local families with children facing serious medical challenges.
#LiveLikeLuke #BirthdaySplash #NewRaffleAlert #JohnFlaming #TexasArt #RaffleForGood
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Jun 28
✨ Looking for a meaningful night with friends? Bid on a private Enneagram Conversation Experience with Enneagram expert Aaron Manes! Gather up to 10 friends in your home for an evening of insight, connection, and laughter as you explore personality types, communication, and relationships. Perfect for friends, couples, small groups, or coworkers, this unforgettable experience is valued at $1,500.
Place your bid in our Silent Auction and enjoy an incredible evening while helping families with hospitalized children. ❤️
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Jun 26
Dustin was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition before birth and has remained in the Cardiac NICU since the day he was born. He will require multiple surgeries and is expected to spend several more months in the hospital. During her pregnancy, Dustin`s mom exhausted her paid time off attending medical appointments and is now on unpaid FMLA so she can remain by his side. Just two weeks into their hospital stay, Dustin`s father lost his job, adding even more financial strain. With transportation to and from the hospital also a challenge, Live Like Luke of Texas was honored to provide assistance to help ease their burden so they can focus on Dustin`s care and recovery. Thank you to our donors for making support like this possible!
#livelikeluke #2026BirthdaySplash
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About Luke
We lost Luke, our beautiful 6-year-old son, on October 2, 2021, after a year-long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Even in his six short years, it was evident that Luke possessed a joy, a lightness of heart, and bravery that we could all learn from. Simply said: we were better people for having him in our lives. We believe if we wake up every day with the intention of living the way Luke lived, we can live in a better world.
About Us
In an effort to Live Like Luke, we are inspired to help those who are facing the challenges of childhood cancer. Though Luke’s time on earth was cut achingly short, the lesson he taught us as he bravely fought his battle with cancer endures.
While pursuing treatment for Luke, we witnessed firsthand the physical, emotional, and financial pressure impacting other patient families living in the rooms all around us.
It was common to witness young children alone in their hospital rooms because their parents could not afford to miss work. Parents are often forced to quit their jobs to be with their children during the intense medical treatment of their diseases, as well. These are just two examples of the heartbreaking difficulties we observed.
Luke’s legacy of joy, presence, and bravery has inspired us to establish the Live Like Luke Fund. Our mission is to honor Luke’s legacy by supporting families pursuing treatments similar to those Luke received during the last year of his life.
Live Like Luke