Welcome to the Henry House Foundation

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Founded by PGA golfer J.J. Henry, Henry House Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to generate public awareness and to support community-based programs that focus on the healthcare and well-being of children in the community. The foundation makes donations to fund specific, tangible projects initiated by children’s medical and support services and organizations in Fort Worth and Southern New England.

"I’ve been fortunate to have experienced great success in my career,” said J.J. Henry. “Now, through Henry House, my family and I are able to give back to the communities we call home."

"I’m excited to be representing the U.S. as a Ryder Cup team player,” Henry said. “Plus, I’m honored that the Henry House Foundation and TCU will each receive $100,000 from the PGA in recognition of my participation."

Colonial Kids for a Cause Teaming up with JJ Henry & The Henry House Foundation The "LemonAid" stand was originally a Marlow family endeavor that started 10 years ago. With a home close to the course, their children starting selling lemonade to tournament-goers during the hot Texas days. As their children got older, they graciously invited friends to join them, and of course, shared the proceeds. Three years ago, the children, with their parent's encouragement, decided to donate their proceeds to charity, thus the name "LemonAid" was born! Eight neighborhood families are now involved in this initiative that teaches kids that no matter how young, you can always give back.

The stand caught the eye of PGA Tour Players in town to play the tournament, when JJ Henry started stopping by for a cold glass and staying for hours after a round. This kick started an idea to incorporate this favorite local pro that was presented as the families gather the children to discuss what charitable initiative the "LemonAid" stand will fund each year. The kids voted to support JJ Henry in his platform at Cook Children's Hospital!

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"JJ is an excellent role model for the children. He is kind, gracious, humble and giving of his time. He has a true love for Fort Worth and TCU. We truly adore him," said Michelle Marlow. Choosing to raise funds for JJ's Henry House Foundation was the perfect outlet to do all of these things. This year the kids dreamed up the inaugural "Purple out for JJ" on Friday of the Crowne Plaza Invitational. The "Colonial Kids" will be selling t-shirts for all of JJ's fans to wear that day, with the proceeds going to support Henry House and will be selling purple "LemonAid" and cookies. We would love for people who attend the tournament, live in the neighborhood or just want to support young charitable 'entrepreneurs' to purchase a t-shirt and stop by on Friday for some treats! Please find the kid-created t-shirt order form attached and we look forward to seeing everyone in his or her purple on Friday May 25!

The Hangout Room, a personal dream and concept seen through by JJ himself, will be where The First Tee kids can go to just be kids, and take ownership over this beautiful new building and of course the program. Complete with three televisions, Xbox Kinnect stations, a homework and game bench and nook, Golden Tee arcade games and fun seating, the Henry House Hangout is a proud moment for the Foundation to give back, tangibly, the these wonderful youth of Fort Worth.

The weekend ceremonies included visits and speeches by JJ Henry, LPGA Tour player Angela Stanford, numerous First Tee Fort Worth participants, and The First Tee's national president Joe Louis Barrow. It was a memorable weekend and a ribbon cutting ceremony that will forever be a banner moment for The Henry House Foundation. Thanks to our wonderful supporters for allowing us to continue this important and very special work in the community.

What a way to end 2011! Along with the Ben Hogan Foundation, we were thrilled to open the Ben Hogan Learning Center for The First Tee of Fort Worth. It has been a phenomenal 3+ year partnership with this fantastic First Tee Chapter, and we are proud to watch them grow. This Center, unlike any in the country, will be home to thousands of First Tee participants for years to come. We encourage all Henry House friends to visit the center at Rockwood Golf Course, complete with two classrooms, an indoor club repair room and swinging bay, Fort Worth golf museum, board room and library, office spaces and of course our favorite - The Henry House Hangout!

The First Tee of Fort Worth board president Janet George Herald, JJ & Lee Henry, and board member Raymond Darrow.

We are so pleased to announce our fifth annual White Hot Night Gala on Sunday, September 11th raised over $250,000! The evening took place at Mira Vista with valet provided by Rent-A-Frog, fabulous cocktails by Grey Goose Vodka and of course all our guests looking sharp in their white hot attire. This year's efforts helped us raise funds and awareness to fulfill our mission of tangible projects around the community to benefit the healthcare and well-being of children. Once again we were honored to partner with The Ben Hogan Foundation and the Hogan Invitational held that Monday at Mr. Hogan's home course, Shady Oaks Country Club.Country rock superstar Jack Ingram provided fantastic entertainment and brought the house down with a surprise duet with long-time supporter Pat Green! Alongside Dan Dunn of Paint Jam, we celebrated amazing auction success, lively crowds and incredibly support.

Specifically, this year we celebrate continued work on the Henry House Teen Room in Cook Children's Hospital's new wing and Kid's Zone. The focus will be to match and continue the wonderful gift of $300,000 given by Jewel Charity and the Henry House in May to Cook Children's toward the Henry House Teen Room. Complete with plans for lounges, studios and other youthful dreams, this zone will serve a much-needed personal happiness sector in this wonderful hospital. Through our efforts, ongoing programming and support for this room and the entire Kid's Zone in the new wing can be maintained.

Many thanks to our amazing sponsors, without whom we could not achieve this great impact on the kids in our community!

WHITE HOT NIGHT GALA SPONSORS: Platinum: Bank of Texas, National Health Care, The Reynolds Company Gold: Balcom Agency, Ben Hogan Sports Therapy, Callaway Golf, Chicken Express, Frank Kent Motor Company, Inspirus, Jeff Conatser Foundation, Michael Kuentz Family, Morrison Supply, Southwest Bank, Lindsay & Scott Sangalli Silver: Ben E. Keith, Coors, Grey Gooose, Kelly, Hart and Hallman, Rent-A-Frog Table: Bruce & Parker Families, Bud Vinson, Cook Children's Foundation, David Anderson/Hillco Partners, Frost Bank, Jason Andrews, Luther King Capital Management, Martin Sprocket, Texas Capital Bank, TCU, Thomassen Amcot

The 5th Annual Henry House White Hot Night Gala will begin the festivities on Sunday September 11th at Mira Vista Country Club to celebrate the tournament kickoff. The evening includes cocktails by Grey Goose, full dinner, premium live and silent auction, a program by JJ and Brian Estridge followed by Paint Jam by Dan Dunn and our headlining performer Jack Ingram! It's truly a fantastic cause and as you know from 2010, the "all white hot" attire makes it quite memorable. The golf tournament will follow, with the Ben Hogan Invitational taking place on Monday September 12th. Tournament play will be a four ball, stroke play with two man teams in an open or net division, concluded with six PGA Tour teams in a Pro bracket for all Invitational players and guests to follow and watch. Play will take place at Mr. Hogan’s home course, Shady Oaks Country Club, and includes breakfast, tee gift packages, lunch and drinks on the course as well as a concluding awards ceremony with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. One of the most special parts of this event is the trophy. Each division competes for the crystal “Hands of the Hawk” trophies, which are stunning crystal replicas of Mr. Hogan’s grip that are commissioned specifically for this event and unlike any other in golf.

The Invitational teams run $5000 and include four Gala tickets as well. Gala tickets are $400 pp and we sell private, reserved tables of 10 for $4000 which include table signage and recognition. It's a fantastic event that benefits the best children's organizations in the Metroplex. Specifically, our fundraising and promotion efforts this year will be to Cook Children's toward the Henry House Teen Room, we've been working with CCH on a fundraising goal so that ongoing programming and support for this room and the entire Kid's Zone in the new wing can be maintained through our efforts. It's really an exciting year for our event between this focus and our fifth anniversary, it'll be a great year for both the Gala & the Hogan Invitational!

The Henry House Foundation and The First Tee of Metropolitan New York "teed it up" for the 2nd Annual J.J. Henry Invitational at the beautiful Patterson Club in Fairfield, CT on Monday, June 27. Through the J.J. Henry Invitational, the Henry House will support the future construction of a new learning center at The First Tee Facility at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in Bridgeport, CT. The event was especially significant as The Patterson Club is where JJ grew up and learned the game of golf, just miles from his childhood home.

The Henry House Hideaway hosted its fourth year at Colonial with a great skybox on the 10th fairway overlooking the 18 green. With the help of the tournament and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, we were able to reach more children than ever before! The Hideaway boasted two Wii stations, arts & crafts, fun T-Shirts, free kid's lunch sponsored by Chicken Express and a great view of the exciting golf tournament! Many thanks to the Tournament for their help in creating the perfect kids zone. We are looking forward to seeing you all next year at the Hideaway once again!

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Together with the Jewel Charity, JJ Henry was able to hand over a $300,000 check to Cook Children's Hospital on Tuesday May 17. When Jewel Charity offered to bring The Henry House on board for 2011 through their Charity Classic golf tournament, both groups soon realized we had a homerun partnership to maximize funds for the kids.” JJ Henry proudly committed the $300,000 to execute a Henry House Teen Room designed by long-term patients. The lounge area in the new wing will be exactly what the patients want, and most importantly what they need. The Henry House is pleased to bring a smile to these kids’ faces, to give them a sense of peace and normality during their stay. And we are excited that this check is just the beginning. The Foundation will continue to support this wonderful Children's Hospital as we pledge to raise more funds and awareness for this project and the entire new Kids’ Zone for Cook Children’s.

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