Bringing Hope to Dallas Youth
Rainbow Days marked a triumphant milestone at its 28th Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, where more than 450 guests gathered at the Westin Galleria Dallas to support children and youth facing adversity. The luncheon exceeded expectations, raising over $272,000 to fund essential programs and services, thanks to generous supporters and community partners in the Dallas area and beyond.
The afternoon began with the highly anticipated annual performance by Rainbow Days program participants, where they sang and danced to Reach by S Club 7. Their animated performance captured the hearts of attendees and highlighted the organization’s mission to uplift and empower young lives. The performance set the stage for a celebration of resilience, hope, and community support.
The luncheon was highlighted by a powerful keynote address from actor and author Victor Rivas Rivers, whose riveting personal story underscored the urgent need for collective action. His words were a profound call to build strong, compassionate support systems for the most vulnerable among us—the children and youth who are facing hardship, trauma, and adversity.
Victor is a veteran star of more than two dozen films, most known for The Distinguished Gentleman, Mask of Zorro, The Hulk and more. Born in Santi Spiritus, Cuba, Victor immigrated to the United Sates at the age of two. After growing up in an abusive household where he endured years of punishing beatings and torture at the hands of his father, he took legal action against him at age 15 and entered the foster care system. With the help of his community, he turned his life around from hard gang member to earning a senior class football scholarship. Upon graduation he was drafted to play for the Miami Dolphins and then pursued acting.
Victor's impactful story of overcoming adversity with the help of his community emphasized the idea that it really does take a village of people coming together to raise even just one child. Rivers’ journey from childhood adversity to personal triumph left a deep, almost palpable impression on the audience, stressing the importance of caring individuals and support systems in changing the course of a young person’s life.
Tiffany Beaudine, CEO of Rainbow Days, spoke at the 2025 Pot of Gold Luncheon, sharing powerful insights about the organization’s mission and the urgent challenges facing children in our community.
She energized the crowd with inspiring updates on Rainbow Days’ recent achievements, including the introduction of new initiatives such as the Classroom Connection Curriculum, the Strengthening Families Program, and the Youth Substance Use Prevention Community Coalition. Tiffany also shared a touching story about three sisters who have been supported by Rainbow Days over the past eight years. Their individual journeys of success touched the heart of each audience member and highlighted the profound and lasting impact of the organization’s programs.
The 2025 Pot of Gold Luncheon was made complete with a heartfelt invocation by Father Michael Forge from Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
This year’s event was made possible through the hard work, time and resources of the 2025 Pot of Gold Luncheon Committee members. Event leadership included Luncheon Chairs Mathew and Tiffany MacLeod and Silent Auction Co-Chairs Leticia Espinoza and Jill Sabeh.
Rainbow Days would also like to recognize the many sponsors, donors and volunteers who helped make the 2025 Pot of Gold Luncheon a success. Featured here are sponsor levels “Silver” and above:
- Title: Nancy Ann & Ray L. Hunt
- Platinum Sponsors: Miramar Equity Partners and Darla and Mark Whitaker
- Gold Sponsors: Citi, B-Still Ministries, Fortium Partners, Francisco Ramos & Irma Hinojosa, Jill & Dale Hurd, Lacy & David Lange, Thompson Coburn LLP and Vaquero Private Wealth.
- Silver Sponsors: Tiffany & Terry Beaudine, Jennifer & Jody Bishop, Bragalone Olejko Saad PC, The Live Like Knox Foundation, Mary Jo & James McKellar, National Life Group, Sky Island Capital, Telisa Schelin & Rebecca Massiatte, Tiffany & Matthew MacLeod, and Vaquero Private Wealth.
- Media Sponsor: Good Life Family Magazine
The Pot of Gold Luncheon spotlighted the real challenges facing children and youth in the Dallas area while celebrating the strength and impact of a community united in purpose. Rainbow Days invites the public to learn more about its impact through its 2025 Impact video available on its website, www.RainbowDays.org .
ABOUT RAINBOW DAYS: Rainbow Days is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Founded in 1982, Rainbow Days has a mission to help children and youth in adversity build coping skills and resilience to create positive futures. Through support groups, substance abuse prevention programs, supportive services and tangible items, Rainbow Days makes a positive impact in the lives of meaningful connections with more than 20,000 at-risk children and youth in the Dallas area annually. Rainbow Days expands its impact through international training services, which trains other nonprofit staff, teachers and counselors in its award-winning CBSG® Program. Visit the website at www.rainbowdays.org
Photos by Thomas Garza and Rob Wythe/Wythe Portrait Studio