08/26/2026
💙 WARNING: LONG POST FROM THE HEART… because this one deserves more than a few words. 💙
♠️ SOMETIMES THINGS REALLY DO HAPPEN FOR A REASON. ♠️
We are absolutely OVER THE MOON thankful for the incredible people at Shoreline Church for opening not only their doors, but their hearts, to our 2nd Annual Aces for Autism No Sweat Poker Tournament benefiting Advanced Sacred Hope Academy (ASHA).
When we had to move this event unexpectedly, we were STRESSED. We had big plans, a growing tournament, and so many people counting on us to make this day special.
And then we walked into Shoreline.
The moment we sat in the sanctuary with Jen Higgins, that stress started to disappear. We immediately felt welcomed, supported, and completely at ease. It was one of those moments that reminded us that sometimes a change in plans isn't a setback—it's exactly where you're supposed to end up. 💙
Shoreline has generously donated the venue for our tournament, and we truly cannot express what that means to us. Their generosity allows even more of what we raise to go toward the reason we're doing all of this in the first place: the incredible local neurodivergent students served by ASHA.
These kids aren't only learning academics. They're building life skills, independence, confidence, communication, and the tools they need to participate, work, grow, and find their own place in the beautiful Emerald Coast community we all call home.
And isn't THAT what community is supposed to be about? Creating a place where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, contribute, belong, and be part of something bigger?
THAT is what we're going ALL IN for. 🃏💙
To Jen and the entire Shoreline Church family—thank you for saying yes. Thank you for taking a stressful situation and turning it into something that feels meant to be. Thank you for making us feel at home.
And most of all...
THANK YOU FOR OPENING YOUR DOORS & YOUR HEARTS. 💙
Now we seriously cannot wait for Saturday, September 19th! Cards fly at NOON! ♠️♦️♣️♥️
We're going to play some poker, laugh A LOT, raise some money, give away some incredible prizes, and have one heck of a day—all while showing these kids just how BIG their community can show up for them.
Strong Hands. Strong Hearts. Stronger Futures.