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The New Braunfels Youth Collaborative (NBYC) is gearing up for two exciting fundraising events as they edge closer to their goal of a $15 million renovation of the historic New Braunfels High School into the Mill Street Youth Center.

On Thursday, September 12, the NBYC will host TeeUp for Teens Celebrity Dinner and Reflections. This event offers the public an opportunity to spend an evening with celebrity athletes, enjoy a served dinner, and listen to a live panel discussion featuring the celebrities.

Among the 18 celebrities attending, the panel will feature Pro Football Hall of Famer Robert Brazile, former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen, current coach for the San Antonio Brahmas Wade Philips, and former quarterback for the Houston Oilers Dan Pastorini. The panel will be moderated by award-winning American sportswriter John McClain.

NBYC is offering Celebrity Host Tables, where seven guests and a celebrity will share the table, along with a VIP reception prior to the event, wine service, and acknowledgment at the event and on NBYC media channels. Additionally, Friends of NBYC tables are available for groups of eight, providing reserved seating, as well as individual tickets with open seating.

The event is scheduled to take place at the McKenna Events Center on September 12 at 5:30 pm.

The following day, the New Braunfels Youth Collaborative will hold the TeeUp for Teens Celebrity Golf Tournament. Playing in the tournament will be 18 celebrity athletes, including those from the panel, as well as former NFL wide receiver Doug Donley, three-time Olympic medalist Cat Osterman, and former MLB starting pitcher Shane Reynolds, and more.

The golf tournament is set for September 13 at 8:30 am at the Land Park Golf Course. It will be a four-person scramble format and will offer not only the chance to meet and play alongside these celebrity athletes, but will also include breakfast, lunch, and cash prizes.

Participants can register as a foursome or as a trio accompanied by a celebrity.

Registration and sponsorship details for both events can be found at www.thenbyc.com/golf-tournament/.

Sponsoring or participating in these events will help raise funds for the Mill Street Youth Center, located at the intersection of Mill Street and Academy Avenue. Upon completion, the Youth Center will provide a safe environment for students in grades 6th through 12th to grow, connect, and excel.

The center is expected to be completed by Fall 2025 and will feature study rooms, a recording studio, a refurbished gym, an esports gaming area, and a culinary teaching kitchen. It will also offer homework help, SAT prep, and various other programs tailored for local youth.

For donations, registration forms, sponsorships, or further information, please visit www.thenbyc.com. Checks may also be sent to 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130.