Tubing Against Cancer

Well, TAC23 is in the books and here shortly we’ll be gearing up for next year’s event. In the meantime, if you attended and have pictures of the artists, we’d really appreciate it if you added some to this post or started your own post on the page. I was trying to get as much as I could, but certainly wasn’t enough of everyone. Thank you all again for coming and supporting Discovery Camps and the children that will be attending this amazing escape from the normalcy of hospitals for these kids. Thank you to The Gruene Light & Rockin R River Rides for having us out and making this transition such an easy one, top notch service!! We WILL be back and bigger! If anyone that couldn’t attend and would like merch, we still have fishing shirts(S-XXL), koozies, and cups for sale! Thank you artists, volunteers, friends and family that made this all possible!!

Good morning Y'all!! We are just 25 hours away from Tubing Against Cancer '23 and we are so pumped to be spending the day on the banks of the Guadalupe River! I want to thank our sponsors for going above and beyond to get everything done in such a short amount of time: The Total Source, Thirsty Horse Saloon, WYLD GEAR!! Thank you to The Gruene Light for having us out this year as we embark on a new location, we can't wait! To all of our silent and live auction item donaters, THANK YOU!!! None of this would be possible without all of volunteers, sponsors, artists, sound crew, photographers/videographers, and YOU, so THANK YOU for your continued support as we've been growing over the years and to help our communities live long and prosperous lives. Please join us tomorrow from 12p-10p for the music portion of the event followed by tubing on Sunday at 11am at the same location. Looking forward to seeing you all out there and remember, all proceeds going to Discovery Camps...let's send some well deserved children to camp next year!!

We will have shirts, koozies, Wyld cups(that can be taken on the river for our river float on Sunday), 50/50 raffle, raffles throughout the day, and let's not forget the best part to beat the heat...MISTING machine above keeping you cool and comfortable.

Tubing Against Cancer Setlist

12:00-1:15 Michael Burtts, Mandi Powell

1:25-2:40 BJ Thibodeaux, Bryan Boyce

2:50-4:05 Jack Nelson, Jonathan Garcia, Jordan Haynes

4:10-5:25 Susan Hickman, Heather Rayleen,
McKenna Kasowski

5:35-6:50 Craig Bowen, Clayton Chapin

7:00-7:15 Silent Auction Ends/Live Auction Begins

7:20-8:35 Josh Wager, Michael Burtts, Tyler Bond

8:45-10:00 Melissa Brooke Band

Good evening TAC23 family, hope you all are having a pleasant night so far. I wanted to share with you a few things about our event this year. As you can see below, we have our setlist times and new for this year for all of our newcomers, a FAQ sheet. If you have any other questions that aren't mentioned, please add it to the comments and I'll respond as soon as I have the answer for you. Thank you again for your continued support and look forward to seeing you all out Aug 5th! Don't forget on Aug 6th we'll have the annual float along the Guadalupe at noon. Best to be there between 11a-11:45a if you'd like to join us.

Tubing Against Cancer Setlist/Time Slots

12:00-1:15: Michael Burtts
1:25-2:40: BJ Thibadeaux, Bryan Boyce, Court Nance
2:50-4:05: Jack Nelson, Jorge Gallegos, Jonathan Garcia
4:20-5:35: Susan Hickman, McKenna Kasowski, Heather Rayleen
5:50-7:05: Craig Bowen, Clayton Chapin
7:05-7:20: Silent Auction Ends/Live Auction Begins
7:20-8:35: Michael Burtts, Josh Wager, Tyler Bond
8: 45-10pm: Melissa Brooke Band

Tubing Against Cancer 2023 FAQ's

When and where is the event?
Aug 5th at The Gruene Light Bar at Rockin' R from 12p-1a, Music will stop at 10pm, but bar will remain open until 1am.

What is the charity?
Discovery Camps-A camp for kids ages 8-16 that are battling cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.

How much are tickets?
Free, but donations are highly encouraged.

Where does the money go?
After expenses, 100% goes to the kids tuition for camp. Each child sponsored is $1,300 for the week and our goal this year is to send 5 kids to camp!!

What activities will there be?
We will be having music all day long, games for all ages, 50/50 raffle, raffles throughout the day, live-auction, and silent auction.

Who are the artists performing?
Josh Wager, Susan Hickman, Heather Rayleen, McKenna Kasowski, Jonathan Garcia, Jorge Gallegos, Melissa Brooke Band, Michael Burtts, Court Nance, Bryan Boyce, Jack Nelson, BJ Thibodeaux, Tyler Bond, Craig Bowen, Clayton Chapin

Will there be tip jars set up on stage for artists playing the benefit?
Yes, several jars will be available to donate to them.

Is outside food/alcohol allowed on premises?
No food/drinks are allowed in, including water. We will have water jugs stationed around the premises.

Will there be food available?
Yes. El Arroyo Food Truck is set up on-site and open on weekends.

Who's allowed to participate? Is there an age requirement?
There is no age requirement as long as there's an adult present for children under 6...especially around the water.

Where do we park?
TBD, I hope to have this answered in the coming week.

Is this establishment pup-friendly?
Yes, it certainly is as long they have a leash present at all times.

Are there restrooms on-site?
Yes, there's a restroom trailer behind the bar. Signs will lead you to it.

Additional Info for Tubing at Rockin' R...

Guadalupe 4 Locations and 2 Floats on the Guadalupe River Voted Best River Outfitter in New Braunfels For Over 30 Years! Our Locations on the Guadalupe River Rockin' R in Gruene 1405 Gruene Road, NBTX, 78130 The Double Rockin' R 1321 River Terrace, NBTX,

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, here's to another year of helping out Discovery Camps at the 11th Annual music festival happening Aug 5th at The Gruene Light! Come enjoy the day with us and invite your family, friends, coworkers, and complete strangers. Look forward to seeing you all out there!!

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Want to know more about the Camp Discovery Family, look no further.

Hello all! You may have noticed that we have changed our name here on Facebook! Our page was created back when Camp Discovery was our only program. We want to create a centralized page which covers all of our camping programs. This will hopefully make it less confusing for newcomers to our Camp Family, and make it easy to find information on all of our various camps!

We at VisionWorks host many camping experiences for children who are battling cancer and their families. For those who may not know, here are some descriptions of our SIX camping programs that VisionWorks now hosts!

• Camp Discovery: Our main and largest program is Camp Discovery, a week long summer camp for children ages 7 to 16 who are either currently battling or have battled pediatric cancer. Camp Discovery children will experience perhaps the best week of their life by swimming, fishing, climbing, canoeing, laughing, dancing, singing, horseback riding, and simply being with other people who can relate to their situation.

• VisionWorks Family Camp Weekends: Weekend camps hosted for our normal Camp Discovery campers and their whole families. This includes most of our normal activities as well as a time of connectivity for the parents whose children are battling cancer.

• Camp Common Ground: An annual weekend camp hosted for families of children with special needs who are also facing a secondary diagnosis of cancer. This includes most of our normal activities as well as a time of connectivity for the parents whose children are battling cancer.

• Camp Firefly: An annual weekend camp hosted for the families of children who have passed away from cancer. This includes most of our normal activities as well as a time of connectivity for the parents who have lost their child to cancer.

• AYA in SA: Quarterly daytime or weekend events hosted for Adolescents/Young Adults (AYA) in the San Antonio area who have been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 17 and 29. This gives them the opportunities to bond and have fun with other young adults facing their same battle.

• Camp Brave Hearts: Monthly in-hospital camps held at Methodist Children’s Hospital. These monthly camps provide four days of fun and respite for children in the pediatric oncology clinic as well as those children in in-patient care battling life-threatening illnesses. Our goal with Camp Brave Hearts is to bring the joy of camp to those who are unable to attend our other camp sessions due to their medical situations.

First time playing disc golf and it definitely won’t be my last!! Thanks Dani & Chris for the invite on this perfect day. @ Nani Falcone Park

Black Friday-Cyber Monday Specials

Give Back Auctions and Tubing Against Cancer are teaming up again to help kids fighting cancer spend a week in the beautiful Texas Hill Country at Camp Discovery. From now through Monday at 10pm, you can help by bidding on items specifically for us at www.tacauction.org. If you’re looking for memorabilia, jewelry for your loved one, maybe limited prints from Comic-con, guitars, or trips, AND want to help kids, head on over and bid. Let’s make a difference in children’s lives and let’s get to bidding!! Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Please SHARE!!

Tonight at 8pm starts this year’s Give Back Auctions’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday and ends Monday at 10pm, helping local charities and these are just some of the items being auctioned off. Proceeds will be going to that gives kids fighting or have battled cancer a week long vacation in the Texas Hill Country. Are you looking for a gift for a loved one AND want to help a great cause? Head on over to www.tacauction.org and bid on one or two or ten items that interest you. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

So much to be thankful for each and everyday. Happy Thanksgiving to all my families! Hope y’all are doing great and have a blessed day and weekend with loved ones. Thank you all for the continued support of over the years. As a reminder, our giving back to is still in full force as we’ve teamed up with Give Back Auctions again and set up an online Black Friday/Cyber Monday auction starting TONIGHT at 8pm going through to Monday at 10pm. Head on over to www.tacauction.org and start bidding on some incredibly reduced priced items...trips, jerseys, limited Comic-Con prints, jewelry, and more. Let’s continue helping kids have a week off in the beautiful hill country next year, every bit helps those fighting warriors. Happy Thanksgiving!! Please SHARE!!

Tubing Against Cancer Charity Auction Black Friday-Cyber Monday "Support A Cause" Online Auction. Please Help Tubing Against Cancer in Support of Visions Works Camp Discovery & Send These Kids that are Fighting or Battling Cancer to Camp. Cost $1300 per child for this experience of a lifetime for them so please help!!!!!!!! Bid High Bid...

Alright ladies and gentlemen, from Now through 10pm Sunday night, we will be auctioning off items for anyone that wasn’t able to join us for the event or maybe something will pique your interest now.

Give Back Auctions is partnering with Tubing Against Cancer in Support of Visions Works: Camp Discovery. Help send kids Battling or Fighting Cancer to Camp with an incredible Online Auction. There is Over 80 items to choose from to help support these kids. Cost $1300 for each Kid so we need your help. Bid on Any item and receive Rebecca Creek Distillery Tour & Tasting for 2 just for bidding.

Auction Runs September 4th 5:00pm
Thru September 9th 10:00pm

Follow this link www.tacauction.org & sign up to help raise money and get a great deal on over 80 items to choose from.

Some of these great items are Autographed Rare Sports Memorabilia, Ladies & Men’s Gifts, Liquor Baskets, Trips, Jewelry, Resort Stay, Hunts, Gift Certificates, Dinners, Golf, and Much Much More!

Give Back Auctions is offering you the fantastic opportunity to have their unique Buy Now Option package. Choose The Buy Now Option & you not only get the auction item of your choice but also a package worth $1,300 starting as low as a purchase of $250.

Buy this Item at The Buy Now Price & Receive All Complimentary Packages Below
Buy Now Option Package worth $1300:

Cancun Resort Stay- 5 Days 4 Nights Stay. Three Resorts to choose from approximately $190.00 in Taxes & Fees Not Included. Never Expires No Black Out Dates
Rebecca Creek Distillery- Private Tour, Tasting, for 2 People with 2 Cocktails
(www.rebeccacreekdistillery.com)

Nothing Bundt Cakes- One Bundtlet Each Month for 1 Year
(www.nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/tx/san-antonio):

Wine Paired Dinner Theater for 2- 4 Coursed Wine Paired Dinner Theater for 2 at Sylver Spoon in New Braunfels
(www.sylverspoon.com):

Please SHARE!!!! Let’s raise more funds for these most deserving kids!

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Good evening everybody. Hope y’all are doing great this lovely day. Wanted to give a few shout outs to some of our incredibly generous friends for donating to our Live and Silent Auctions so far. If you’re a golf lover or know someone who is, we’ll have some 2-some rounds for 4 different courses, thanks to Foresight Golf. Also, we have a few hunts in the works for all you hunters out there and maybe a guided fishing trip..., but definitely some fishing gear for all you anglers out there. courtesy of Can’t Catch S**t Fishing Apparel! You like rodeos? We’ve got you covered as Tejas Rodeo has donated some tickets to us as well! Many more coming, but wanted to give you a lil taste of what we’ve been up to. If you or someone you know would like to donate an item, please msg me and we’ll get your info.
Thank you for your continued support for such a worthy cause...let’s help kids fighting or who have battled a chance to enjoy a week at Camp Discovery!!