School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights 2026
September 10, 2026 5:30pm - 9:30pm White River Conference Center
It’s time to shine under the stadium lights! Care to Learn’s signature fundraising event is in its fifth year and bigger than ever: Thursday Night Lights All-Stars:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
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This year, we’re dialing up the dazzle for an unforgettable evening that features everything we love: celebrating together while helping students thrive.
Join your fellow fans, friends, and champions for an event packed with pre- and postgame fun, all-star photo opportunities, and an incredible program. Bring your team spirit (and your sparkle) as we light up the night and rally together to change lives. Because when our community comes together, we can help all kids feel like All-Stars.
A Winning Cause
At the end of the day, we know the real win is ensuring that all students have the health, hunger, and hygiene resources they need to succeed in school. Success means ensuring that children who need it most receive items like a brand new bed to sleep in, weather-appropriate shoes to wear to school, and a full dinner so they can focus the next day.
When these needs are met, kids in our community can truly shine.
2026 Sponsorship Details
Sponsorships for next year's event are being tackled fast. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our starting lineup! For more information about 2026, contact our CEO, Krystal Simon, via email (Krystal@caretolearn.org).
Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!
Game Day Presenting Sponsor
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Mercy
Tailgate Sponsor
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Reliable Toyota
Pregame Sponsor
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Central Bank & Trust
Postgame Sponsor
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Loomer Rentals
Touchdown Sponsors
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Bass Pro
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CoxHealth
Field Goal Sponsors
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Arvest
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Edward Jones
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Lacie & Roger Clark
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Pam & Mike Lowry
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Krystal & Luke Simon
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Skyglow Drones
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SMC Packaging
End Zone Sponsors
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American National
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Debbie & Bill Hart
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Fireworks Supermarket
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First Residential Independent Mortgage
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Forvis Mazars
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Jeff Child's Commercial Real Estate
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Kinetic Design + Development
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Mark Twain Elementary
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Mattax Neu Prater
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Paragon Architecture
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Physical Therapy Specialists
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SGC Foodservice
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Susan & Bill Kirkman
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The Lakes at Wild Horse
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TLC Properties
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TransLand
Super Fan Sponsors
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417 Magazine
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APlus Payroll
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Brinck Insurance Group LLC
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Bryan Properties
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Capital Teams
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Convoy of Hope
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Courtney Beykirch
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Denise Dunaway
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Dynamic DNA
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Great American Title
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Great Southern Bank
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Groom's Office Environments
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Heather & Pete Trinca
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House Theory Realty
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Jack Henry
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Jackson Real Estate
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Jason W. Johnson Attorney at Law
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Joselyn & Jeff Baldner
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Legacy Bank & Trust
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Marcia Mahnken
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Maxon Fine Jewelry
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Med-Pay, Inc.
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Michelle & Derek Day
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Mouery's Flooring
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Neale & Newman
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OakStar Bank
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OMB Bank
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Rio Contracting, LLC
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Sarah & Christopher Johnson
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Snyder Construction Group
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Springfield Public Schools
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SRC Community Relations
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State Beauty Supply
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Tim, Paula, and Kyle Dougherty
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Tri-State Truck Center
Kickoff Sponsors
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Burrell Behvioral Health
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Buxton Kubik Dodd
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Commerce Bank
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks
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Dwayne & Tammy Fulk
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Global Advisory Associates
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Hahn DeBeof
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Heart of America Beverage
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Jhasmine Watson
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KPM
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Paintwrx, LLC
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Rachael & Kevin Walsh
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Regent Bank logo
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Sapp Design Associates Architects