Beck, a Grammy-winning artist, took the stage to generate funds supporting children’s charities.
Captured celebrating their runner-up finish in the golf competition: King Nelson, a Board Member of Miracles for Kids, alongside Tom Gibbons (CEO of Darts Only Golf), Bob Iswan (CEO of MOTIVE Companies), Terry Reed, and Gary Standel.
Leon Bridges, John Oates, Taylor Dayne, Wang Chung’s Jack Hues, and Beck led four days of world-class entertainment benefiting children and their loved ones.
For our families life revolves around hospital visits, treatments, and financial stress. Stars & Stripes gives them a chance to relax & enjoy being together without the pressures they face every day. ”— Autumn Strier, Co-Founder and CEO of Miracles for KidsIRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For the 29th time, the Stars & Stripes Tournament turned the stunning Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort into a beacon of hope, generosity, and lasting memories. Philanthropists, business leaders, and families nationwide gathered for four remarkable days supporting children’s charities, including longtime partner Miracles for Kids.
The event takes its name from the children it serves—the true “stars”—while the “stripes” honor the tournament’s iconic marlin and deep-rooted fishing tradition. Supporters embody the qualities of gold: enduring, solid, beautiful, and valuable. Over time, Stars & Stripes has become one of the nation’s premier charitable destination events.
For the past 17 years, Miracles for Kids has proudly served as a leading charitable partner of the Stars & Stripes Children’s Foundation. Donors, board members, and supporters come together for a weekend that transcends fundraising. The gathering is a celebration of compassion, resilience, and the profound impact achieved when communities unite on behalf of critically ill children.
Attendees experienced four days of top-tier activities: an 18-hole golf tournament, deep-sea fishing in the Sea of Cortez, pickleball with celebrity host Terrel Owens, a poolside silent auction, and daily luxury resort events alongside nightly fundraising galas. Yet the most meaningful opportunity was connecting with the children and families served by the participating charities.
Evening festivities featured unforgettable shows from an all-star entertainment roster, including Grammy-winning artist Beck, acclaimed singer-songwriter Leon Bridges, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Oates (of Hall & Oates), and pop icon Taylor Dayne.
At the weekend’s core were the Stars & Stripes “Angel Flights”—children offered a once-in-a-lifetime break from the daily struggles of battling serious illnesses. For them, the event provided something priceless: time to build joyful memories. Miracles for Kids brought two families, who bravely shared their personal stories with hundreds of guests, reminding everyone that while the entertainment and activities draw people to Cabo, the children remain the true inspiration.
On the final night, a miracle unfolded on stage when a former Miracles for Kids Angel Flight recipient—who first attended Stars & Stripes at age 8—returned as a young adult and, through the Miracles for Kids Pillars Program, was offered a full-time job by charitable partner Merge Opportunities, another organization the foundation supports.
"Being in Cabo with our families is a privilege we never take for granted," said Autumn Strier, Co-Founder and CEO of Miracles for Kids. "For many of our families, life revolves around hospital visits, treatments, and overwhelming financial stress. Stars & Stripes gives them an opportunity to relax, reconnect, and simply enjoy being together without the pressures they face every day. Watching these kids laugh, play, and just be kids makes every moment meaningful. We are deeply grateful to the Stars & Stripes Children’s Foundation for creating joy and hope when our families need it most."
As another exceptional weekend concluded, one truth remained clear: though concerts, competitions, and celebrations create unforgettable memories, the children continue to inspire generosity, unite communities, and remind everyone of the event’s purpose. For nearly two decades, Miracles for Kids and the Stars & Stripes Children’s Foundation have shared a common mission: ensuring families facing childhood illness never have to navigate their journey alone. To learn more about Miracles for Kids, volunteer, donate, or sponsor a family, visit MiraclesForKids.org.
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ABOUT MIRACLES FOR KIDS: Miracles for Kids is a nonprofit organization serving children with life-threatening illnesses and their caregivers. Founded in 2004 by Co-Founder & CEO Autumn Strier, it creates stability for families crumbling under the financial and emotional weight of fighting for a child’s life. Through programs offering financial aid, basic needs, housing, and wellness to patients and families, Miracles for Kids helps caregivers battle bankruptcy, homelessness, hunger, and depression so they can focus on what matters most. In 2025, 82 cents of every dollar collected went directly to programs benefiting the families served. Based in Orange County, California, Miracles for Kids currently supports more than 500 families annually, including those treated at CHOC Children’s, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, Rady Children’s, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, By the Bay Health, City of Hope, Loma Linda University Hospital, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Follow @MiraclesForKids on Instagram to see how you can make a difference, and get involved at MiraclesForKids.org.
David LaBonte
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