Meet the Rock Stars

Katharine Cowan

Join Katharine and Mission 34 at the Big Chill at 6pm on Saturday, February 1st for an epic Bad Daddies concert, featuring six local "Rock Stars" battling for your cheers and donations. Enjoy a night of unforgettable music, delicious food, an open bar, and great company.  The first step is to buy tickets using the link below and then make sure to cast your votes by donating to your favorite rock star using the Donate & Vote link.

TICKET UPDATE

Due to overwhelming demand, we have paused ticket sales to assess availability.  Please use the “waitlist” button above to indicate your interest in purchasing tickets.  Mission 34 will reach out should additional tickets become available.

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What does a 'New Type of Tough' mean to you?

"It takes great courage to acknowledge and admit you are struggling and it takes even more courage to open up and reach out to someone for support.  That is true strength- to allow yourself to be vulnerable and then to ask for help."

Katharine Cowan

Community Leader

Meet Katharine

Katharine is a wife, mother of three children, and a generous member of our community with her time and talent. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Katharine attended UNC-Chapel Hill. After graduating and working in London for a bit, Katharine continued her studies at Oglethorpe University where she received her teaching degree. She and Mike were married in 1993 and moved to Augusta, Georgia where she taught Kindergarten while Mike was in residency. In 1999, they moved to Charlotte, where they raised their three children, Ansley, David, and Andrew.

As her children began school, it naturally made sense for Katharine to get involved. She combined her love of education and passion for children in the leadership roles she held with Parents Council, Booster Club, and various other committees during the twenty years her children attended Charlotte Latin School. Katharine also gives of her time at Good Friends of Charlotte, FOR Students, and Myers Park United Methodist Church.

When Katharine is not volunteering or taking care of her family, she enjoys exercising, playing tennis, pickleball, gardening, bridge, and hiking with friends and family. 


What was the first concert you attended?

Tony Orlando and Dawn, Atlanta, 1975 - early start to concert going! ;)


Who is your favorite rock star?

Prince

SPONSORS

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Falfurrias Capital is a Charlotte-based private equity firm focused on partnering with management teams to help grow middle-market businesses across various industries.
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Katalyst
Strengthening your business with Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data, and Managed Solutions
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The Bison Group
Connecting Expertise with Opportunity – Elevate Your IT Services
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Corcoran HM Properties is an award-winning, full-service residential real estate company serving the Carolinas.
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Arthur Elliott is the agency built to create growth at the speed of your brand.
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FSFG
The Carolina’s premier casual dining family of restaurants.
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Sana House
Mentoring and 24/7 individualized support for men in recovery from substance use disorder.
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Liz Shea Designs
ART FOR ALS- Together We Can Make A Difference
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Edison Foard
Built on Values. Driven by Relationships. Committed to Excellence.
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Trifecta Athletics
Don't cheat yourself, Treat yourself!
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Towne Bank
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Green Home Solutions

ROCKING HOSTS

A special thank you to those who help make this event possible.

Nancy & Alan Atwell
Mary Martha & Steve Beecy
Tracey & Joe Bernard
Heather & Sean Bonner
Susan & Dan Caldwell
Christina & Trip Caldwell
Kim & Jack Cobb
Lynn & Elliott Crutchfield
Lisa & Rhyne Davis
Kory Eubank & Jeff Mathis
Leila & Thomas Evans
Olga & Jay Faison
Lea & Mike Finegan
Heather & Tom Finke
Cassell & John Fitzhugh
Jen & Bill Fox
Debbie & Scott Frail
Jenny & Bill Fuller
Amy & Scott Gakenheimer
Mary Jane Gallagher
Page & Martin Hull
Jane & Tommy Hunter
Jessica & Camp Jenkins
Nancy  & James Johnson
Tara & David Julian
Jim & Libby Kelligrew
Patty & Chris Lambert
Kathy & Lance Lancaster
Gail & John Laughlin
Kristin & Allen Lewis
Beth & Darryl Malak
Liz & Greg McIntosh
Laura & Coy Monk
Kimbrel & Trip Morris
Tiffany & Ken Orndorff
Tonja & Scott Padgett
Haley & Scott Poole
Paige & Art Roselle
Jeannie & Matt Salisbury
Anne & Robert Schleusner
Debbie & Mike Scott
Ann & Gil Shea
Mary & Eric Sheridan
Mason & Michael Smith
Anna & Mark Smith
Kristin & Brett Smith
Ann & Welford Tabor
Laura & Chuck Thompson
Jane & Trey Tune
Noelle & Jeff Vandiver
Dawn and Don Whitmore