Jason Aldean and Houston’s DJ Daniel Team Up to Raise $200,000 for Heroes for Children
- All Country News
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When Jason Aldean rolled into Houston for his sold-out Full Throttle Tour stop at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on August 15, he didn’t just bring the thunder of country’s biggest hits. Before the stage lights even flickered on, the Grammy-nominated star made time for something far more powerful: giving back.
Aldean joined 13-year-old Houston native Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a young cancer warrior with a heart as unstoppable as his fight, for a day that blended baseball, mini-golf, and life-changing generosity. Together with the Houston Astros and tour sponsor Patriot Mobile, Aldean hosted families supported by Texas non-profit Heroes for Children, an organization dedicated to ensuring no family faces childhood cancer alone.
At the heart of the event was DJ Daniel himself. Diagnosed with a rare form of brain and spinal cancer at just five years old, Daniel was given five months to live. Eight years and more than a dozen surgeries later, he has become a force for hope, tirelessly advocating for families battling pediatric cancer. Earlier this year, he posted a video asking for Aldean’s help in raising money for Heroes for Children. In a twist of fate, Aldean and his friend Darius Rucker saw the video and answered the call.
“Hey, does anybody know Jason Aldean? Because we’re trying to do a country show down here to raise money for kids with cancer,” DJ said in his video. That simple request set into motion a partnership that culminated in Aldean’s $200,000 donation to Heroes for Children on Friday afternoon.
The day kicked off at Puttshack mini golf, where Aldean, DJ, and families enjoyed a break from the weight of hospital visits and treatments. The Houston Astros went even further, opening batting practice to kids, arranging meet-and-greets with players, and gifting tickets to a future game. Baseball legends Roger Clemens and Jeff Bagwell also showed up, swinging clubs on the course and posing for photos with families.
As the sun set and Aldean’s band geared up for the Full Throttle show, DJ took to the stage to share his own story. With remarkable poise, he spoke about how Heroes for Children supported him, cracked a few jokes that brought the house down, and reminded the packed Houston crowd why this fight matters.
Heroes for Children, co-founded by Jenny Lawson and Larissa Linton after both lost children to cancer, has become a lifeline for families across Texas. From financial assistance to emotional support, the organization’s mission is as much about hope as it is about help.
DJ Daniel’s fight is far from over, but so is his determination to make an impact. In teaming up with Aldean, he reminded Houston and anyone paying attention that even the biggest arenas can make space for the most important battles.
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