About
Deer To Fox Productions
What began as a couple of neighbors saying, “You know what, we should have a giant party with live music!” has evolved into a 300+ person event that has raised over $130,000 for various charities. Join us as we continue to make a difference, one celebration at a time.
Your Hosts:
Joe DePalma
Co-founder, Punch
Lindsay DePalma
Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
John Fraser
VP Sales, Trinity Cyber
Cari Fraser
Human Resources, DHS
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring communities together for fun-filled events that raise money and awareness for different charities each year. We strive to create memorable experiences while making a positive impact on those in need.
This Year’s Cause:
We’ve come a long way since the first backyard fundraiser, but some things are worth circling back to. This year, we’re bringing it home and supporting a cause that’s close to our hearts: Ellie’s Hats.
If you’ve never heard of them, Ellie’s Hats started small, just like us. One man named Jay Coakley wanted to lift the spirits of a young girl named Ellie who was battling cancer. He began sending fun, colorful hats to kids like her, doing what he could to brighten their days. Over time, Ellie’s Hats grew into something powerful. They now send care packages to children with cancer all over the country and provide direct financial help to families in need. Jay isn’t just the founder—he’s a friend. And we’ve seen the impact of his work. Every dollar we raise makes a real difference for families going through the toughest time of their lives.
So this year, come hang out. Come dance. Come donate. Let’s make some noise for the kids, the families, and a mission that means so much more than just a hat.
Help us get to:
$35k
That’s Ellie!
Past Events
Not our first rodeo.
We’ve been doing this a while—and each year, it’s grown bigger, better, and more meaningful.
2022
$10k
We kicked things off with Ellie’s Hats and never looked back.
2023
$40k
In memory of Kyle, Sherry, and Joe Sr.—deeply loved and dearly missed.
2024
$89k
Jon showed up for Kyle. We showed up for his foundation.
Why we do this.
For Kyle. For Ellie. For all of them.
Check out this clip from last year’s event—why we started, who we do it for, and why it still matters.