CINCINNATI –Best Point Education & Behavioral Health had a great night kicking off their premier annual fundraiser, Rockin’ at Riverfest, at the home of Jenna and Tad DeBord.
Hosted by the 2025 Rockin’ at Riverfest co-chairs Jenna & Tad DeBord, Gail & Steve Mullinger, Jennifer & Matthew Wormington, and honorary co-chair Wes Miller, the kickoff is a celebration of what is now one of our tri-state’s largest events. Rockin’ at Riverfest is hosted for a remarkable cause and our co-chairs have raised over $420,000 already. Thank you, co-chairs and our title sponsors, The Unnewehr and Edelweiss Foundations and Presenting Sponsor the Heidt Family Foundation.
The event, held on Wednesday, June 18th, was attended by many of the event’s sponsors and some of the region’s businesses including: Emerge IT, Fort Washington Investment Advisors, HORAN Wealth, Foundation Risk Partners, Mike & Mary McGraw, Williams Family Foundation, Brendamour Warehouses, Dean & Anne Keriakes, Gorilla Glue, USI, and Encore Talent.
“We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and have been working with our co-chairs to make Rockin’ at Riverfest a phenomenal success,” said John Banchy, Best Point’s President and CEO. “Our goal is to surpass former years and raise over $700,000 at this year’s Rockin’ at Riverfest to support the 40+ programs and services that help the most vulnerable in our city.”
As a special moment during the evening, Owen Berta, a student at Best Point’s Heidt Center of Excellence, performed a piano piece for guests, showcasing the talent and potential that Best Point & Heidt Center of Excellence nurtures every day. His performance was a moving reminder of the organization’s mission to help children build the skills and confidence they need to succeed, while also supporting the families, schools, and communities that surround them.
Rockin’ at Riverfest 2025 will take place on August 31, 2025, at the Annie W. & Elizabeth Anderson Pavilion in Smale Riverfront Park. In addition, The Carousel Deck Party is a special program within Rockin’ at Riverfest with a premium view of the Riverfest fireworks. To participate in one of the city’s premier fundraising events and make a difference in the lives of others, please contact Tina Heintzman at theintzman@bestpoint.org for sponsorship information.
About Best Point: Best Point Education & Behavioral Health transforms the lives of over 13,000 children and their families residing in 176 community locations spanning the Tri-State area – every year. Our 40 community and campus programs reach far and wide. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health now has multiple campuses across Southwest Ohio and our ever-expanding list of programs and services includes a start-of-the-art campus for autism and pre-school services, complete and comprehensive education and behavioral health services for children and families, pediatric mental health urgent care and their own school-based health center. As we help children build the skills and confidence they need to success, we also help their schools, teachers, parents and others they touch.
Rockin’ at Riverfest Co-Chairs: Jenna & Tad Debord
Rockin’ at Riverfest Honorary Co-Chair: Wes Miller
Carol DeBord, Pam Sibcy & Christy Horan
Jeff March & John Banchy
Myra & Tom Boggs
Rebecca McDonough, Lissie Russert & Greg Payne
Jennie Berta, Owen Berta, Wes Miller & Jim Berta
