Leadership Del Rio’s “Taste & Toss” Raises Community Spirit for Cancer Legacy Foundation

DEL RIO, TX — Community pride, friendly competition, and charitable giving came together this weekend as Leadership Del Rio hosted its Taste & Toss Cornhole Tournament at the historic Kress Building, with proceeds benefiting the Cancer Legacy Foundation at Val Verde Regional Medical Center.
The event drew residents from across the community for an afternoon of cornhole competition, food vendors, and fellowship, all while supporting a cause that impacts many local families.
Representing Leadership Del Rio, Mrs. Melissa Sanchez said organizers wanted to create an event that was both enjoyable and meaningful.
“We wanted to support something that truly matters and could help many people in Del Rio,” Sanchez said. “All of the profits raised today are going to the Cancer Legacy Foundation, and we are very proud of that.”
The fundraiser also introduced a growing recreational sport to the local community cornhole which has seen rising popularity across Texas and beyond.
Sanchez explained that members of the Leadership Del Rio class wanted to think outside the box when selecting a fundraiser.
“We wanted to do something different,” she said. “Bringing in food vendors and hosting a cornhole tournament created an opportunity for people to come together, compete, and enjoy themselves for a good cause.”
The event received support from Bordertown Baggers, whose sponsorship helped make the tournament possible.
Beyond the fundraiser itself, the event also highlighted the mission of Leadership Del Rio, a program of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce designed to cultivate current and future leaders throughout the community.
Leadership Del Rio brings together individuals from diverse sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, and business to learn more about local institutions, network with one another, and develop ideas that strengthen Del Rio.
Sanchez, who serves as a nursing instructor at Southwest Texas College, said the program has given her a new appreciation for her hometown.
“I was born and raised in Del Rio, but since joining Leadership Del Rio, I’ve learned so much more about what this city has to offer,” she said. “It has been an amazing experience.”
The organization is also investing in the next generation through Youth Leadership Del Rio, a companion program aimed at developing leadership skills among local students.
“That is very important because they are the future leaders of this community,” Sanchez said. “We need to start young and grow our own leaders.”
Residents interested in learning more about future Leadership Del Rio classes are encouraged to contact the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday’s Taste & Toss event served as another reminder of what can be accomplished when Del Rio comes together blending service, leadership, and generosity into one successful community gathering.