Best Seat in the House—Creating Memories for Families in Need

For many in our community, activities like sports games or theater shows aren't easily accessible. Ivan Gonzalez wants to change that with his nonprofit, Best Seat in the House. This organization provides event tickets to children and families facing physical or financial challenges.

"Best Seat provides everything from simple experiences to core memory-making moments, and we are so thankful,” remarked Jessica Pugh, whose son Lachlan has a rare genetic condition. “Everyone desires inclusion, connection and joy."

Last year, Lachlan and his family received tickets to a Savannah Bananas baseball game from Best Seat in the House.

Recently, the FOX 13 Dream Team surprised Ivan at the Hale Center Theatre. Expecting to meet venue representatives, Ivan was instead greeted by Lachlan, Jessica and some of the volunteers from Best Seat. To celebrate all the good Ivan does in the community, the Dream Team showered him with goodies, including event tickets, gift cards and $2000 from Mountain America Credit Union. Ivan was thrilled and said, "This will help us get a van for the charity."

This donation will enable Ivan to continue his mission of helping more children. "We want to reach more families," he shared.