Chairmen: Dr. Sippi Khurana, Shawntell McWilliams, Cyndy Garza Roberts
Honorary Chairmen: Mary Ann and David McKeithan
Honorees: 2019 ABC13 Women of Distinction and Ambassador: Farida Abjani, Marilyn DeMontrond, Gaynell Drexler, Jo Lynn Falgout, Carolyn Faulk, Melissa Juneau, Dr. Kelly Larkin, Sneha Merchant, Claire Thielke, Jerre Williams and Merele Yarborough, the 2019 Ambassador.
Benefiting: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America supporting the Foundation’s mission to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve quality life for over 1.6 million children and adults affected by these life threatening digestive autoimmune diseases.
Chairmen: Wallis Marsh and Hallie Vanderhider
Special Guests: Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Montana and his Co-Captains Spencer Tillman and Hall of Fame Defensive Back Ronnie Lott of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XXXIV and presentation of the 2019 Lombardi Award
Benefiting: Lombardi Foundation, raising funds for victory over cancer through research and treatment at three excellent Houston healthcare organizations, Texas Children’s Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Harris Health System. Support for cancer treatment for children who cannot afford care is also provided.
Chairmen: Christina Morales and Cyndy Garza Roberts
Honorary Chairmen: Leisa Holland-Nelson and Leila Perrin
Honorees: Susan and Fayez Sarofim and Anheuser-Busch and Silver Eagle Distributors
Keynote Speaker: Steve Pemberton, Chief Human Resources Officer Globoforce and Best Selling Author, A Chance in the World
Benefiting: El Centro de Corazón (El Centro) an accomplished Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive range of pediatric and adult health care services, which include primary care, women’s health, dental, and behavioral health at its three health centers in Houston’s East End. El Centro also provides primary care services at its Southeast Health Center, which is located in an outpatient facility of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.
Chairmen: Lara Bell and Roseann Rogers
Honorary Chairmen:
Attire: Cocktail
Benefiting: ESCAPE Family Resource Center believes every child should grow up in a safe, healthy, and loving home. In fact, that has been our mission for over three decades. ESCAPE Family Resource Center delivers parenting education to assist families in providing more healthy development for their children. Over four dozen educators teach at-risk families the skills necessary to strengthen parent-child relationships and interactions among family members.
Chairmen: Penny Butler and Trey Strake
Honorary Chairmen: Marilyn and George DeMontrond
Honoree: John Poindexter and Marcus Luttrell and Shell Oil Company Deer Park
Attire: Boots and Jeans
Notes: Live music, auction, food and fun
Benefitting: Battleship Texas Foundation
The Battleship Texas Commission was established in 1948 to preserve and enhance the Battleship TEXAS and was the major player in bringing the ship to the Lone Star State. In 1998 the Commission was renamed the Battleship Texas Foundation. Today, the Foundation exists as an advocate for the TEXAS, and to help develop the historic ship into a premier hands-on museum and visitor attraction. The Battleship Texas Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and partners with Texas Parks and Wildlife in its mission. Donations and sponsorships make a direct impact on the success of Battleship Texas programs, including restoration, preservation, tours and education.
Who: Chairs Jenny Kempner, Isabel Lummis and Sue White
Details: Lunch by The Junior League. Proceeds from the luncheon benefit the operations of Houston Hospice and are the primary funds to support The Butterfly Program. The Butterfly Program is recognized as a national leader for the advancement of pediatric hospice care. The featured speaker will be a New York Time’s Bestselling Author. There will be fabulous Raffle Items. The dress code is business attire.
Benefiting: Houston Hospice www.houstonhospice.org
Founders and Chairmen: Ericka and Garrett Graham
Founding Chairmen: Hannah and Cal McNair and Lisa and Chris Seay
Benefiting: Project 88 connecting kids with opportunity
Chairman: Hallie Vanderhider
Honorary Chairmen: Megan and Luke Hotze and Hannah and Cal McNair
Events: Kentucky Derby viewing, auctions, games, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, a Run for the Roses racing wall
Attire: Derby
Benefiting: Bo’s Place which exists to provide grief support to children and families after the death of a loved one. For over 28 years, they have offered services at no cost with the belief that sharing one’s grief journey with peers who have had a similar experience is helpful and healing and creates a safe space where children do not have to feel alone in their grief.
LWI Chairmen: Michele Leal Farah and Maritza Gonzales
Honorary Chairman:
Benefiting: Latin Women’s Initiative