Attire: Home Team
Chairmen: Michael Knudsen and Fred Wahrlich
Party Notes: Draft your own NFL team, buffet dinner, auction and prizes
Benefiting: Today’s Harbor for Children whose mission is to provide healthy, comprehensive care for children and families in crisis. For children who are experiencing family hardship, neglect, abandonment or abuse, the Harbor provides a family environment in a home setting. Through its programs, the Harbor strives to help children learn to overcome self-destructive patterns, break cycles of abuse, develop social skills, learn responsibility, and work towards becoming healthy, happy and productive members of society.
Attire: Cocktail
Chairman: Franelle Rogers
Honorary Chairmen: Carolyn Faulk, Cathy and David Herr, Jeanie and Jim Janke, Dean Putterman
Wine Hosts Chairman: Robert T. Sakowitz
Events: Champagne reception, gourmet four-course meal prepared by
guest chefs with wine from top wine collectors, auction
Entertainment: Pat Green
Benefiting: The T.J. Martell Foundation is a national 501(c )(3) founded by the music industry. To date more than $280 million has been raised to fund innovative cancer research at flagship hospitals across the United States.
Attire: Cocktail (artfully chic with sensational sneakers!)
Chairmen: Beth Madison, Beth Robertson and Judy Nyquist
Artist Honoree: Trenton Doyle Hancock
Party Notes: Cocktails, Strolling Supper Under the Stars and Surrounded by Art
Benefiting: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Public Art of the University of Houston System (PAUHS) – one of the most important collections in the country, showcasing the new Temporary Public Art Program Series, announcing the future of the program, and new plans for the Collection
Attire: Cocktail
Chair: Harry Gee
Honorary Chair: Clay Neff
Honoree: Dr. Paul Klotman
Events: Cocktails, dinner, auction
Tables: $25,000, $10,000, $5,000 and $3,500; Individual Tickets starting at $400
Contact: Gidget Swift gswift@medicalbridges.org or 713.766.6557
Benefiting: Medical Bridges recovers medical surplus that would otherwise be discarded and redistributes it to hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers in less fortunate countries. Their goal is to continue bridging the healthcare gap, connecting those who have with those who hope. For more information www.medicalbridges.org
Chair: Amy S. Lampi
Co-Chair: Kate Yadan
Honorary Chairs: Phoebe and Bobby Tudor and Phillips66
Benefiting: The Greater Houston Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, an international association of professionals who advance philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy. Website: www.afphouston.org
Attire: Black Tie
Chairmen: Frances Moody and Tony Buzbee
Honorary Chairmen: Julie and Brook Brookshire
Honoring: Debbie & Roger Clemens, Meredith Flores, Katie Gibson, Samantha & Raz Halili, Ronnie Killen & Kelley Louis, Edna Meyer-Nelson, Jennifer & Chap Pinkerton, Kristi Schiller, Kristina Somerville, Beth Wolff, Junior Honorees Reagan, Rilley & Delaney Bond
Events: Cocktails, silent, live & big board auction and presentation of Honorees and their pets
Benefiting: Citizens for Animal Protection, a non-profit service organization, has served pets and people in Greater Houston for over 46 years. Since 1972, CAP, a National winner of the PetSmart Charities Humane Award of Excellence, has sheltered and cared for over 450,000 orphaned, neglected and abandoned animals. CAP has been awarded a 4- Star rating for sound fiscal management with www.CharityNavigator.com for the 12th consecutive year. Only 1% of the charities rated nationwide have achieved this exceptional distinction. www.cap4pets.org
Attire: cocktail
Chairmen: Honorees: Whitney and Jim Crane
Party Notes: Reception, dinner, award presentation and celebration of 25 years of HCHD Foundation
Benefiting: Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center
Harris County Hospital District Foundation – The mission of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation is to enhance the broad healthcare mission of the Harris Health System by soliciting and raising funds for and increasing the community’s awareness of Harris Health System