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06/25/2025

Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana raised $1.8 million to continue its great works. Congratulations to everyone involved in this astounding and poignant gala!

More than 650 guests attended this record-breaking Make-A-Wish evening, raising over $1.8 million to continue the organization’s ongoing legacy.

06/24/2025

Houston Symphony League celebrated its annual President's Luncheon, where outgoing president Heidi Rockecharlie was celebrated and new president Leslie Nossaman was inducted. The League donated $193,000 to Houston Symphony for the year.

French inspiration at the annual Houston Symphony League President’s Luncheon-“Bienvenue à Versailles,” as $193,000 was gifted to Symphony.

06/11/2025

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06/07/2025

Vita Living, an organization for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) celebrated its annual Vita Living “Pearls of Wisdom” Gala and raised more than $207,000. Congratulations to all involved!

Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) were celebrated by 300 at the annual Vita Living “Pearls of Wisdom” Gala.

06/04/2025

Chairs Francie & Mike Willis and over 400 supporters and sponsors helped The Furniture Bank raise a record-breaking $300,000 at the "No Kids on the Floor" Gala!

The Furniture Bank is $300,000 richer, thanks to the 400 excited guests who happily witnessed the record-breaking “No Kids on the Floor Gala!”

06/03/2025

Legacy Community Health's Little Readers Fiesta was a springtime hit, as 150 guests gathered at Paige Fertitta's River Oaks home to help the organization raise $250,000!

Over 150 people attended Paige Fertitta's River Oaks home to celebrate Legacy Community Health’s Little Readers Fiesta, which raised $250,000.

06/01/2025

Houston Ballet had another successful "Raising the Barre." 160 guests joined chairs Duyen & Marc Nguyen and Dr. Tatiana Sorkin & Michel Coret at Caracol to raise $110,000 for the annual dinner. Congratulations to all involved in this fun-filled evening!

Chairs Duyen & Marc Nguyen and Dr. Tatiana Sorkin & Michel Coret glowed as 160 dined at Caracol for Houston Ballet’s “Raising the Barre.”

05/28/2025

CanCare's 6th annual HOPE Survivorship Luncheon drew a crowd of 400 to support the organization's outstanding work and raise $350,000. Congratulations to Chairs Michele Leal Farah and Tony Bradfield, as well as to all those involved, for a great afternoon!

For thirty-five years, the motto for the CanCare organization has been “A Survivor by your side.” 400 supporters gathered to raise $350,000.

05/26/2025

BRASS celebrated its 30th anniversary at a beautiful River Oaks residence. Over the three decades, the organization has given over $9 million to support mentorship and scientific support with scholarships at Baylor College of Medicine.

After three decades, over 100 supporters celebrated the more than $9 million raised supporting BRASS scholars at Baylor College of Medicine.

05/26/2025

The Bryan Museum held its 10th annual Wildcatter's Gala and with the help of 500 supporters, $1.3 million was raised for this legendary Galveston landmark! Congratulations to all involved!

The beloved Bryan Museum in Galveston celebrated its tenth anniversary with the annual Wildcatter’s Gala, which was an “oil-gushing” success!

05/25/2025

Houston Hospice celebrated its 24th Annual Butterfly Luncheon recently, along with 200 excited supporters. The event was chaired by Monica Hampton. Congratulations to everyone involved.

New York Times best-selling author Alua Arthur was welcomed by a crowd of 200 for the 24th Annual Houston Hospice Butterfly Luncheon.

05/20/2025

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