Houston Hospice recently welcomed Pulitzer Prize winner Gail Caldwell to speak at their 16th Annual Butterfly Luncheon on March 30, 2017, at the The Houstonian Hotel. Gail Caldwell also signed copies of her bestselling memoir, Let’s Take the Long Way Home, about her friendship with author Caroline Knapp (Drinking a Love Story) who died seven weeks after a lung cancer diagnosis at the age of 42. Proceeds from the Butterfly Luncheon help support Houston Hospice and its Butterfly Program of pediatric hospice care.
On Saturday, March 04, 2017, from 8:00 pm to Midnight, the Achievement Through Leadership Foundation along with the Missouri City-Sugar Land Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated recently held a fundraiser Kasino Royale 2017: Harlem Nights at the Houston City Club in Houston, Texas. This event will help fund scholarships for deserving Houston-area youth that are college-bound seniors. There were casino tables, a live band, dancing, dining, and drinks for an exciting night of pure fun. Congratulations to all of the Kasino Royale 2017: Harlem Nights honorees including Dr. Rodney Watson, Eugene Daniels, Kenneth Hines, Michael Love, Dr. Onedia Gage, & lifetime achievement honoree Reginald Randolph. This event is one to be remembered!rt images and videos by clicking on the icons above.
The Children’s Museum of Houston recently held its "No Limitations" 2017 Friends & Families Luncheon at the River Oaks Country Club on March 1, 2017. The Mistress of Ceremony was ABC-13 news anchor Gina Gaston-Elie. Rachel Regan and Millette Sherman were the Friends and Families Luncheon Chairs, and the inspirational gymnast Jen Bricker was the featured speaker. Nearly 400 people were in attendance at the 2017 "No Limitations" Friends & Families Luncheon and this luncheon raised more than $166,000.
