Million Dollar Luncheon with Mayor and Astros STAR Is a Fab Freebie for Charity’S Supporters
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idstuff sPring 2017 R K I D S “ O U A R E E V E RkY B O ” D Y ’ S K I D S MillioN dollAR lUNCheoN WiTh MAyoR ANd ASTRoS STAR iS A FAb FReebie FoR ChARiTy’S SUPPoRTeRS Shelby hodge | CultureMap | editor-at-large | 10.4.16 heN hoUSToN ChildReN’S ChARiTy FoUNdiNg exeCUTiVe diReCToR Laura Ward began planning the organization’s 20th anniversary cele- Wbration, she wanted it to be a thank you to those who had helped the charity aid more than 1.5 million children and assist more than 300 agencies in its two decades. A freebie was declared. With. generous underwriting from the Hyatt regency downtown (where the gala has been held each of those 20 years), Ward was able to pull off a midday miracle. More than 500 guests poured into the hotel Mayor Turner, Penny Loyd, ballroom for a three-course lunch, a full court press of Laura Ward, he spirit Tilman J. Fertitta thank you’s and the promise of a ren’s $1 million gift to Texas Children’s “What an incredible charity. I think HCC embodies t of Houston, without question. They help Texas Child Cancer and Hematology Centers. Hospital with our young cancer And guests didn’t have to pay a thing. patients, many of whom literally Mayor sylvester Turner presented don’t have running water or board chair Tilman Fertitta, board electricity in their homes, and president Penny Loyd and Ward with who frankly couldn’t receive treatment if not for the Houston a proclamation declaring it Houston lf of each of our patients and Children’s Charity Day. Children’s Charity Emergency Fund. I’d like to thank all of the supporters of this charity on beha— DaviD G. PoPlack, M.D. their families.” in this issue: bMW CelebRATeS New year brings New Role |2 Thank you Madam President |2 Th Thank you Carlos |2 10 ANNiVeRSARy AS Awards luncheon cont’d |3 20th Annual gala |4-5 gAlA TiTle SPoNSoRS Underwriter event |5 Community outreach |6 ” Christmas Party |7 s d Toy distribution |7 i K Adopt-A-Family |7 s TH ’ oR The 10 ConseCuTive year, houston Children’s y 2017 board of directors |8 d Charity’s board of directors is excited to announce that o 2017 Upcoming events |8 b y r both BMW of West Houston & Momentum Volunteer Corner | 8 e st v FBMW southwest will be the 21 annual Stay Connected |8 E e out in the Community |8 r gala Title sponsors! A s id We would like to extend a special thank you K r to Maria Moncada alaoui – bMW of West u O houston and Tommy Kuranoff – Momentum “ bMW Southwest for their profound dedication. Their generous contributions are unparalleled and have truly made a difference in the lives of countless special children. Thank you Maria and Tommy for continuing your steadfast support of houston Children’s Charity! HousTon CHiLdren’s CHariTy • sPring 2017 • 1 A New Year Brings New Role Laura Ward has served “In reaffirming every day the as houston children’s charity’s Founding execu- greatness of our city, we must tive Director since the first understand that greatness organization’s inception is never a given. It is earned. in 1996. her steadfast Over and over. It is not a journey leadership and resolve to of short cuts or settling for less care for houston’s special and certainly not a path for the children make her one of houston’s leading faint- hearted. Rather, it’s the non-profit executives. For that reason, and risk takers, the doers, the makers many more, houston children’s charity’s of things. It’s each of you who Board of Directors unanimously voted care for Houston’s children who to elect laura as the organization’s have taken us up the long rugged first-ever President & ceo at the path to giving at unparalleled last board meeting of 2016. heights. I quickly learned that not much happens in any non- profit without volunteers. No “It is hard to one is cherished more in this put into words world than someone who the level of lightens the burden of another impact that and those who care for Houston Children’s Charity has had, not only on my life as its Chairman, children well.” but for the tens of thousands of children who reap the benefits each year. For the past 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside Laura Ward, our board, the staff, and volunteers who dedicate so much of themselves toward the betterment of our community. Laura’s determination and her belief that ‘need never takes a vacation’ ensures that thousands of underserved children receive the help they so desper- ately need every year. I have stood back at countless events where smiles and tears of joy can be seen on everyone’s face – and I know that the work being done has truly made a dif- ference. I’m proud to have and continue to be a part of a wonderful group of special indi- viduals that make up Houston Children’s Charity. —T ILMAN F E RT I T TA , Chairman of the Board Thank You, Madam President AFTeR TWo yeARS oF diligeNTly SeRViNg AS hoUSToN ChildReN’S ChARiTy’S PReSideNT, Penny Loyd will make the transition to immediate Past-President in 2017. Penny’s love for children and her increasingly generous heart have resulted in a winning combination for the special children that hCC serves. her creative ideas and desire to better the lives of children, even in the smallest of ways, have added tremendous benefit to the support of houston’s special children. Thank you for your commitment and service, Penny! Thank You, for being Restless for oUR Cause, Carlos! hoUSToN ASTRoS PlAyeR, CarLos Correa, announced his partnership with houston Children’s Charity’s “A Better Night’s Sleep” program at the beginning of 2016 through his Restless for the Cause initiative. Since then, his generosity and sincere want to make a difference in the lives of houston children has served as an inspiration to many. Carlos’ participation and support at numerous bed distributions has made a lasting impression and given hundreds of children the opportunity for a better night’s sleep! 2 • HousTon CHiLdren’s CHariTy • sPring 2017 two DecaDes oF carinG 1 9 9 6 1 9 9 7 1999 2001 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2016 Founding of annual easter adopt-a- limbs Back2school celebrated one Decade a Better hcc closet Partnership with kool kidz celebrated two Decades houston Party tradition Family for life program was of caring; hcc pledged a night’s sleep program the rod ryan program was of caring; Partnership with children’s began; First van program program founded gift in the amount of program was was founded; show and founded houston astros’ carlos charity, was awarded was was $1,000,000 that was founded Partnership with Bullshirts for correa’s restless for the inaugural through chari- founded founded matched at $1,050,000 by the u.s. Marines hcc’s Back2school cause benefiting a christmas ots for children an anonymous donor in toys for tots program began; Better night’s sleep program Party program honor of sue & lester program began Melissa Juneau was founded; hcc pledged smith to establish the revamps hcc another $1,000,000 toward houston children’s closet the houston children’s charity charity Family emergency Family emergency Fund at Fund at texas children’s texas children’s cancer center cancer center th 20 Anniversary Luncheon—C o N T i N U e d 2 3 houston Astro 4 1 Carlos Correa, recipient of the Shining Star Award, added his plaudits to praise for 5 hCC. “hCC takes care of many needs for children,” Correa told the gathering, “but the one that i felt was most special and where my work could help the largest amount children was A Better Night’s Sleep.” 7 6 Fertitta and his wife, Paige, received the landry’s inc. Corporate Commitment 8 Award in a long string of honors 10 that included the Voice of Children Award to AbC-13 news anchor dave Ward, the lifetime of giving Award to sue 11 and Lester smith, the Spirit of Service Award to John nau iii and Silver eagle 9 distributors, the heart of houston 13 Award to Trini Mendenhall, the Media Champion Award to dancie Ware, the 12 14 guardian Angels Award to Maria Moncada alaoui and Tommy Kuranoff of bMW, and the dedicated Support to Tom netting of the hyatt 17 Regency. longtime hCC volunteer 15 16 18 Carol sawyer was presented the Making A difference Award. 19 21 22 20 23 24 26 25 1. Judge ed emmett, shelby Hodge, 10. Laura Ward, 21. Penny & Paul B. Loyd Jr. Mayor sylvester Turner Jacah Jefferson 22. Laura Ward, 2. John B. Johnson, gary Becker, 11. Maria Moncada alaoui & Trini Mendenhall, Tama Lundquist omar alaoui Tilman J. Fertitta 3. BMW display 12. alan Becker, 23. Patrick dugan, 4. danice & randall Lowry diana Brackman grant guthrie, 5. Carol sawyer, stan Caplan, 13. Carlos Correa Bob ogle dr. Tom sawyer, 14. Laura Ward, 24. Twila Carter, rosalyn Caplan dancie Ware, Pamela Wright 6. Lt. Paula read, Tilman J. Fertitta 25. sherri Zucker, officer Michael enriquez, 15. Mayor sylvester Turner, Brittany Zucker officer alvaro vallejo, Laura & dave Ward 26. Tyson Faust & officer roman Conchola, 16. Laura Ward, Tena Lundquist Faust officer dominique Moore, Carol sawyer 27. 1st sgt. sonny Medina, sgt. Michael Tewold 17.