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ISSUE 5 – 2018 ISSUE 5 – 2018 1 THE FORUM LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTING HENRY’S TEXAS CHILDREN’S WELCOMES TEXAS CHILDREN’S CANCER CENTER STORY SECOND THERAPY DOG - 12 - - 27 - - 29 - To give Juliana a new heart and a brighter beginning. Juliana’s care at Texas Children’s Hospital began in the months before her birth due to a severe congenital heart defect. Her family feared the worst when she was also born prematurely. But at only 17 days old, Juliana received a new heart. Your donation to the Promise Campaign can help offer the sickest patients a new chance at life. Make your promise. Donate today. texaschildrens.org/promise 29421CD-010-112015 ISSUE 5 – 2018 IN THIS ISSUE ... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018 Upcoming Events 2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES What’s New, What’s Next 4 OFFICERS EMERITUS TRUSTEES Honoring Olympic Champion Michael Phelps 5 MICHAEL C. LINN JOSEPHINE E. ABERCROMBIE CHAIR KIRBY ATTWELL 12th Annual Evening with a Legend BEN A. BROLLIER KEVIN C. KING DONALD P. DEWALCH An Evening with Jewel PRESIDENT 6 ROBERT L. GERRY III Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Gala SUZANNE NIMOCKS DARRELL C. MORROW VICE PRESIDENT TOWNES G. PRESSLER Ambassadors for 8 Texas Children’s Hospital CINDY B. TAYLOR VICE PRESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD Ambassador Donor List C. PARK SHAPER EDUARDO AGUIRRE, JR. 10 TREASURER LEWIS E. BRAZELTON III Major Gift Honors a Legacy SUSAN BELL BOYKIN O. HOLCOMBE CROSSWELL 11 John M. O’Quinn Foundation SECRETARY BARRY H. MARGOLIS BEN B. MCANDREW III AISHA JAMAL EDWARD S. MCCULLOUGH The Forum Luncheon – Fall ASSISTANT SECRETARY 12 Highlighting Texas Children’s Cancer Center (NON-TRUSTEE) The Bad Pants Open 14 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Promises Kept 16 WILLIE J. ALEXANDER DAVID L. MENDEZ MERRELL A. ATHON SUZANNE NIMOCKS Endowed Chair Established in THOMAS G. BACON ANTHONY G. PETRELLO Honor of Retired Plastic Surgeon 17 SUSAN BELL BOYKIN DAN PICKERING Dr. Melvin Spira MARTHA CARNES GARY L. ROSENTHAL JOSEPH A. CLEARY, JR. TONY SANCHEZ Promise Campaign Donors ANTHONY F. DELUCA C. PARK SHAPER 18 JAN DUNCAN L.E. SIMMONS JENNY ELKINS JOEL V. STAFF 20 $1M Raised for Neurological Research NANCY R. GORDON Y. PING SUN MainStreet America Gala VICTOR E. HARRIS CINDY B. TAYLOR RONALD C. HULME TYM TOMBAR Helping Push the Boundaries JODIE LEE JILES BRAD TUCKER 21 of Epilepsy Surgery KEVIN C. KING MARK A WALLACE John S. Dunn Foundation ANN LENTS PETER S. WAREING MICHAEL C. LINN MAX P. WATSON Making Miracles Happen WILLIAM N. MATHIS SCOTT N. WULFE Program Partners, Events and Radiothons 22 ROBERT E. MEADOWS Captain Courageous: PROMISE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP Patrick DeClaire’s Story 24 PROMISE CAMPAIGN PROMISE CAMPAIGN Cooking Up A Cure CHAIRS CO-CHAIRS 26 CAROL AND MICHAEL LINN O. HOLCOMBE CROSSWELL Henry’s Story LESLIE AND MICHAEL FERTITTA Richard Engel and Mary Forrest 27 PROMISE CAMPAIGN CAROL AND PHIL GARNER HONORARY CHAIRS NANCY GORDON CARI AND JOHN GRIGGS Community Events Roundup JANICE AND BOB MCNAIR 28 JUDY AND GLENN SMITH 29 Texas Children’s Welcomes CONTRIBUTORS Second Therapy Dog AMBER L. TABORA, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Shannon and Mark A. Wallace PHILANTHROPY, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS The Trauma & Grief Center MICHAEL COTHRAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 30 ANN SAYE, MANAGING EDITOR Endowment Honors a Daughter’s JULIAN CAVAZOS, AMETHYST GONZALEZ, VERONIKA 31 Legacy and Courageous Battle JAVOR, ROSANNE MOORE, JESSICA POOL, JENNIFER with Cancer SMART, CAROLINE TIMM, KIMBERLY VETTER, The Feavel Family CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ADCETERA, DESIGN AND CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR Transformational Talks 32 JENNY ANTILL, QASIM BARNES, JULIAN CAVAZOS, ALLEN KRAMER, PAUL KUNTZ, CJ LEE, JOHN LEWIS, Anonymous Donor Funds 33 CJ MARTIN, CHINH PHAN, BRANDY STOESZ Distinguished Chair to Support CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Mental Health Research Celebration of Champions 34 Start making a difference today. Benefiting Texas Children’s Cancer Center Give over the phone Give via mail 832-824-6806 Texas Children’s Hospital Mini Tesla Helps Improve Mobility for Office of Philanthropy Patients at Texas Children’s Hospital 35 1919 South Braeswood Boulevard Give online Suite 5214 The Woodlands texaschildrens.org/give Houston, Texas 77030 Melisa and Albert Dion UPCOMING2018 EVENTS SEPTEMBER 29 THE LEGACY Put on your dancing shoes for this Motown-inspired event, benefiting both OF MOTOWN the Cancer Center and Legacy Tower at Texas Children’s Hospital. GALA OCTOBER 11 BAD PANTS You don’t need to bring your best golf game — just your worst pants. All proceeds OPEN benefit Texas Children’s Newborn Center. OCTOBER 12 CELEBRATION Join us as we celebrate champions in the community and champions in the fight OF against pediatric cancer. CHAMPIONS TOSS FOR OCTOBER 18 It’s a fun-raising fundraiser that’s like nothing TEXAS CHILDREN’S else. Come out for great food and good times as we raise support and awareness for HEART CENTER Texas Children’s Heart Center. Learn more and register for our upcoming events at waystogive.texaschildrens.org/events. Visit aspire.texaschildrens.org. All the amazing stories and Texas Children’s news you love in Aspire are just a touch, swipe or click away. Visit online and gain access to: full the latest more articles videos photos To view this issue, or for access to previous issues, visit aspire.texaschildrens.org. And don’t forget to share with friends! ISSUE 5 – 2018 5 AN EVENING WITH A LEGEND 12TH ANNUAL EVENT HONORS MICHAEL PHELPS A. Phelps, a 23-time gold medalist who has shattered many world records, spoke of his journey to Olympic greatness, touched on the challenges he has faced and focused on “We were incredibly honored his passion to improve the lives of children to have Michael Phelps share through the Michael Phelps Foundation. Cancer patient, long-term survivor and this special time with us. His American Idol contestant Christian Spear commitment to children — sang the national anthem, and Peyton he most decorated Olympian of all Richardson — a patient who had just rung inspiring them to be the Ttime — and a legend in his own time — the bell to celebrate the end of her cancer best they can be in spite of Michael Phelps was the honored guest treatment the day before — gave the at the 12th annual An Evening with a invocation. Peyton also spoke about her adversity — makes him an Legend event last May. journey — a message that inspired the entire incredible role model for our Beneiting Texas Children’s Cancer crowd to rise in a standing ovation. Center, the evening included a beautiful The event, presented by Wells Fargo patients, and we are so seated dinner, an exciting paddle raise and co-chaired by Shelley Barineau, Julie grateful for his support.” and an intimate conversation with Phelps. Bergen, Ned Torian and Kathy Zay, raised The discussion was moderated by Emmy® more than $1.2 million for the Cancer Center. – Dr. David Poplack, director of award-winning journalist Andrea Kremer Carmen and Butch Mach and Kelli and Texas Children’s Cancer Center and emceed by Texas Children’s Hospital John Weinzierl served as honorary chairs. President and CEO Mark A. Wallace. B. C. Michael Phelps paid a very special visit to Texas Children’s Hospital to meet patients D. A. Shannon Wallace, Michael Phelps, and their families at Mark A. Wallace Texas Children’s Cancer Center. B. Shelley Barineau, Kathy Zay, He signed autographs, posed Michael Phelps, Dr. David Poplack, Julie Bergen, Andrea Kremer, Ned Torian for photos and offered words C. Mike Deasey, Darryl Montgomery, of encouragement to remind Kathy Orton and Tia Fuentes from Wells them that they are not alone Fargo, the event’s presenting sponsor in their ight. D. Stephanie and Brad Tucker and family with Mark A. Wallace (center) aspire.texaschildrens.org 6 CHILDREN’S HO AS SPIT EX A T L THE WOODLANDS GALA Shortly after Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands opened its doors, nearly 600 guests gathered in a lavish tent on the hospital grounds for a Grand Opening Gala last April. The highlight of the evening was a stunning performance by Grammy- nominated singer-songwriter, Jewel, who entertained the crowd by performing some of her famous hits, including “You Were Meant For Me.” She also shared the inspiration behind her music, personal details of her life and her gratitude for the A. work being done at Texas Children’s. Co-chaired by Tracey and Sean O’Neal and Johnna and Earlier in the day, Jewel was taken on a guided tour of Ryan Edone, the event raised nearly $900,000 for Texas Texas Children’s newest full-service community hospital. Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. During the evening, Their irst stop was the audiology suite in the outpatient guests were also treated to stunning décor and delectable building, where she was able to see irsthand the state-of-the delights by A Fare Extraordinaire, followed by a rousing art audiology booth named in her honor and in recognition live auction. Guests bid on exotic beach vacations and of her generous personal gift to support the hospital. exclusive behind-the-scenes Hollywood tours donated by Jewel then went room to room on the acute care loor Brenda and Bill Bannerman, Marchita and John Cook, of the inpatient facility talking with patients and families Kathy and George Bishop and others. The auction about their experiences. She also played board games in the alone brought in more than $300,000 to support hospital’s playroom and gave a special performance, which The Woodlands Hospital. brought lots of smiles to the children’s faces! ISSUE 5 – 2018 7 B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. A. Jewel visits with patients at Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands B. Gala co-chairs Tracey and Sean O’Neal and Johnna and Ryan Edone C.