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Pink Tie Gala
Sharing a Little Bit About the Pink Tie Gala...
Together, these past black tie (or pink tie as may be the case) events have raised over $1 million! These vital funds will help to further conduct the research, education, screening, and treatment needed to help fight breast cancer in the Greater Houston Area.
2010 Pink Tie Gala
Saturday, March 6, 2010
InterContinental Hotel
Presented by Kroger Food Stores
The 5th Annual Susan G. Komen for the Cure Houston Affiliate’s Pink Tie Gala was hosted by Melissa Wilson, News Anchor, FOX 26. This event featured a cocktail reception and luxury silent auction, followed by a fantastic dinner and big board auction featuring an autographed Houston Texans football and a trip to Costa Rica. The evening also included entertainment by Candy Coburn, a national performing country music artist, and Infinite Groove band.
Honorary Chairs: Ann and Clarence Cazalot
2010 Hope Award Recipients for Individual Philanthropy: Paula and Gerard Stafford
2010 Hope Award Recipients for Ambassadorship: North Cypress Medical Center
2010 Hope Award Recipient for Corporate Philanthropy: ConocoPhillips
Kendra Kirsch Co-Survivor Award: Kaye Driscoll
2009 Pink Tie Gala
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Omni Hotel
Presented by Kroger Food Stores
In Honor of Nancy G. Brinker, sister of Susan G. Komen
The 4th Annual Susan G. Komen for the Cure Houston Affiliate’s Pink Tie Gala was hosted by KPRC’s Dominique Sachse. This event featured a cocktail reception and luxury silent auction, followed by a fabulous dinner and big board auction featuring artwork by John Pavlicek and a trip to Puerto Vallarta. The evening also included flavorful entertainment by Fried Ice Cream—a 9-piece band featuring both male and female lead vocalists, a horn section, and a 4-piece rhythm section.
Honorary Chairs: Jane and Ed Parker
2009 Hope Award Recipients for Individual Philanthropy: Brenda and Larry Petru
2009 Hope Award Recipient for Ambassadorship: Vickie Milazzo Institute
2009 Hope Award Recipient for Corporate Philanthropy: Massage Envy
In addition to the Hope Awards, there was a new award created to present this year, Kendra Kirsch Co-Survivor Award. This award was named in honor of Kendra Kirsch, a long-time Komen volunteer and breast cancer advocate who lost her battle with breast cancer after 10 courageous years this past summer at the young age of 37. The first ever recipient will be Colin Elliott, who lost his incredible wife Angie to breast cancer this past fall also at the age of 37. This special award honors co-survivors who take on an incredible role in the life of those battling breast cancer.
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