Champions for Children annually gathers Houston professionals and community volunteers for an evening of fun, food, festivities, and fundraising all for a great cause. Read below for our most recent event information.
2022 Champions for Children Gala
Let Your Dreams Set Sail
Friday, February 4, 2022
River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Blvd.
Houston, TX 77019
7 PM – MidnightCocktails: 7:00 PM
Seated Dinner: 8:00 PM
Entertainment Provided By: DJ SenegaValet Parking Provided
Attire: Nautical Chic or Cocktail AttireDownload the Digital Invitation Here!
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Honoring the 2022
Gabriel Lester Hero Award Recipients
Laura & Tommy Wilsonand Honoring the 2022
George T. Buenik Law Enforcement Excellence Award Recipient
Sgt. Bonnie Ewerling, Harris County Sheriff’s Officeand Presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to
Beth Alberts, Former TCM CEOGala Chair
Cortney Cole-Hall, The Cole-Hall Group,
Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty2022 Gala Auction Chair
Lindsay Graham2022 Wine Chair
Lynn SessionsWith thanks to our 2022 Gala Committee
Nadine Boutros, Julie Ludeke, Brandi Maxwell,
April McGee, Kelly Opre, Ashley Rice, Sarah Stuhldreher, and Desiree Urrutia
Host Committee
Jess Alberts & Jim Leroy
The Honorable Jacquie Baly & James Craig
Geoffrey Banez
Lisa & Cody Blount-Cole
Travis Bonner
Kristen J. Cannon
Carlos Castellanos
Maurice Chevalier, IV
Margie & Robert Cole
Deborah Elias
Kimberly Gillespie
Lisa Gochman
Beth Guinn
Claudio Guitierrez
Ryan Hodges
Nikki Howard
Sean Johnson, JD
Anna Kaplan
Patrick Kownack
Stacey Lanza & Michael Sweitzer
Jacqui & Matt Lassiter
Carolina & Richard LeBlanc
Melissa L. Lipinski-Nance
Julie & Derek Ludeke
Raj Mahadass, JD
Kristen & Scott MaloneDemi McCormick
Alex & Dustin McCoy
Erin McKillop, JD
Candace Mokwa
Bryan Mueke
Ali & Ryan Murphy
David Noll, JD
Amie & Corbett Parker
Peggie & Kyle Pentecost
Gretel Perera
Dionne Peters
Mel Prieve
Carlin & Damon Putman
Danny Rashid, JD
Britny & Kirk Robinson
Jess Rogers
Edward Sanchez
Ann & Frank Shepley
Kayvon Sohrabi & Dr. Roland Maldonado
Sonia Soto
Molly Johnson Stone
Leigh Sweeney
Jon Van Steenis, JD
Courtney & Will Warden
Krystal Williams
Dean Zografos
Thank You 2022 Underwriters
Captain’s Table
First Class Tables
Bank of Texas
April and Wells McGee
Doreen Wise and Frank CrapittoStarboard Tables
Beth Alberts and Mark Sendt
Jess Alberts and James Leroy
Cortney Cole-Hall, The Cole-Hall Group, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Cortney Cole-Hall and Melissa L. Lipinski-Nance
Margaret and Darryl Drenon
Ashley & Jeremy Freeman, Elicia & Ryan Hunter, and Lindsay KirkendallLindsay and Ben Graham
Houston Galaxy Fireworks & Halloween
Sean Johnson and David Noll
Brandi Maxwell
Flo McGee
Cyndie and John McNamee
Kelly Opre and Robin Pilcher
Peggie and Kyle Pentecost
Dionne Peters
Laura and Tommy WilsonCruise Directors
Donna and George Buenik
Anna Kaplan
Kerry McCracken
Dr. Lee Steely and Dr. Katherine DeLaunePhoto Booth Sponsors
Ashley and Bryon Rice
Want to get your business seen by Houston’s business professionals and support a good cause?
For additional information or questions regarding sponsorship
or auction/raffle donation opportunities,
contact Mel Turnquist at 713.986.3542 or mturnquist@tcftm.org.
