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.
2021 Champions for Children Gala
Let Your Dreams Set Sail
Saturday, April 24, 2021
River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Blvd.
Houston, TX 77004
7 PM – Midnight
Cocktails: 7:00 PM
Seated Dinner: 8:00 PM
Valet Parking Provided
Attire: Nautical Chic or Cocktail Attire
Download the Digital Save the Date Invitation Here!
By Invitation Only
Purchase your tickets now!
Sail Away With Us!
Sponsorship Package Details Available Now!
Custom Packages Also Available
Honoring the 2021
Gabriel Lester Hero Award Recipients
Laura & Tommy Wilson
and Honoring the 2021
George T. Buenik Law Enforcement Excellence Award Recipient
Sgt. Bonnie Ewerling, Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Hosted by Gala Chair
Cortney Cole-Hall
2021 Gala Auction Chair
Lindsay Graham
2021 Wine Chair
Lynn Sessions
With thanks to our 2021 Gala Committee
Nadine Boutros, Wendy Frailey, Brandi Maxwell, Julie McCrory, April McGee, Kelly Opre,
Jaclyn Pias, Ashley Rice, Sarah Stuhldreher, and Desiree Urrutia
Host Committee
The Honorable Jacquie Baly and James Craig
Geoffrey Banez
Kristen J. Cannon
Mr. Carlos Castellanos
Beth Guinn
Melissa L. Lipinski-Nance
Alex and Dustin McCoy
Britny and Kirk Robinson
Jess Rogers
Ann and Frank Shepley
Leigh Sweeney
Demi Wilson
Thank You 2021 Underwriters
Captain’s Table
First Class Table
April and Wells McGee
Starboard Table
Cortney Cole-Hall and Melissa L. Lipinski-Nance
Houston Galaxy Fireworks & Halloween
Doreen Wise and Frank Crapitto
Cruise Director
Donna and George Buenik
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.
