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| BMC Software & Houston Rockets |
| BMC Software pledged to donate $500.00, to Houston Children's Charity, for every win the Houston Rockets scored during the 2012 - 2013. On Sunday, April 14, 2013, during a game vs. Sacramento Kings, Laura Ward, Executive Director of HCC, received a check from Dan D'Armond of BMC Software and Sarah Joseph, Director of Community Relations for the Houston Rockets. The total donation was $22,000. Our goal is to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. Thanks again for BMC and the Rockets for this generous donation and helping HCC leave no child behind. |
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| H-Town Classic |
Houston Children's Charity was the benefactor of the H-Town Classic Annual Charity Basketball Tournament held on March 30, 2013 at The Forge. Daniel Martinez and Karla Yasmin, of Act Badd Productions, presented HCC a $800.00 check on April 12, 2013.
Act Badd Magazine and Reebok Classics Presents the 1st Annual H-town Classic Charity Tournament. The H-town Classic is an annual charity tournament benefiting local charities in the Houston area. The H-Town Classic was created as a fun and interactive way to bring the sports and entertainment community of Houston together to support a worthy cause. The game of basketball is a team building sport and the purpose of the H-Town Classic is to reinforce those principles while promoting unity, health & wellness, sportsmanship, and social responsibility. |
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| 2012 Lincoln Intelligence Project |
| We want to thank BMC Software for participating in the 2012 Lincoln Intelligence Project. With their participation, Lincoln agreed to donate $40 to their charity of choice for every employee who participated by driving a new Lincoln. BMC Software's support and corporate involvement raised $4,920 in donations to Houston Children's Charity. Thank You for your continued efforts and assisting Lincoln contribute to a greater cause. |
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| Houston Zombie Walk ~ 3rd Annual Pub Crawl |
| The 3rd annual Halfway to Halloween Pub Crawl is exactly what it sounds like. It's your time to have some fun, break out the old or new Halloween costume, and go bounce around downtown for charity. We have 4 stops with surprises waiting at every pub! A Major League Mascot, raffle items, drink specials, and a couple of characters you already know will be making an appearance! In short, the best photo ops of the spring! |
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| Gala Title Sponsors Announced |
| We are thrilled to announce that loyal sponsors Momentum BMW Southwest and Momentum BMW West will be back again as Title Sponsors for the 6th straight year. Please join our sponsors, as they invite you to a private performance by the legendary Diana Ross at Houston Children's Charity - 17th Annual Gala on November 2, 2013. This is one evening you don't want to miss! On behalf of the special children we serve, we thank you for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you on November 2nd. |
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| AWTY International School |
| AWTY International School made a donation to the HCC Closet. Donation included children's clothing and shoes. |
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| 2012 Chairman's Award |
| At the Annual Board Meeting, the HCC Board of Directors presents this award to a well deserving board member that has gone above and beyond. Without a doubt John B. Johnson represented the criterion of this award. John is a blessing to Houston Children's Charity and the special children we serve. |
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| Thank You for your online donation. |
HCC would like to thank our online donors for their generous support. HCC measures success by the number of children's lives that are touched. Our goal is to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. Again, on behalf of the special children we serve, we want to thank you for your support.
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| 15% Off All Orange Shoe Memberships - Donated to HCC |
15% of all Orange Shoe Membership sales donated to HCC during January and February 2013. $99/month for 6 months of unlimited classes and one Presto Personal Training/month. OR $30 for one week of unlimited classes. Cardio, strength, pilates, yoga classes, personal training
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| Houston Zombie Walk Raises $2,400 for HCC |
| The Houston Zombie Walk considers itself a charity event first and zombie walk second. Its main objective is to support organizations in the Houston community focused on children and animals. Corporate sponsors cover the overhead costs, but every single penny from your ticket goes straight to charity. A Donation in the amount of $2,400.00 was presented to HCC after the Annual Zombie Walk in October 2012. The donation was for the "A Better Night's Sleep" program. |
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| HCC is Mediterranean Shipping Co. (USA) Inc.'s charity of choice |
Houston Children's Charity was honored to be the Mediterranean Shipping Co. (USA) Inc.'s charity of choice for 2012. MSC was very glad to support Houston's Children's Charity "A Better Night's Sleep" program. The entire office was involved throughout the year in organizing fundraising events. Some of the activities MSC held were:
International food sales, bake sales, ping pong and pool tournaments and raffles. At the end of the year Mediterranean Shipping Co. presented HCC with a donation totaling $7,400.00. |
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| FunDance Houston Charity Christmas Party |
| On December 19, 2012 Houstonians gathered to make new friends, be active, and have fun. FunDance Houston is all about real social dancing and fun in a relaxed by professional atmosphere. They want to make social dancing accessible for everyone, even if you have never danced before. At the event, FunDance Houston collected cash donations at the door for Houston Children's Charity. A donation of $2,300.00 was presented to HCC prior to the end of the Holiday Season. |
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| ISOLATEK donates $289.50 |
| ISOLATEK International donation of $289.50 presented to HCC during the Holiday Season. |
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| Classes Benefitting "A Better Night's Sleep" Program - Dec. 8, 2012 |
Define Body & Mind is offering two classes December 8, 2012 and proceeds benefit HCC's "A Better Night's Sleep" Program.
Register Now
Define Body & Mind
2518 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX 77005
Classes: 12:30 - 1:15PM, 1:45 - 2:30PM |
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| Candy Buy Back Benefitting HCC |
| Dr. Tabakman of West Houston Orthodontics held a Candy Buy Back event on November 1, 2012 at his Houston-based orthodontic practice. "We bought back the candy from our patients and surrounding community members in an effort to promote proper diet while in orthodontic treatment. Then we picked a charity we feel strongly about and donated the candy to that organization. Having worked with the Houston Children's Charity previously, we know that as a nonprofit organization, the charity relies on donations from community members to be able to help Houston children who are abused, under privileged and disabled. It is with great pride and pleasure that Houston Orthodontist, Dr. Vladimir Tabakman has been able to donate candy for HCC's Annual Christmas party. |
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| Payton Rae and 3union |
Through Indiegogo.com and iTunes, teen stars enlist the help of their fans to raise money for area charities.
This holiday season, several rising music stars - brother trio 3union and teen country artist Payton Rae - have teamed up for a benefit project, believing, as they've said to their fans, that "together, we can make a difference this holiday season."
The project: 3union and Payton Rae have recorded a cover of the Boys Like Girls/Taylor Swift single "Two Is Better Than One." By downloading the single - either at crowd funding site Indiegogo or iTunes - fans will be donating money to provide a special holiday for children in need. Renowned formal wear designer/manufacturer ALYCE Paris - who recently named Payton Rae as their new spokeswoman for the upcoming year - has added a bonus for those donating at Indiegogo: a contribution of $5 or more earns the donor a chance to win one of three dresses donated from the famed design house.
The funds raised will benefit three charities: Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis (3union's hometown), Houston Children's Charity in Houston, Texas (Payton's hometown) and in the town where Payton works, Nashville, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Individuals and businesses/companies who want to donate money - in any amount - to this cause through Indiegogo can go to the "Two Is Better Than One" page at that site: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/266037?a=1687843. Those wishing to download the single via iTunes, where all the profits from the sale of the single will go to this holiday charity project, can go here.
3union is an electro/alternative/rock band of brothers who love performing and playing their music for any audience. Their first CD, "Say It Now," was released in July of 2009; their latest project, the 5-song EP "Our Mom Thinks We're Good," was released in December of 2011. 3union appeared on the 2011 Van's Warped Tour as winners in the Ernie Ball Stage "Battle of the Bands," and had an opening slot with Keith Urban and 'American Idol' champ Kris Allen. They recently joined the staff of A.C.T., International based out of Nashville, joined the "Camplified" Tour during the summer, and this fall, are taking a break from touring to attend a 4-month term at the Forerunner Music Academy in Kansas City.
"Christmas is a time of giving, and we're thrilled to partner with Payton Rae and our fans to make this Christmas special for families in need," said 3union's Shaun Boyd.
Teen star Payton Rae's career is growing by leaps and bounds, with powerful social media stats that include 160,000 Twitter followers, 75,000 Facebook fans and more than 12 MILLION YouTube views. Her latest single, "Stomp The Fire Out," is currently climbing the country music charts. Payton was recently selected as one of the Top 100 "Artists on the Verge" for The New Music Seminar (NMS) - the only country artist on the list, as well. The five songs on her debut EP, DARE TO LIVE, were recorded in Nashville; DARE TO LIVE boasts the talents of many well-known songwriters from the Music City community.
Teen star Payton Rae first met 3union when she, too, was part of this summer's "Camplified" tour, which showcases emerging teen stars, performers and youth targeted brands at over 30 summer camps, giving more than 35,000 campers, ages 6-17, a unique, age appropriate concert experience.
"To be able to come together with 3union and our fans to make a difference is a huge blessing," said Payton Rae. "We want to make people smile this Christmas, and make it one to remember for as many as we can."
Shepherd Community Center works with neighborhood youth and their families to break the cycle of poverty by cultivating healthier children, stronger families, and safer neighborhoods through supportive relationships that meet the physical, emotional, academic and spiritual needs of area residents.
Houston Children's Charity is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Greater Houston's under-privileged, abused, and handicapped children who have been otherwise left behind.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, a freestanding hospital dedicated to serving only children, is nationally recognized as a leading provider of pediatric health care services. Experts treat and work to prevent all health issues ranging from common childhood conditions to serious, advanced diseases. In addition, Children's Hospital is a top-level teaching and research facility. No child is denied care on basis of limited ability to pay.
For more information about Payton Rae and the "Two Is Better Than One" Holiday Project, contact Judy McDonough at 615-243-5994 or mcdonoughmedia1@yahoo.com
For more information about 3union and the "Two Is Better Than One" Holiday Project, contact Julie Boyd at 317-490-6319 or julie@threeunion.com |
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| Annual Collector's Night - November 30 |
Please join Taft McWhorter for Collector's Night Benefitting Houston Children's Charity
Date: Friday, November 30, 2012
Location: Winter Street Gallery
RSVP: rsvp@spotonpublicrelations.com or call 713-412-1771
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| Max Torque Industrial Launches Donation Initiative |
Houston-based Max Torque Industrial has launched a one year initiative to donate 5 percent of the proceeds of all new MTI contracts to Houston Children's Charity. The company created the initiative because it is deeply committed to being an active member of the Houston business community and believes in the power of partnering with clients to improve the community and support the children of Greater Houston.
Max Torque Industrial is a leader in the field of industrial demolition and repurposing, with strategic locations throughout the U.S. and the capacity to handle projects around the globe. For more information, contact Angelo Mitlo, vice president of sales, at 281-402-3150 or via email angelo@maxtorqueindustrial.com. |
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| The Houston Rockets & BMC Software team up to support HCC! |
With every win the Houston Rockets scored during the 2011 - 2012 season BMC Software pledged to donate $500.00 to Houston Children's Charity. On April 26, 2012, at the last home game of the season, Grant Guthrie, HCC VP/Funding Co-Chair, received a check from Dan D'Armond of BMC Software and Sarah Joseph, Director of Community Relations for the Houston Rockets. The total donation was $17,000. Thanks again to BMC and the Rockets for this generous donation.
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| "Kool Kidz" 1st family |
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States. Last summer, Houston broke the 1980 record of 32 days over 100 degrees and ended up with 46 days over 100 degrees.
In a city this size, it's an inevitable fact that a large number of Houston's most needy families do not have an air conditioner; and in some cases, no air conditioner at all. That's why Houston Children's Charity developed the "Kool Kidz" program. This program allows families the opportunity to stay cool during the hot summer months.
On the floor of Toyota Center on April 26, 2012 HCC launched this exciting program during halftime. Marcus & Trasity McCloney, Denise Hagan and Robert Skinner were the very 1st recipients of an AC window unit from the "Kool Kidz" program. What an exciting evening for everyone!
Houston Children's Charity would like to thank our "Kool Kidz" partners BMC Software, Home Depot, Houston Rockets and Reliant.
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| BP Donation |
| BP Legal hosted a clothing drive for the "HCC Closet" in May 2012. Employees not only donated items for the "HCC Closet" but they raised $875 in cash. BP has a great program where they match the funds raised for charities. With the BP match program the grand total donated to Houston Children's Charity will be $1,750. |
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| Robbins Family 80 Bags of Donation |
| Paige Robbins, a 13-year old student at Pin Oak Middle School, collected over 80 large bags of clothing, shoes and handbags for the "HCC Closet." This was a mitzvah (service) project for her bat mitzvah. |
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| Houston Zombie Walk |
The Houston Zombie Walk is exactly what it sounds like. We are a facilitator group hosting an annual walk for charity in the fall to break open the Halloween season! The walk itself is structured the same as any walk/run for charity. Ours happens to be themed, and it's one heck of a party! Our goal is to give back to our supporters as much as we give to our charities. At each annual event we give you a sweet concert! We are the ONLY Zombie Walk in Texas that runs year-round!
The format is simple. We gather at Jones Plaza on October 27th for vendors and photos somewhere around 5:30-6pm. There are plenty of photo ops and vendors to partake in. Around 7, the gates open and we do a mile walk around downtown and the bayou in the Theater District. Everyone arrives back to Jones, and we put on a free concert for you! This year it's THE SPAZMATICS for an 80′s themed dance party! The city shuts us down at 10pm. Then we head to the after party! More on that part coming soon.
Huge amounts of time and energy were expended to bring zombies and other zombie walks out of the suburbs and into where they belong, downtown Houston! Founded in 2010 by a group with other zombie walk experience, we strive to bring our followers the biggest "bang for your buck" with your donations to our charities! We have corporate sponsors, but that's to cover the overhead. Your ticket price is a direct donation to our charities.
Who does the Houston Zombie Walk Benefit? We are pleased to announce that the 2012 proceed recipients are the Houston Children's Charity, Spay/Houston, and Dove Key Ranch Wildlife Rehab! Yay! |
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| 2nd Annual Pub Crawl |
Zombies and superheroes took over Midtown on May 12. The Houston Zombie Walk Pub Crawl for Charity raised funds for The Houston Children's Charity Bed Program, Spay/Houston, and Dove Key Ranch Wildlife Rehab. Sponsor Saint Arnold's Brewing Company kept the Santo Beer flowing all night.
For more details on the Houston Zombie Walk please visit their website:
Houston Zombie Walk |
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| HCC Receives $10,000 Donation |
The Board of Directors of the Western Union Foundation, in cooperation with PLS Financial Services, Inc. has approved a donation in the amount of $10,000 to Houston Children's Charity.
Western Union's Our World, Our Family program connects people with economic opportunity. They support access to better education, promote entrepreneurship and personal finance skills and equip individuals, families and entire communities with the tools they need to better their lives, as well as the lives of their families back home.
Through the Our World, Our Family program, Western Union helps those toward the lower end of the financial ladder. This grant is part of their commitment to the communities it serves. HCC is very grateful to have been chosen as the recipient of this grant. |
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| BMW 2012 Gala Title Sponsors |
This is Momentum BMW's fifth anniversary celebrating our sponsorship of Houston Children's Charity. We look forward to this all year, and every year we try to outdo ourselves a little more. This year, we want to help the Houston Children's Charity even more than we ever have before, and we have really done something special. We have donated a brand-new 2012 BMW 328i.
Are you ready for a BMW 3-series capable of automatic hands-off parallel parking? A Bimmer smart enough to teach you hypermiling, one equipped with enough onboard cameras to scout locations for Warner Bros.? Welcome to the 2012 328i, BMW's stab at charming the More Generation. The fifth-gen 3-series greeted its driver with a secret handshake: high-effort steering that bends the car smartly into every corner with total authority over body motion. BMW's new 2.0-liter four-cylinder powering the 328i sounds like a throwback to simpler times, but that impression vanishes the first time its twin-scroll turbo pumps up 18.9 psi of boost and output swells to 240 hp at 5000 rpm. What this engine lacks in cylinder-count prestige, it more than makes up for with what might be a world record for vigor per gallon.
Houston Children's Charity means so much to us and all of our staff. I hope this brand new 2012 328i helps raise more money than ever for the children. There's really never been a better excuse to buy the BMW of your dreams when you can help children while you are doing it. It's all for a good cause.
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| Valero Texas Open Launches 90th Birthday Celebration |
The Valero Texas Open officially teed off its 90th birthday celebration by announcing a series of events and promotions that will take place in the weeks leading up to the 2012 tournament.
The announcement came before the start of a Past Champion's Pro-Am at Brackenridge Park Golf Course to commemorate the inaugural Texas Open, held at "Old Brack" in February, 1922.
"We want the Valero Texas Open's 90th Celebration to be something the entire family can enjoy", said Tournament Chairman, Dean Lammert. "And we wanted to use our 90th celebration platform as a way to say THANK YOU to the San Antonio community for supporting us for so many years".
In keeping with that spirit of thanks, officials from the Valero Energy Foundation and Golf San Antonio launched the 90th Celebration Campaign with a Charity Golf Ball Drop. 523 golf balls, each representing a charity supported by the Valero Texas Open, were dropped from a helicopter hovering over Brackenridge Park. Contributions totaling $50,000 were divided among charities whose golf balls landed closest to the target. Congratulations to Houston Children's Charity for winning $750.00 in this event.
Valero's commitment to giving back to the community is what drives them to help make each year's tournament a success. In fact, The Valero Texas Open and Valero Texas Open Benefit for Children have given more than $50M to charities since it began.
About the Valero Texas Open
The Valero Texas Open is the 5th oldest tournament in golf world-wide, the 3rd oldest on the PGA TOUR and the longest held in the same city; making San Antonio the oldest host city on TOUR. Eight different golf courses in San Antonio have hosted the Texas Open; including Ft. Sam Houston, which is the only military base golf course host a PGA TOUR event. During its history, the Texas Open has had four title sponsors: HEB (1990-1993); USAA Real Estate Company (1995-1997), Westin Hotels & Resorts (1998-2000); and its current and longest running partner, Valero Energy Corporation (2002 - Present).
Its list of champions includes some of the greatest names in golf: Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Jack Burke Jr., Arnold Palmer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino, Corey Pavin, Mark O'Meara, Nick Price, Justin Leonard, Zach Johnson and Adam Scott, to name a few.
The 2012 Valero Texas Open is scheduled for April 16-22 at the Greg Norman designed AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. For more information on 90th Celebration activities and to purchase tickets, visit www.valerotexasopen.org or call Golf San Antonio at (210) 345-3818. |
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| 2011 Chairman's Award |
Each year the HCC Board of Directors presents this award to a well deserving board member that has gone above and beyond. Without a doubt, Melissa Juneau and her support for the "HCC Closet", along with all other HCC events, have exceeded this criterion. Melissa is a blessing to Houston Children's Charity and the special children we serve.
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| Transocean: Collecting for Back to School |
| Transocean volunteers from the Maintenance and Technical Support department received congratulations from local radio DJ Rod Ryan (center) in August as they delivered 120 backpacks to the school supply drive hosted by Houston Children's Charity. Read Full Article |
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| Which Wich And The Rod Ryan Show Raise $5,100 for Houston Children's Charity |
| Which Wich with 94.5 The Buzz and the Rod Ryan Show, raised $5,100 to buy backpacks for Houston area kids. In July, all 18 Houston Which Wich locations donated 10% of all sales in-store and online gift card purchases to provide 250 Houston-area children backpacks and school supplies. Read Full Article |
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| Chariots for Children Receives A 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid |
| Houston area non-profits that are devoted to helping children are often hindered by budget restraints, creating an endless need for assistance with transportation. One of Houston Children's Charity's long-standing and most successful programs, "Chariots for Children", had done it again! On December 13, 2011, generous supporters of the charity, Melissa and Brad Juneau donated a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid to Houston Children's Charity. The Juneau's donation of this exceptional car gives "Chariots for Children" the opportunity to give another car to an organization that could use it in helping the youth of Houston. HCC Executive Director, Laura Ward turned over the keys, to this beautiful car, to Joni Robertson, Senior Development Specialists of Devereux Texas Treatment Network of League City, Texas. Ms. Robertson said, "THANK YOU Melissa and Brad Juneau for this amazing donation!" |
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| Houston Children's Charity nets $1 million |
| Presented by Momentum BMW Southwest & West, the Houston Children's Charity 15th annual gala used an unusual but winning ploy to help reach its goal of netting $1 million: One of the Hyatt Regency Houston ballroom's widescreen monitors played the LSU-Alabama football game on mute. Read Full Article |
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| Hall & Oates rock HCC gala |
Houston Children's Charity and sponsors Momentum BMW Southwest & West pulled out all the stops to give guests at the 14th annual gala a night to remember, inviting legendary duo Daryl Hall and John Oates to bring down the house at the Hyatt Regency Houston Imperial Ballroom. Hall & Oates, whose long career has earned them fans of more than one generation -- mine included -- didn't disappoint. From Maneater to Private Eyes, they kept the dance floor packed while cranking out one classic after another with a level of professionalism and energy that musicians half -- or even a third -- their age would envy.
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| ABC/13 Women of Distinction Announced for 2011 Winter Ball |
Eleven outstanding community volunteers have been named ABC/13 Women of Distinction and Ambassador for the 2011 Winter Ball, benefiting the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Houston Gulf Coast / South Texas Chapter. The honorees of the 2011 Winter Ball are:
Susan Boggio, Jacqueline Chaumette, Lavonne Cox, Beth Madison, Judy Nyquist, Lisa Richardson, Kristi Schiller, S. Shawn Stephens, Pattie Dale Tye, Laura Ward and 2011 Ambassador Philamena Baird.
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| 2000 Houston Children Receive Backpacks and School Supplies |
2000 Houston area children received backpacks filled with school supplies. Sponsored by the Rod Ryan Show 94.5 The Buzz and Bull Shirts Tee Shirt Company. Houston Children's Charity organized the event.
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| Thank you, Madame President Edna Meyer-Nelson |
| After 3 celebrated years, Houston Children's Charity's president bids the position adieu. At the 2009 Annual HCC Board Meeting, Laura Ward thanked Edna Meyer-Nelson for her outstanding service as President. Laura said, "Edna brings in over $100,000 a year by speaking with friends, family and colleagues who make donations on her behalf." Laura presented Edna with a beautiful engraved crystal gavel. As the gavel was passed, Laura welcomed the new President, John B. Johnson and thanked him for his 2 year commitment to Houston Children's Charity and stated that everyone was anticipating his great leadership. |
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| 2009 Presentation of Chairman's Award |
| Tilman J. Fertitta presented the Chairman's Award to a wll deserving Jeffrey T. Majewski for his diligent work and leadership on the "Sleep Team." Tilman said, "Jeff has taken ownership and put in many hours on "A Better Night's Sleep" program. His pension for organization and growth has helped to nurture and expand this program." |
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| Takin' it to the Hoop |
Houston Children's Charity treated 100 of Houston's special children to a day of fun and basketball on Saturday, February 6th. The children watched as the Rice Owls tried to hold their own against the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers. The Blazers ended the exciting game by defeating the Owls 76-65.
We owe a huge thank you to Rice University, Jones College Associates of Rice, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, and Leslie Hinshaw for raising the money to purchase the basketball tickets, and coordinating the fun for HCC's kids. |
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