MORE THAN 300 charitable Houstonians decided to roll the dice and go all-in for Ronald McDonald House last week — and, it turns out, hit the jackpot on fantastic weather to boot! The open-air Bayou City Events Pavilion was the perfect setting for the cocktail fundraiser, which garnered nearly $700,000 thanks to casino games and an auction.
The evening honored supporters Lesha and Tom Elsenbrook for their contributions to Ronald McDonald House Houston, which provides housing and other amenities for families with children who are long-term and critically ill patients of the Med Center.
Crowd-fave activities included a bourbon pull, Quarter Slots raffle, and a rare-whiskey tasting hosted by hospitality exec Sean Beck.
Cyndy Garza Roberts and Hallie Vanderhider
Damien Taylor , Beverly Welch, and Hannah and Paul Wolfert
Bill LeSage, Ozzie Bauer, Greg Smith and Dave Smith
Madeleine and Larry Hanrahan
Sarah and Aaron Stai
Lee and Seliece Womble
Pooja and Chirag Amin
Chairs Debbie Bauer and Karen Smith
Deanna Barton, Karen Thompson, Maria Bush and Paige Fertitta
Brian and Katie Patterson
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