Sold-Out Wine Dinner at Tony’s Toasts CanCare’s Hope-Filled Mission
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Martie and Mark Alsop
SUPPORTERS OF THE Houston-based organization CanCare gathered at fine-dining stalwart Tony’s to toast the nonprofit — literally — during a sold-out wine dinner.
A three-course meal, beautifully prepared by exec chef Kate McLean, was served alongside wine pairings selected by sommelier Scott Banks. The crowd, which included Tony’s own Donna Vallone and Harris Health System CEO Esmaeil Porsa, raised more than $100,000 — thanks in part to a very full-bodied raffle prize. Winner Mark Alsop took home two dozen bottles of fine wine.
Co-chair and Kinder Morgan president John Schlosser and CanCare president Darcie Wells each spoke to the guests about the organization’s mission to “provide a survivor by the side of anyone facing cancer,” ensuring that patients experience greater healing and don’t lose hope.
Brad and Patty Jones
Vivek and Ishwaria Subbiah
Brig and Marcia Smart
Peter and Gordana Vickers
Norman and Donna Lewis
Ed and Denise Knight
Esmaeil and Alizia Porsa
Mark and Shannon Nini
Jeff and Barbara Steen
Lisa and Eric Elder
John Schlosser, Mel Edwards, and Susan and Kirby Greteman
Leslie and Val Brock
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