Ginger Blanton with 'Patient Champion' Nova (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
Chaired by Scott Basinger, Elsie Eckert, Sidney Faust and Judi McGee, the luncheon and fashion show raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars for Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center. Fox 26 reporter Melissa Wilson — who's also a mom of a pediatric cancer survivor — enthusiastically emceed the event, announcing the "Patient Champions," or models, as they walked the runway in sassy and chic fashions courtesy of Dillards. Each was accompanied by a "Community Champion," a notable Houstonian who has donated their time and money to the cause.
The 300 guests, including physicians and families of models, enjoyed a seasonally savory meal of pecan-crusted chicken and maple-mashed sweet potatoes — and chocolate mousse parfaits for dessert. Sweet!
Susan Blaney, Paige Schultz, Lara Shekerdemian and Jennifer Sanders (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
Cathey Cook, Honorary Chair Sybil Roos and Betsy Garlington
Judi McGee, Susan Blaney and Rossitsa Nocolava (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
Kelly Larkin and Fernando Parra with 'Patient Champion' Tatiana (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
Clarease Rankin Yates and Gayla Gardner (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
Dominique Armstrong, Fite Partsch, Scott Basinger, Marge Lindquist, Tina Faust and Peter Farrell (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
James Versalovic with 'Patient Champion' Michael (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
Duyen and Marc Nguyen with 'Patient Champion' Anthony (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
Gayla Gardner, Vicki West and Cheryl Byington (photo courtesy Texas Children's)
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Isabel Leonard (photo by Michael Thomas)
Leonard in rehearsal (photo by Michael Bishop)