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    Unleashed For Fun

    Raucous revelers go bonkers for the '80s — drag queens included — as the partying goes to the dogs

    Shelby Hodge
    shelby hodge
    Nov 3, 2014 | 11:17 am

    While the canines were on their best behavior, we can't say the same for some of the partygoers at Hughes Hangar when K9s4COPS held its fourth annual "Unleashed" benefit.

    Amid the serious mission of honoring outstanding police dogs and their masters, there was a raucous note (and why not so close to Halloween) that found guests costuming in their favorite '80s garb, a few drag queens included.

    More than 475 guests turned out for the fundraiser chaired by Jenna Jackson and K9s4COPS founder Kristi Schiller. Since its founding in 2010, the non-profit has placed 85 canines with various police agencies.

    On the sober side of the evening, Top Dog Awards for fighting crime went to Harris County Sheriff Deputies Jason Bullock and K9 Tommy; Narcotics K9 of the Year to David Thomas and K9 Boomer; Patrol K9 of the Year Deputy Johnny Walker and K9 Gorbi; Explosives K9 of the Year Deputy Alex Chapa and K9 Rocco; with K9 Rookie of the Year award going to Harris County Constable Pct 1 Chance Davis.

    Ceremonies included a surprise presentation of a canine crime fighter to Harris County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Chris Moore.

    Radio drive time star Dayna Steele emceed the evening that included a canine-related auction and jamming to the Spazmatics.

    The party crowd included Constable Alan Rosen, Sheriff Adrian Garcia, John Schiller and daughter Sinclair, Precinct 1 Chief Kevin Maples and Alyssa Maples, Laurie and Tracy Krohn, Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle, Beccy Cooke and Jack Rains, Roy Marsh and Felicia Harris and John Hoss.

    Veronica Schiller, from left, Sinclair Schiller, John Schiller and Daniel Schiller.

    5 Veronica Schiller, from left, Sinclair Schiller, John Schiller and Daniel Schiller at the K9s 4 Cops benefit November 2014
      
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    Veronica Schiller, from left, Sinclair Schiller, John Schiller and Daniel Schiller.
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    Stories of Strength

    Lights of love shine during Houston cancer charity’s emotional gathering

    Joel Luks
    Jun 20, 2025 | 3:47 pm
    CanCare Hope Survivorship Luncheon 2025
    Photo by Daniel Ortiz
    Darcie Wells, Meredith Beaupre, and Nick Adam.

    There wasn’t a dry eye or an empty seat in the house as 400 guests filled River Oaks Country Club for CanCare’s annual Hope Survivorship Luncheon. The gathering, chaired by Michele Leal Farah and Tony Bradfield, raised more than $350,000 to fuel CanCare’s mission of providing peer support to those facing cancer.

    In a show of community continuity, six years of former luncheon chairs joined in celebration, including Donna and Norman Lewis, Jordan Seff, Kelley Lubanko, Stephanie Tsuru, honorary chair Frank Tsuru, Phoebe and Bobby Tudor, and 2026 luncheon chair Kristy Bradshaw.

    Emceed by longtime supporter Lisa Malosky, the program introduced CanCare’s newest literary endeavor — Hope in the Face of Cancer — a moving collection of stories from survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. President and CEO Darcie Wells framed the book as both inspiration and action, echoing the nonprofit’s mission to pair cancer patients and caregivers with trained survivors.

    Generosity flowed early, with Giving Tree gift cards snatched up before lunch began and a glittering raffle sponsored by Tenenbaum Jewelers offering winners the pick of dazzling jewelry or coveted Astros Diamond Club seats.

    This year’s honorees reflected the many sides of the cancer fight. Corporate Honoree JP Morgan Chase was represented by Nick Adam and Meredith Beaupre, who spoke to the bank’s commitment to local impact. Healthcare Honoree Dr. Katy Rezvani, a pioneering force at MD Anderson Cancer Center, also delivered the keynote address, sharing breakthroughs from her work as vice president of the Cell Therapy Institute. Community Honorees, the Mir Family, embodied resilience with Marisa Mir, Beckie Mir, Marcie Mir, Gasper Mir III, and Gasper Mir IV all recognized for their shared journey.

    The emotional centerpiece of the afternoon was the candle lighting ceremony, which filled the room with flickering flames held high in memory of loved ones. Keith Saathoff followed with a powerful testimonial, and nearly every attendee gave in the appeal that followed.

    Part of the luminous gathering were Brigitte Kalai, Alicia Smith, Jordan Seff, Vanessa Ames, Megan Vondra, Fady Armanious, Titus Harris, Kristen Cannon, Leigh Smith, Whitney Kuhn Lawson, Vicki Luna, Anne Neeson, Ileana and Michael Trevino, Cyndy Garza Roberts, Hallie Vanderhider and Bobby Dees, Jennifer Allison, Lesha Elsenbrook, Denise Monteleone, Katie Tsuru, Cathy Brock, Creighton Edwards, Christy Lynn, Michael Fife, John Nau, Martiza Gonzales, and Heidi Rockcharlie.

    CanCare Hope Survivorship Luncheon 2025
      

    Photo by Daniel Ortiz

    Darcie Wells, Meredith Beaupre, and Nick Adam.

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