Party Watch
Houston's top community leaders and tough kids hit the runway in River Oaks for spirited benefit
What:Texas Children's Cancer Center seventh annual Celebration of Champions.
Where: River Oaks Country Club.
The 411: Reprising their roles as founding chairs of the fundraiser were Elsie Eckert, Scott Basinger, Judi McGee and Sidney Faust. They oversaw the event that acknowledged a roster of dazzling honorees while spotlighting 19 children and young teens — the kiddos modeling fashions from Dillard's and the honorees wearing Saks Fifth Avenue in a runway presentation.
Recognized for their community service were Lilly and Thurmon Andress, Susan and Dan Boggio, Maria and Neil Bush, Gina and Jonathan Carroll, Liz and Brian Ching, Soraya and Scott McClelland, Lisa and Michael O’Leary, Lauren Freeman and Dr. Forrest Roth, Dr. Jennifer Segal and Justin Segal, Lisa and Jerry Simon, Phoebe and Bobby Tudor, and Phyllis and Cornell Williams.
Kevin Klineof 93Q Morning Zoo radio reprised his role as luncheon emcee, providing recognition to Candlelighters, which received the 2014 Torch of Champions Award.
Who: Texas Children's Cancer Center's Dr. David Poplack, Dr. Mark Kline and Nancy Calles, Jan Duncan, Sybil Roos, Don Faust, Susan Hansen, Hallie Vanderhider, Les Eckert, Emily Crosswell, Carmen Nadolney, Joanne Herring, Cora Sue and Harry Mach and Jay Comeaux.