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    Warrior Life

    Houston's Honor Foundation celebrates giving veterans a fresh start

    Joel Luks
    Nov 25, 2024 | 5:30 pm

    A night dedicated to service, sacrifice, and second chances unfolded at The Honor Foundation’s Fourth Annual Gala. Held at the C. Baldwin Hotel on October 24, the event drew more than 300 attendees and highlighted the mission of supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces as they transition to civilian life. Under the guidance of H. Malcolm Stewart and the organization’s steering committee, the gala illuminated the importance of empowering these elite warriors to continue leading in new arenas.

    Headlining the night was a keynote address by The Honorable Michael R. Pompeo, former Secretary of State and CIA Director, who captivated guests with insights into the experiences and ongoing needs of Special Operations Forces members. The event was emceed by KHOU’s Deborah Duncan.

    “This gala not only celebrates the extraordinary dedication of our Special Operations Forces but also supports their crucial transition to civilian life,” said Stewart. “Our warriors deserve the tools and training to navigate this significant change, and The Honor Foundation is proud to provide that support.”

    Guests left knowing that their contributions would fuel The Honor Foundation’s mission to honor those who served by championing their next chapter.

    Present were Frank Muller, Chris Schilling, Natallia Ornelas, Pat Strawbridge, Dick Davis, Ruben Arriaga, Christi and Tyson Voelkel, JP Tuthill, and Kelly McGraw.

    Honor Foundation Gala 2024

    Photo by Kelli Durham

    Scorr and Natalie Miber, Amanda Kichner, and Nick Loranc.

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    Science Forward

    Vulnerability and generosity shine at Houston Health Museum’s gala

    Joel Luks
    Nov 19, 2025 | 10:30 am
    Health Museum Heroes Gala 2025
    Photo by JH Photography
    Jeffrey Cooney, Maggie Flecknoe, Elizabeth McIngvale, and Matthew Mackey.

    Some galas lean on glitz. This one leaned on vulnerability.

    The Health Museum’s Annual Health Heroes Gala turned the Hotel ZaZa–Museum District honored those who devote their lives to strengthening the well-being of others, a theme that threaded through every moment.

    The scene leaned “upscale speakeasy,” thanks to In Bloom’s spreads of white roses, hydrangeas, and greenery, underwritten by UTHealth Houston, and shimmering décor from Artella Solutions. The Mystery Boxes, always a crowd favorite, disappeared within minutes — no surprise given their lineup of prizes ranging from fine jewelry and handbags to Texans tickets, coolers, and luxe experiences.

    CW39 HTown Live host Maggie Flecknoe, now juggling on-air energy with parenting a 3-year-old, peppered the program with her trademark quick wit. She and the Health Museum president and CEO John Arcidiacono welcomed guests before board chair Susan Bickley offered the invocation.

    The emotional center of the night belonged to Jim McIngvale, whose introduction of 2025 Health Heroes Honoree, daughter Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale was unusually vulnerable. The rawness in his voice made the room go still as he spoke about their family’s journey with mental illness. Dr. McIngvale, director of the OCD Institute of Texas and founder of the Peace of Mind Foundation, followed with a story of resilience and purpose, pushing forward the conversation on mental health.

    Gala Chairs Lynn and Ed Jones recognized sponsors and donors before premiering the museum’s Impact Video. Two young voices — Vanessa Garcia and Mima Loppy — shared how the museum’s programs nudged them toward careers in healthcare.

    DJ London coaxed guests toward an after-party. The event hosted more than 200 attendees and raised $430,000.

    On the scene were Robert Scott, Linda Primrose, William Gilmer, Jackie Macha and Brian Faulkner, Martha Walton, Audrey and David Gow, Sherri and Pat Wood, Joanne Rogers and Theil Sylve, Kelli Cohen Fein and Martin Fein, Claudia and Sepand Moshiri, Rahki and Stephen Dimino, Denis and Susan DeBakey, Matthew Macky, Margaret-Mary Wilson, Richard Villanueva, Elizabeth Cleveland, June and Kenneth Mattox, Cynthia Pickett-Stevenson, and Robert Jackson.

    Health Museum Heroes Gala 2025

    Photo by JH Photography

    Jeffrey Cooney, Maggie Flecknoe, Elizabeth McIngvale, and Matthew Mackey.

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