Spring Luncheon 2025

"Arts and The Brain: Joyful Engagements"

The sold-out luncheon was a resounding success, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of supporters committed to advancing neurological pediatric research. Special remarks were provided by Honoree, Debbie Sukin, PhD., President and CEO of Texas Children’s Hospital. She highlighted the importance of continued research and advanced medical treatments for neurological disorders. She shared her personal story of having two children with neurological disorders.

This year’s luncheon featured acclaimed Broadway actor, Miguel Cervantes known for his portrayal of Alexander Hamilton in the play, Hamilton. Cervantes captivated the audience with his stunning performance of iconic Hamilton songs as well as his interview with Master of Ceremony, Ernie Manouse. Cervantes shared his deeply personal journey and devasting loss of his beloved infant daughter due to childhood epilepsy. His powerful story of hope, love and courage left not a dry eye in the audience.

Thank You
To Our Very Generous Underwriters

Presenting Sponsor

Becky Chapman

The Joy of Ballet- Balanchine

Tanya and Andy Greenwood in honor of Cody Greenwood
Texas Children's Hospital/Debbie and Steve Sukin

The Joy of Symphony-Mozart

Graco Mechanical Inc./ Betty Ann and Beth Graves
Dagmar Deason/Mikki Donnelly/Sallie Gordon/Jan Sexton
Diana and Glenn Johnson
Cornelia Cullen Long

The Joy of Art-Monet

Maggie Austin/Ellen Stough
Kathy Dalton/ The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology
Stuart and Kathy Dissen
Melissa Edwards
Dr. Daniel and Sharon Glaze, in honor of Dr. Bernhard Suter & the members of
The Blue Bird Circle Rett Center
Scala Family Fund
Vivian and Eugene Thigpen

The Joy of Opera-Verdi

Sally Barber
Baylor College of Medicine
Birds of a Feather
Patricia Boyd
Gail Branca/Margot Madsen
Jan Cobler
Kris Dill
Friends of Annette Griffith
Mary Gannon
Sara Owen Gemoets
Karen Gibbons
Trish and Gary Greaser
Anna Hodges/ Mary Ann Macey
Susan Ishmael in memory of Jane Hoffert Moore
Shirley Krieg
Kristy Liedtke
Carolyn Purifoy/Judy Tyson
Betty and Barton Slatko
Dodi Willingham
Lillie Beth Wilson

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