Thank you to our sponsors of the 27th Annual Gala!
HCC 27TH ANNUAL GALA
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE 27TH ANNUAL GALA
Rainmaker Films
Hallie Vanderhider & Bobby Dees
Ghost Foundation
Thank You For Your Generosity And Support Of Our Mission - True Heroes
Sherri Zucker & Perri Palermo Motamedi
Karen Winston
The Reed Family
27th Annual Title Sponsors
The Moody Family
Making Progress - Assisting One Child At A Time
We measure our success by the number of children whose lives are touched by our efforts each year. Houston Children’s Charity is served by its Founder, President & CEO Laura Ward, and a steadfast Board of Directors who carefully steward the resources of our donors to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of Houston’s children.
With an ambitious goal to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered, we seek to expand our base of support through dedicated sponsors and committed volunteers to strengthen our ability to help children. Our supporters come from all walks of life and understand that caring means giving of themselves. There are numerous ways to be a part of our work. Explore our programs and events to see how you would like to become involved and contact us today!
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The sun always rises on a secret — and sets on a reveal 🌅
Tonight, two Sundown Secrets are on deck.
Think the ultimate Houston sports trifecta — Houston Rockets, Houston Texans, Houston Astros — all in VIP style… and then a cowboy luxe escape to wine country with Napa and Sonoma’s most coveted bottles, tables, and views.
Stay tuned. At sunset, the games begin and the glasses are raised ✨
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #SundownSeries #TexasTriplePlay #VinesAndSpurs #28thAnnualGala #TexasSizedAuction #BootsAndBids #CowboyLuxe #HCC28 #ForTheKids #HoustonStrong #CowboysForACause #PhilanthropyWithStyle #LiveAuctionMagic #HoustonSports #WineCountryDreams #PaddlesUp
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After sunset, the encore shines brighter. Tonight’s second Sundown Secret — LIVE AUCTION #4: Cowboys & Cabo Dreams ✨
Eight guests will jet off in private style to Cabo’s exclusive Villas Del Mar. A beachfront villa, infinity pool, private staff, and a stem cell infusion at COLEL at Palmilla for two make this more than a getaway.
‼️ LEARN MORE HERE: qtego.us/qlink/houstonchildrenscharity/G3W130
This is cowboy luxe at its most indulgent — rejuvenation, adventure, and sunsets that last forever. 🌴✨
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #IfYoureGonnaPlayinTexas #SundownSeries #CowboysAndCaboDreams #28thAnnualGala #TexasSizedAuction #BootsAndBids #CowboyLuxe #HCC28 #ForTheKids #HoustonStrong #CowboysForACause #PhilanthropyWithStyle #LiveAuctionMagic #ParadiseAwaits #LuxuryEscape #GoBigHouston #PaddlesUp
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After sunset, the secrets shine brighter. Tonight’s Sundown Secret — LIVE AUCTION #3: Ride Out with the Houston Rockets 🏀 ✈️
This once-in-a-lifetime experience puts four lucky fans inside the world of the Houston Rockets — from flying on the team’s private plane, to staying at the team hotel, to shootaround access and premium game seats.
‼️ LEARN MORE: qtego.us/qlink/houstonchildrenscharity/G3W120
This isn’t just basketball. It’s H-Town, full-throttle, VIP style. 🔥
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #IfYoureGonnaPlayinTexas #SundownSeries #RideOutWithTheRockets #28thAnnualGala #TexasSizedAuction #BootsAndBids #CowboyLuxe #HCC28 #ForTheKids #GoBigHouston #HoustonStrong #CowboysForACause #PhilanthropyWithStyle #LiveAuctionMagic #HTownProud #BasketballDreams #PaddlesUp
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🎄 BECOME AN ADOPT-A-FAMILY SPONSOR TODAY! 🎄
This holiday season, you can make CHRISTMAS UNFORGETTABLE for a HOUSTON FAMILY IN NEED 🫶
Through our Adopt-A-Family program, generous sponsors provide gifts, essentials, and holiday cheer, ensuring EVERY CHILD EXPERIENCES the MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS 🎁✨
If you or your company would like to GIVE BACK in a meaningful way this season, APPLY TODAY ❤️💚 houstonchildrenscharity.org/programs/annual-toy-distribution/adopt-a-family-registration/
#houstonchildrenscharity #ourkidsareeverybodyskids #AdoptAFamily #ChristmasMagic
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🌟✨ 2025 GALA HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MEETING ✨🌟
Last night we gathered at Willie G's Seafood with our AMAZING HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE to discuss THE 28TH ANNUAL GALA: IF YOU’RE GONNA PLAY IN TEXAS 💫🎉
🤝 This POWERHOUSE TEAM is making sure HOUSTON’S BIGGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston will be a NIGHT TO REMEMBER ❤️🙌
🌟 THANK YOU to our COMMITTEE MEMBERS for your PASSION & DEDICATION — we couldn’t do it without you! 💛
#HoustonChildrensCharity #IfYoureGonnaPlayInTexas #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids
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The sun always rises on a secret — and sets on a reveal 🌅
Tonight, not one but two Sundown Secrets will be unveiled.
Think courtside energy that travels sky-high… and a cowboy luxe escape where boots meet the Baja sun 🫶
Stay tuned. At sunset, the ride begins — and paradise awaits ✨
#houstonchildrenscharity #ourkidsareeverybodyskids #ifyouregonnaplayintexas #sundownseries #28thannualgala #texassizedauction #bootsandbids #cowboyluxe #hcc28 #forthekids #gobighouston #HoustonStrong #CowboysForaCause #philanthropywithstyle #liveauctionmagic #htownproud #ParadiseAwaits #paddlesup
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After sunset, the secrets shine brighter. Tonight’s Sundown Secret — LIVE AUCTION #2: The Big Showdown Pass.
For twelve unforgettable months, you and a guest will step into the spotlight with VIP access to every major concert at Toyota Center (excluding Rockets) and Orchestra seats at Smart Financial Centre. Add Lexus Lounge access, premium parking, and nights out that sparkle long after the curtain falls.
This isn’t just entertainment. It’s Texas-sized showtime ✨
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #SundownSeries #BigShowdownPass #28thAnnualGala #TexasSizedAuction #BootsAndBids #CowboyLuxe #HCC28 #ForTheKids #GoBigHouston #HoustonStrong #CowboysForACause #PhilanthropyWithStyle #EverythingIsBigger #LiveAuctionMagic #AllAccessHouston #ShowtimeTexas #PaddlesUp
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At sundown, secrets come out… and tonight’s Sundown LIVE AUCTION Secret is delicious.
LIVE AUCTION #1: Introducing The Sunday Social Supper Club: On April 19, 2026, Laura Ward & Dave Ward will welcome 20 guests into their home for the fried chicken dinner Houston will be clucking about. Paired with top wines, Southern favorites, and cowboy luxe tablescapes, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime seat at the table ‼️
✔️ LEARN MORE HERE! qtego.us/qlink/houstonchildrenscharity/G3W100
Every bite gives back 🌟
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #LiveSundownSeries #SundaySocialSupperClub #28thAnnualGala #TexasSizedAuction #BootsAndBids #CowboyLuxe #HCC28 #ForTheKids #GoBigHouston #HoustonStrong #CowboysForACause #PhilanthropyWithStyle #EverythingIsBigger #LiveAuctionMagic #SouthernCharm #HoustonEats #PaddlesUp
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The Big Board is BIG… but the LIVE AUCTION? That’s where things get legendary.✨
Starting tonight at sundown, we’ll reveal the first of our Live Auction treasures. Some nights it’ll be one, some nights more — every reveal bigger than the last. 👀
Because when the sun dips low, cowboy luxe shines its brightest.
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurkidsAreEverybodysKids #LiveSundownSeries #28thAnnualGala #IfYoureGonnaPlayInTexas #TexasSizedAuction #BootsAndBids #CowboyLuxe #HCC28 #ForTheKids #GoBigHouston #HoustonStrong #CowboysForACause #PhilanthropyWithStyle #EverythingIsBigger #LiveAuctionMagic
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✨ 2 WEEKS OUT ✨
Houston’s BIGGEST night of the year is almost here! 🤠💃 On October 18, our 28TH ANNUAL GALA takes over the The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston with the theme “IF YOU’RE GONNA PLAY IN TEXAS” — A High Noon Haute Couture Evening. 🌟
We are PROUD to HONOR HOUSTON POWER COUPLE Frances Moody Buzbee & Tony Buzbee 💖, and to be presented by our incredible TITLE SPONSORS Porsche River Oaks & Porsche West Houston 🚘✨
Get ready for an UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT of GLAMOUR, GIVING, and a special PERFORMANCE by the LEGENDARY Alabama 🎶🤩
‼️ Our signature LIVE AUCTION & BIG BOARD is packed with ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME items 🤩✨ Did you know you can START BIDDING on the BIG BOARD ITEMS RIGHT NOW? 🔥 Still need to REGISTER for the auction? Don’t wait — do it TODAY at the link in our bio 🔗💫
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #IfYoureGonnaPlayInTexas
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Jewelry Day ends the way Texas does everything — BIG. 💎✨
The Incredible Cocktail Ring by Valobra Master Jewelers is bold, brilliant, and impossible to ignore — the perfect grand finale for the BIGGEST BIG BOARD.
‼️ BID NOW: qtego.us/qlink/houstonchildrenscharity
🌟 Our deepest thanks to Valobra Master Jewelers for donating this dazzling masterpiece.
Because the true sparkle isn’t just in the jewels — it’s in the futures we’re building for Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children.
#HighNoonCouture #28thAnnualGala #IfYoureGonnaPlayInTexas #BiggestBigBoard
#ForTheKids #TexasSizedAuction #BidBigHouston #BootsAndBids #EverythingIsBigger
#HoustonStrong #CowboysForACause #JewelryDay #BlingForGood #ValobraMasterJewelers
#TheShowstopper #TexasStyle #HCC28
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The night shines brighter with LOVE. 💎❤️
The Collier Dreamys “LOVE” Necklace by iTouchDiamonds is a sparkling reminder that giving back is the greatest luxury of all.
‼️ BID NOW: qtego.us/qlink/houstonchildrenscharity
🌟 Our heartfelt thanks to iTouchDiamonds for donating this unforgettable treasure to the Big Board.
Because love isn’t just in the necklace — it’s in every paddle raised for Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children.
#HighNoonCouture #28thAnnualGala #IfYoureGonnaPlayInTexas #BiggestBigBoard
#ForTheKids #TexasSizedAuction #BidBigHouston #BootsAndBids #EverythingIsBigger
#HoustonStrong #CowboysForACause #JewelryDay #BlingForGood #iTouchDiamonds
#AllYouNeedIsLOVE #TexasStyle #HCC28
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