H Texas
  • Columns
    • Hot Button / Lynn Ashby
    • Editor's Letter
    • Heart of Houston
  • Travel
  • Most Beautiful
  • Society
  • Lifestyle
  • Vote!
  • Top Lawyers
  • Top Doctors

H Texas

Banner
  • Columns
    • Hot Button / Lynn Ashby
    • Editor's Letter
    • Heart of Houston
  • Travel
  • Most Beautiful
  • Society
  • Lifestyle
  • Vote!
Edit

Starlight Gala

March 1, 2008

Houston young professionals unite against cancer

With goals of raising money for the American Cancer Society and introducing young professionals to philanthropy, the Starlight Gala was established in 1996. Comprised of Houston’s brightest young leaders, these young philanthropists give back to the community in a big way.

The 13th Annual Starlight Gala will be held March 29 at the Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, located in the Texas Medical Center. “Lone Star Tribute: Honor and Remembrance Under the Texas Sky,” encourages patrons to cut loose in true Texas style: entertainment will be provided by Texas High Life; guitars donated and signed by Miranda Lambert and LeAnn Rimes will be auctioned; and bottomless wine will be served. Texas-themed gambling and food for every palate help round out the entertainment.

This year’s gala chairs, Kristen Belote and Robin Milstead, used their corporate connections to help make this event a success. Gallagher Healthcare, where Belote is a financial analyst, has raised more than $11,000 in donations and has 16 fellow employees volunteering for the gala. Milstead’s company, Bradsby Group, also elected to become a sponsor and by doing so, involved some of their clients. Both thank their companies for giving them the freedom to focus on this event during daytime hours.

Large donors and companies have backed the young professional group since its inception. With the support of these companies, and others like them, volunteers feel confident they will reach their lofty fund raising goal of $125,000. This year’s list of donors includes: Gallagher Healthcare, AIG, Compass Bank, Core Services, AspenTech, The Bradsby Group, Andrews and Kurth LLP, Continental Airlines, Southwest Airlines, John P. McGovern Foundation and Karma Nine Marketing Firm.

Houston’s future leaders are creating positive changes according to Belote and Milstead. They put aside their careers and help others by supporting the fight against cancer. “We have all been touched by cancer and after all is said and done, ultimately each of us wakes up everyday and makes a conscious choice that we will be a part of change,” says Milstead. “The Starlight Gala is just the beginning for many of us.”

For more information on the Houston Starlight Gala go to, www.starlightgala.org or www.myspace.com/starlightgala.

0 comment
0
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Admin

previous post
Travel smart
next post
Port Aransas Texas’s best coastal secret

Related Articles

Water Privatization

September 12, 2010

Weathering the Bayou City

May 1, 2005

Greener Pastures

April 1, 2008

Raymond Plank

March 1, 2006

Pub Grub

September 1, 2004

Dinner Clubbing

June 1, 2004

Love Makes You Do Stupid Things

March 21, 2011

Cabo

September 1, 2003

Everyday Actions

October 1, 2005

Outside the Box

March 1, 2007

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Google + Instagram Pinterest Snapchat

Recent Posts

  • South Padre Island

    June 23, 2013
  • Take Me to Your Litter

    July 9, 2018
  • A Born Experience

    July 2, 2018
  • A Portmanteau to Celebrate

    June 25, 2018
  • Fighting for Houston

    June 11, 2018
  • International Food & Arts event San Miguel de Allende- from July 12-15

    June 11, 2018

About H Texas



H Texas Magazine covers travel, dining, happenings, bridal, beauty, people and places in Houston, Texas.

Facebook Twitter Google + Instagram Pinterest Youtube Snapchat

Contact Us





Editor’s Picks

  • Fighting for Houston

    June 11, 2018
  • Seven Miles of Bliss

    April 23, 2018
  • Test the Waters

    April 23, 2018

@2017 - PenciDesign. All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by PenciDesign