Gala Chairs Laurie & Chris Geston and Master of Ceremony Dave Ward welcomed guests to the 1st Annual Savor the Hope Gala at the Historic Rice Hotel on January 21, 2010. The “Dining for Devereux” - themed event was a complete success with 180 guests raising close to $80,000 to support the children, adolescent and adult programs at Devereux.
Honored for outstanding charitable giving, Houston Children's Charity and Executive Director Laura Ward received the inaugural “Emy” award. KTRK Channel 13 morning news anchor, Tom Koch, attended as auctioneer along with eight of Houston's finest restaurants who prepared the delicious hor d'oeuvres. To round out the unique dining theme, a Julia Child impersonator and singing waiters provided entertainment for the guests.
About Savor the Hope:
Dining for Devereux
- Savor the Hope honors a special individual or organization with the “The Emy” Award. The award is bestowed upon a person or organization that has supported children in the Houston area in a significant and life-changing way.
- Executive chefs from participating restaurants are on hand to share their expertise and love of food. Hors d'oeuvres and dessert are prepared by each restaurant.
- Top tier sponsors are given a post-event, three-course dinner at one of the participating eight restaurants.
- The evening includes a raffle drawing, silent and live auction. Proceeds from the event benefit the children, adolescent and adult programs at Devereux Texas.
2010 Savor the Hope: Dining for Devereux Photographs
