Philanthropic Women Gather for Sweet Galentine’s Day Luncheon
On February 12, more than 140 philanthropic women came together for the Sweet Galantine’s Day luncheon, benefiting Dec My Room. The midweek event was a perfect blend of style and generosity, with a focus on giving back to the community.
Retail Therapy and Raffles
The day began with a morning of retail therapy at Tootsies, where guests browsed an array of pop-up shops and trunk shows. Shoppers snagged the season’s must-haves while sipping and socializing, filling their shopping bags with a variety of goodies.
Luncheon and Program
After a morning of shopping, the crowd headed to PostScript HTX for a seated luncheon, decked out in fluttering pink butterflies, a nod to Dec My Room’s emblem. Event chairs Jennifer Cope and Marie Flanagan welcomed the well-heeled crowd, who mingled with co-founders Susan Plank and Kendall Plank before settling in for the program.
The event’s program featured heartwarming stories from the children whose hospital stays are brightened through personalized room makeovers, each designed to reflect the patient’s interests. The stories tugged at the heartstrings of the attendees, inspiring them to support the cause.
Fundraising Efforts
The event raised nearly $120,000 through table and ticket sales, vendor contributions, sponsors like Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land, and a raffle. The Butterflies Up appeal, a moment that embodied both the spirit of giving and the event’s theme, saw guests raise delicate butterfly cutouts, symbolizing their support for creating comforting spaces for hospitalized children.
Dec My Room’s Mission
Since its founding in 2007, Dec My Room has transformed nearly 18,000 hospital rooms in 178 hospitals nationwide, making healing spaces feel more like home. The organization’s mission is to provide a sense of comfort and normalcy to children who are hospitalized, often due to serious illnesses or injuries.
Attendees and Supporters
Some of the stylish attendees included Laurie Krohn, Stacey Lindseth, Donna Lewis, Elizabeth Cook, Estela Cockrell, Denise Tinkham, Patrice Alinger, Britney Tribble, Kristin Blomquist, Tori Kuykendall, Anna Osborne, Clare Jackson Sullivan, Erielle Gabay, Katie Tsuru, Nora Jarrard, Whitney Kuhn Lawson, Donae Chramosta, Ally Shell, Jennifer Pinkerton, Kelly Larkin, and Kelli Weinzierl, among many others.
Conclusion
The Sweet Galentine’s Day luncheon was a resounding success, bringing together like-minded individuals to support a worthy cause. The event’s attendees demonstrated their commitment to giving back to the community, and their efforts will have a lasting impact on the lives of the children supported by Dec My Room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Dec My Room?
A: Dec My Room is a non-profit organization that transforms hospital rooms into comfortable and welcoming spaces for children who are hospitalized due to serious illnesses or injuries.
Q: What is the mission of Dec My Room?
A: The mission of Dec My Room is to provide a sense of comfort and normalcy to children who are hospitalized, often due to serious illnesses or injuries.
Q: How many hospital rooms has Dec My Room transformed?
A: Since its founding in 2007, Dec My Room has transformed nearly 18,000 hospital rooms in 178 hospitals nationwide.
Q: How can I support Dec My Room?
A: You can support Dec My Room by attending events like the Sweet Galentine’s Day luncheon, making a donation, or spreading the word about the organization’s mission and impact.
