42 September 2021 | parkcitiespeople.com
Society
‘FRIENDRAISER’ HELPS BRYAN’S HOUSE Looking Ahead
Deborah Gaspar, Rhonda Sargent Chambers, Abi Erickson-Torres, and Nancy Franks
Robin Brant, Lisa Petty, Amber LaFrance
Pathways to Inclusion Want to help your workplace better accommodate those with special needs? Doing so requires more than just policies, says John McGill of the high-IQ society American Mensa. “I think inclusion and diversity comes much more through an organization’s cultural foundation and a company’s DNA than a pure focus, while important, exclusively on policy or tools,” he said. McGill, director of strategic partnerships for Mensa, will be among the featured panelists when Bryan’s House hosts the Pathways to Inclusion Luncheon, Awards, and Special Needs Summit from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Belo Mansion. Attendees will enjoy lunch, a raffle, and an emcee-led discussion with thought leaders using their companies’ technology, artificial intelligence, and accessibility to increase diversity and inclusion for those with special needs in the workplace. Visit bryanshouse.org/news-events/ to learn more. KidneyTexas Runway Report
Elizabeth W Boutique
Martha Lumatete, Teresa Heidt, and Mary King-Moore
(PHOTOS: THOMAS GARZA PHOTOGRAPHY)
Incoming chair Lisa Petty hosted the Jubilee Society of Bryan’s House 20212022 Season Kickoff Friendraiser at Elizabeth W Boutique on Oak Lawn Avenue. Guests on July 18 learned more about the Jubilee Society, shopped Elizabeth W Boutique and Deborah Gaspar Jewelry, and enjoyed champagne and Amor y Queso mini cheese boards. Elizabeth W Boutique and Deborah Gaspar donated a portion of sales from the event to Bryan’s House. The Jubilee Society is a group of Ambassadors dedicated to the Bryan’s House belief that: “Every Child with Special Needs Deserves to Thrive. No Matter What.” This fun-loving group helps Bryan’s House change trajectories for children with special needs and their families through hosting events, donation drives, and interactive volunteer opportunities. Visit bryanshouse.org/get-involved/ to learn more. – Staff report
KidneyTexas, Inc. will hold The Runway Report 2021 Luncheon and Fashion Show Our Sole Mission: Transformations beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 21 at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. In its 22nd year, the event benefits the Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Camp Reynal, Texas Health Resources Foundation, Southwest Transplant Alliance, and the Parkland Health and Hospital Foundation. The morning begins with a mimosa reception followed by a program, fashions from TOOTSIES produced by Jan Strimple, and lunch. Visit kidneytexas.org.
Moments Matters Luncheon
Rhonda Sargent Chambers and Elizabeth Ward Creel
Jennifer Burge and Teresa Heidt
The Foref ront Living Foundation will host the 12th annual Each Moments Matters Luncheon, a fundraiser for the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center, on Sept. 21 at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Visit eachmomentmatters.org. Honorees include Christina Baroody, Betty and John Birkner, Yvette Cardenas, Larry Dykstra, Toska Medlock Lee, Jovelyn Castellanos, Tucker Enthoven, Dr. Teik Lim. Carol and Jim Cress, Katie Kemph, Mark Masepohl, Maryann Mihalopoulos (posthumous), Dr. Esteria Miller, the Rev. Samira Page, Rhonda Taylor-Blair, and Rabbi Howard Wolk. – Compiled by William Taylor
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