Brunch with a function? Depend Houston PetSet in.
The beloved nonprofit swapped its conventional night gala for a sunshine-filled fête, and the gang clearly authorised. Held September 28 at stylish social hub Le Tesserae, “Le Brunch” shimmered with mimosas, music, and vitality, all to assist Houston’s combat in opposition to animal homelessness.
The inaugural daytime occasion, co-chaired by Kirby Matocha Edmund alongside PetSet co-presidents Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust, drew a who’s who of Houston’s philanthropic set. Particular visitor Billy Bob Thornton and his band The Boxmasters delivered a rollicking set that had friends buying and selling well mannered applause for full-on toe-tapping. Emcee Deborah Duncan, host of Nice Day Houston, saved spirits vivid and this system flowing together with her signature heat and wit.
From traditional brunch couture to photo-ready smiles, the scene blended laid-back glam with critical fundraising muscle.
And that muscle made an impression. Almost $1 million was raised to fund PetSet’s important grant program, which helps rescue teams and shelters throughout Texas. Final 12 months, the nonprofit distributed greater than $400,000 to just about 100 native companions.
With its energetic new format and close to seven-figure success, “Le Brunch” would possibly simply grow to be Houston’s subsequent nice giving custom, with a aspect of croissants and good firm.
Among the many crowd of animal advocates have been Mayor John Whitmire and Senator Joan Huffman, joined by Jan Duncan, Courtney Hopson, Mario Castillo, Alicia Smith, Brigitte Kalai, Devinder and Gina Bhatia, Rachelle and Jeff Ball, Honorable Lyndon and Marilyn Rose, Baily Dalton-Binion, Nancy Mathe, Ellen Weitz, Brittany Shattuck, Mary Doughtie, Kirk Kveton and Daniel Irion, Marge Lundquist, Sandra Smith, Shima Zangeneh, and Sue Smith.
