What: Polo for a Goal benefiting AVDA
The place: Houston Polo Membership
The Scoop: Houston’s philanthropic set traded stilettos for stomping boots on the inaugural Polo for a Goal, hosted by Associates of Support to Victims of Home Abuse (AVDA). Greater than 100 trendy supporters gathered for a day of champagne sipping, hat tipping, and fundraising, all to assist finish household violence and have fun AVDA’s forty fifth anniversary.
Chaired by Janine Galt, Clara Orlean, and Laurel Wheatley, the out of doors fête had no scarcity of modern thrives: Bow ties had been crisp, solar hats had been large, and spirits had been excessive. Visitors cozied up in unique fieldside seats, absorbing a full of life polo match and savoring luxe bites from The Lymbar.
A full of life Hermes scarf raffle added some sparkle, whereas a shock polo participant and horse meet-and-greet stole the present. The Finest Bow Tie and Finest Women Outfit contests saved the pleasant competitors rolling properly after the divots had been stomped and the bubbly flowed.
The occasion raised $25,000, which can present free authorized providers, counseling, and advocacy for home violence survivors throughout the Larger Houston space.
Who: Katie Tsuru, Nora and Brian Jarrard, Imani Guillory, Dale Volpe, Courtney and Zac Harmon, Kristen Cannon, Shannon Crain, Mario Gudmundsson, Jack Vielhauer, Will Brown, Anne Avilez, Jessica Lawson, and Inna and Nic Radford.
