Keynote speaker is Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson, former Miss America, registered nurse, and hospice advocate
The Houston Hospice 21st Annual Butterfly Luncheon is set for Friday, May 6 at The Junior League of Houston. Proceeds from the luncheon benefit Houston Hospice and its Butterfly Program for pediatric hospice patients and their families. Special keynote speaker is Miss America 1988 Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson, who holds the distinction of being the first registered nurse to win the competition. Following her year of service, Rafko-Wilson became a hospice nurse and started the Hospice of Monroe in her hometown of Monroe, Michigan. Throughout her career, she has continued to support nursing professions, hospice programs, grief support services and critical health issues. Rafko-Wilson is currently the executive director of Gabby’s Grief Center in Monroe.
As one of the core, compassionate care services offered by Houston Hospice, The Butterfly Program is dedicated to the needs of children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Individualized care, education, advocacy, resources, and a dedicated hospice team are provided on a 24/7 basis. In addition, The Butterfly Team consists of a pediatric physician, registered nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and volunteers.
WHERE: The Junior League of Houston
1811 Briar Oaks Ln.
Houston, TX 77027
WHEN: Friday, May 6
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHO: Luncheon Chair is Janet F. McKenzie; Honorary Chair is Sarita Armstrong Hixon
Keynote speaker is Miss America 1988 Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson
TICKETS: Tables start at $2,500. To learn more about the luncheon or to purchase a table, please visit www.houstonhospice.org/21butterflyluncheon/. You can also call 713-677-7118.
Photo caption: The Houston Hospice 21st Annual Butterfly Luncheon on May 6 benefiting Houston Hospice and its Butterfly Program for pediatric hospice patients and their families features keynote speaker Miss America 1988 Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson, a registered nurse, hospice advocate and founder of Gabby’s Grief Center in Monroe, Michigan. Photos courtesy of Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson.
