19th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch raises nearly $47,000 in support of outreach to area families
The Fort Bend community came together in style to celebrate the 19th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch: Hats, Gloves, and Boutonnières, hosted by friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston.
Held at the stunning Sweetwater home of Elizabeth Madden, the event was a remarkable success, raising nearly $47,000 to support the Discovery Center and its outreach programs in Fort Bend County.
Around 200 guests, dressed in colorful attire and chic hats, enjoyed a delightful brunch catered by Chef Soren Pedersen, featuring a menu that perfectly complemented sparkling rosé and mimosas.
This year’s elegant brunch was expertly co-chaired by the Discovery Center’s council members Cara Millas and Hillary Watson, whose efforts ensured a memorable and impactful event.
Top donors included –
- Underwriters: Charlene Pate, Manmeet Likhari, Cara Millas, Valerie and Sam Golden, Jackie Bergdoll, Rachel Leaman, Lynn Halford, Hillary Watson and Dan Hinkle.
- Patrons: Sugar Land Office of Economic Development, Dawn Golden Brule.
- Friends: Brigit Engleman, Debbie Fash, Melinda Rao, Catherine Conlon Sanders, Shay James and Alicia Scala.
(Please credit: Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center)