The Periwinkle Foundation’s 15th Annual Kickball Classic on Oct. 14 raised $28,000 for Periwinkle Camps and Arts & Survivor programs for children, teens and families affected by cancer, with 21 teams and 240 players, plus families in attendance. Team participants were required to raise at least $500 to enter the tournament held at Westbury Little League, which donated the fields. Each kickball team had at least 10 players, with a minimum of five women per team. […]
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The Periwinkle Foundation celebrates 40 years at a special “birthday party in the park” at Levy Park
More than 300 Periwinkle Foundation supporters came out to celebrate 40 the nonprofit organization’s 40th birthday on Sept. 9 at a special “birthday party in the park” at Levy Park, which included board members, stakeholders, underwriters, pediatric cancer patients and long-term survivors from Texas Children’s Hospital, along with their families. The festivities included upbeat music from DJ Mohawk Steve, giant bubble wands and bubble machines, arts & crafts, a coloring wall featuring prints from Making A […]
Periwinkle Foundation’s Camp Periwinkle wraps up summer camp at Camp for All with 130 children and teens from Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center
The Periwinkle Foundation’s Camp Periwinkle hosted 130 campers at Camp For All in Burton, Texas, for a week-long, overnight camp for children ages 7-15 who are currently being treated or were previously treated for cancer at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center and their siblings. Since inception, Periwinkle’s signature program — Camp Periwinkle — has allowed over 5,000 campers to experience a week of pure joy, freedom and emotional healing. Camp Periwinkle transforms the world for children living […]
The Periwinkle Foundation Hosts Houston’s Premier Sommelier Competition and Wine Tasting Event
Iron Sommelier 2022 Presented by AUTOSOL® to be held on November 9 at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston Houston’s premier wine tasting competition is back in-person and better than ever! On November 9, the city’s finest sommeliers will be put to the test for the title of Iron Sommelier. Benefitting The Periwinkle Foundation, guests are invited to a private setting at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston. Competing sommeliers will select three […]
Six Houston-area bars offer special “Periwinkle cocktail” with $1 going to The Periwinkle Foundation in support of Iron Bartender competition/fundraiser
In support of The Periwinkle Foundation’s upcoming “Iron Bartender” competition and fundraiser on Sept. 29 at Gatlin’s BBQ, six Houston-area bars/restaurants will offer a signature “Periwinkle cocktail” to patrons during the month of September, with $1 going Periwinkle for every cocktail sold. The bartenders at each of these establishments is a competitor in the competition and created their cocktails especially for the event. Iron Bartender, Houston’s premier bartender competition, was last held in 2019 and […]
The Periwinkle Foundation Hosts Second Annual Making A Mark® Artapalooza
Patients at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center participate in a fun week of creativity Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer and Hematology Center patients will spend the week exploring their creative side during The Periwinkle Foundation’s Making A Mark® Artapalooza, presented by Northwestern Mutual. Artapalooza aims to introduce families to The Periwinkle Foundation by engaging children in a creative art experience whether they are in the in the hospital or at home. Children will have the opportunity to explore […]
September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. For children, young adults, and families navigating through cancer treatments or other life-threatening illnesses such as Sickle Cell Disease, the past 18 months have presented entirely new challenges during an already difficult time. With feelings of fear, anxiety, and social isolation at an all-time high among patients and families, The Periwinkle Foundation’s work, and the work of similar organizations, has become that much more meaningful. The […]