2025 Fall Friends Luncheon
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
11:00am - 1:00pm
The Junior League of Houston
11:00am Champagne Reception & Silent Auction
11:30am Lunch & Live Auction
L.I.F.E. Houston Board Members
Ayo Lawal, Ernst and Young
Qiana Luckett, MS, Trustmark National Bank
Christy Pontious, CPA Ridgemar Energy
Gerardo Rojas, The Awty International School
Jorge Olvera, MSW, Alzheimer Association, Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter
Raven Watson, Pulse Staffing/Uptown Homecare
Roxann Caballero Borgman, MPS, Grocery Services Inc.
Stephanie Bottos, Valero Houston
Henry Caldwell, Transwestern Real Estate Service
Kelsey Giltner, J.D., Northern Trust
Jonathan Goh, Frost Bank
Angelica Gonzalez, CPA, Embark
Dr. Owais Khan, Pediatrix Medical Group
Host Committee
Jessie Blackmon
Kathryn Boeker
Aoife Cunningham
Colleen DiFonzo-Lewis
Sara Fallon
Dr. Joanie Hare
Ashley Hodge
Alle Houstoun
Elyse Kearns
Sarah Kelly
Caroline Kennedy
Sandy Ma
Emilie McClellan
Jorge Olvera
Gary Pearson
Rebecca Pinckney
Nina Rand
Emily Rinaldi
Jessica Trammell
Sterling Tramonte
Lorraine Winslow
Dr. Kavon Young
Underwriters
Friends in High Places Sponsor - $10,000
Guardian - $1,000+
The Paul and Marian Cones Charitable Foundation
BFF – $5,000
Grocery Services
John and Bain Pitts
Rachel Morris Rosson / Mary Morgan Stevens
Besties - $2,500
Acero Bella - Fine Home Fittings
Jessie Blackmon / Alle Houstoun
Kathryn Boeker
Robin and Geoff Boykin
Friends of Mary Morgan
The Gonzalez Law Group
H-E-B
Elyse Kearns
Sarah Kelly
Reem Pourmahram
Laura and Brannon Robertson
Jessica Trammell
Truist Wealth
Valero
Tommy and Connie Wright
Sara Fallon
Dr. Joanie Hare
Ashley Hodge
Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes, Houston Top Producing Luxury Realtor, Compass
Caroline Nettles Kennedy
Sandy Ma
MAVEN Coffee + Cocktails
Emilie McClellan
Jorge Olvera
Nina Rand
Emily Rinaldi
Sterling Tramonte
Lorraine Winslow
Dr. Kavon Young
Pals - $500
Colleen DiFonzo-Lewis
Dodson Interiors
Rebecca Pinckney
Ana and Shu Rau
Colleen Sherlock - Greenwood King Properties
Tamborello Dental Associates / Houston Sleep Associates
Live and Silent Auction Donors
We are deeply grateful to our generous auction donors whose contributions will make our luncheon’s live auction—auctioned by the dynamic Johnny “Bravo” Holloway—possible. Your support helps us create unforgettable experiences while raising vital funds for our mission. Because of you, every bid brings us closer to making a lasting difference in our community.
4th Wall Theatre Company
Alto
Ashley and Colin Hodge
Avenida Brazil
Axelrad
Baldwin Plastic Surgery
Ballooms Houston
Barry's Houston
Beautique Day Spa & Salon - West University
Bill Adler, Jim Adler S. Adler and Associates
Black Swan Yoga
Blessington Farms
Children's Museum Houston
Cinthya Alvarado
Clean Skin Aesthetics
Clinic Concierge
Cooling Curve
Da Cakes Houston
Della Coffee Company
Discover Gymnastics
Dr. Kristy Hamilton
Duylinh Tran
EMS Enhanced
everywine
Fajita Pete's
First Watch
Frock Shop
Gary Pearson
Hai Hospitality
Hannah Dean Fine Art
Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Hermann Park Conservancy
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Sports Adventures
Hunter Dance Center
Hush Hush Tan
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
Ingrid Van Assendelft
Johnny Carrabba Family of Restaurants
Jorge Olvera
Katie Hilburn Homes
La Vie Photography
LAM Bespoke
Language Kids World
Little Party Co.
Lombardi Family Concepts
Loyly Sauna Lounge
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Messina Hof Winery
Method Pilates
Mind Body Genes
Miron Crosby
MIRTH
Naturally Yew
Niko Niko's
Orangetheory Fitness
Original ChopShop
Paloma
Party Baby USA
Petite Portraits
Picnic on the Green
Pomp + Circumstance
Prelude Music Classes for Children
Prestige Laser at The Guest House Spa
River Oaks Dance
River Oaks Donuts
ROCO
ROMA
Rover Oaks Pet Resort
RYDE
Sarah Bray Bermuda
Soccer Shots Houston
ST. BERNARD
Steffie's
Stylist to the Stars - Michael DeMarse
The Astros Foundation
The Briar Club (sponsored by The Boeker Family)
The Goff Financial Group
The Grand 1894 Opera House
The Lymbar
The Mad Potter
The Monogram Shop
The Motherhood Center
Tiny Boxwoods
TLSx Houston
Total Wine & More
Tulum Wellness Spa
Victoria House Resort & Spa - Belize
Rideshare is Encouraged
Compliments of our luxury rideshare partner Alto, please enjoy up to $20 in ride credit with code LIFE2025 for $10 off 2 rides on 10/28/25. Expect an elevated ride with professional employee drivers and branded luxury SUVs.
Open or Download the Alto app and add code LIFE2025 during sign up or under Promotions in the Profile tab of the Alto app. Once added your credit will automatically apply to your rides.
Exclusive code: LIFE2025
Offer: $20 off 2 rides
Valid on: 10/28/2025
Community LIFE-Line Award
Advertisement Opportunities
If you are unable to attend the luncheon in person, we offer the opportunity to showcase your support by purchasing an advertisement to be included in the event program. This is an excellent way to enhance your visibility and align your brand with a distinguished audience of CEOs, community stakeholders, and key clients. We would be pleased to include your advertisement and ensure your presence is felt at this important gathering.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Friends for L.I.F.E. - $25,000
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One Premier table for 12
Recognition and company logo (if applicable) featured on all luncheon marketing materials, including the event program, website and social media
Full-page, color ad in the event program
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Two-minute commercial (provided by the sponsor) prominently on L.I.F.E. Houston's website and social media platforms
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Opportunity to present an honoree and/or recognize a mother within your organization
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Prominent logo placement at the event (stage and banners)
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Acknowledgment as the lead sponsor during event speeches and in press releases
Friends in High Places Sponsor - $10,000
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One Premier table for 10
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Recognition and company logo (if applicable) featured on all luncheon marketing materials, including the event program, website and social media
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Full-page, color ad in the event program
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Opportunity to present an honoree and/or recognize a mother within your organization
BFF – $5,000
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Priority table seating for 10
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Recognition and company logo (if applicable) featured on all luncheon marketing materials, including the event program, website and social media
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1/2-page, color ad in the event program
Besties - $2,500
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Select table seating for 10
Recognition and company logo (if applicable) featured on all luncheon marketing materials, including the event program, website and social media
1/4-page, color ad in the event program
Individual Friend - $250
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Seating for one at the luncheon
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Recognition in the event program
In-Kind Underwriters
Printing -$2,500
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Recognition as an In-Kind Underwriter and company logo (if applicable) featured on all luncheon marketing materials, including the event program, website and social media
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Reserved seating for two guests
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1/4-page, color ad in the event program
Audiovisual (AV) -$2,500
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Recognition as an In-Kind Underwriter and company logo (if applicable) featured on all luncheon marketing materials, including the event program, website and social media
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Reserved seating for two guests
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1/4-page, color ad in the event program
VIP Gifts -$2,500
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Recognition as an In-Kind Underwriter and company logo (if applicable) featured on all luncheon marketing materials, including the event program, website and social media
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Reserved seating for two guests
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1/4-page, color ad in the event program
Raffle Prizes -$1,500
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Recognition as an In-Kind Underwriter and company logo (if applicable) featured on all luncheon marketing materials, including the event program, website and social media
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Reserved seating for two guests
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