JDRF’s Glitzy Platinum Anniversary Promise Ball Raises $1.9 Million

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3Abby and Daniel Yates

4Abby and Daniel Yates

5Amber and Clay Bretches

6Amber and Clay Bretches

7Amber Goodson and Robert Monson

8Amber Goodson and Robert Monson

9Christy Schnellhardt, Rebecca Brown, Jordan Amis

10Christy Schnellhardt, Rebecca Brown, Jordan Amis

11Dr. Devinder and Gina Bhatia

12Dr. Devinder and Gina Bhatia

13Ernest and Jennifer Sotuyo

14Ernest and Jennifer Sotuyo

15Ernest and Shannon Hunter, Jance Acosta, William Hagans

16Ernest and Shannon Hunter, Jance Acosta, William Hagans

17Fielding and Meredith Cocke

18Fielding and Meredith Cocke

19Guests dance to Professor D

20Guests dance to Professor D

21Guests test their luck with casino games

22Guests test their luck with casino games

23JDRF Child Ambassadors

24JDRF Child Ambassadors

25Lance and Judith Perdue

26Lance and Judith Perdue

27Levi, Chip, Deah, and Marston Fisher

28Levi, Chip, Deah, and Marston Fisher

29Marshall and Suzette Lang, Julie and Steve Westlund

30Marshall and Suzette Lang, Julie and Steve Westlund

31Mary and Dr. Mark D'Andrea

32Mary and Dr. Mark D'Andrea

33Michael Soper and Rick Byrd

34Michael Soper and Rick Byrd

35Robert Schaffer, Pamela Fazzone, Fred Hagans, Clyde Lea

36Robert Schaffer, Pamela Fazzone, Fred Hagans, Clyde Lea

37Sam Stolbun and Dr. Alana Spiwak

38Sam Stolbun and Dr. Alana Spiwak

39Tessa Vittor, Elizabeth Lay, Lucas Vittor

40Tessa Vittor, Elizabeth Lay, Lucas Vittor

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The local JDRF chapter’s 20th Anniversary Promise Ball late last month was truly a shining success. Glittering gowns and shimmering chandeliers were the perfect celebration of the gala’s platinum year, and a whopping $1.9 million raised didn’t hurt, either.

Following cocktails, a silent auction, and a seated dinner at the Hilton Americas-Houston, guests honored local individuals who’ve been personally impacted by Type 1 diabetes. Chaired by Mary and Mark D’Andrea and presented by Hagans Montgomery & Rustay, P.C., the event recognized 2019 Promise Ball Honoree Daniel Yates, who has raised more than $500,000 for the cause following his son’s diagnosis. Dr. Alana Spiwak and Sam Stolbun received the Fielding and Meredith Cocke Visionary Award, which held particular significance this year as the couple was also honoring the 20th anniversary of their daughter’s diagnosis. 

After the moving program and an opportunity to contribute to JDRF’s Fund A Cure initiative, a night of glamorous fun ensued. Hot tickets to the American Music Awards and the Kentucky Derby earned high bids from partygoers at the live auction, as did a Goldendoodle puppy looking for a good home. The Liskow & Lewis After-Party kept guests entertained until the wee hours with music from Professor D, casino games, scotch tasting, and obligatory breakfast tacos.