Center for Pursuit Raises Nearly a Quarter-Mil at ‘Spirited’ Lunch

Daniel Ortiz
Center for Pursuit Raises Nearly a Quarter-Mil at ‘Spirited’ Lunch

Vicki Luna, Melissa Gonzalez & Gloria Zenteno

SUPPORTERS OF ANOTHER Houston org enthusiastically raised a glass to the return of in-person fundraising. The Center for Pursuit's "Renew Our Spirit" lunch, held at River Oaks Country Club on Tuesday, raised $230,000 to further the nonprofit's mission to serving the needs of Houston-area adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.


The 250 guests braved yet another day of downpours to enjoy the program, which featured Baylor College of Medicine President Paul Klotman — introduced by Mayor Sylvester Turner — and offered a preview of Center's forthcoming new campus, slated to open in the East End in July.

Center's Charles C. Canton also announced the addition of a partnership between the organization and Social Motion Skills, whose Aspire Accessories program employs adults with autism and other special needs to create beautiful, unique products like jewelry and custom gifts.

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Barbara and Ronald Cuenod

Robert Gallegos and Gracie Saenz

David and Lisa Handal

David Baldwin, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Charles Canton and Dr. Paul Klotman

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Doug Orr, Stephanie Page and Marie Baldwin

Jane Cummings and Marilu Garza

Leila Perrin, Charity Yarborough and Steve Winter

Leisa Holland Nelson and Bob Bowmna

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