Let's Hear It for the 'Girls!' Astros' Wives Throw a Fash Bash for Charity

Let's Hear It for the 'Girls!' Astros' Wives Throw a Fash Bash for Charity

Samantha Scott, Reagan Bregman and Kara McCullers

DOZENS OF SAVVY socialites and shoppers gathered at Tootsies to sip and shop during an event hosted by Kat Pressly and Janelise Maldonado, wives of Astros stars.


The afternoon benefited Girls Inc., a nonprofit that gives school-age girls enrichment opportunities such as day camps and seminars, and encourages them to be "strong, smart and bold." The Houston CEO, Treopia Cannon, stopped by to thank attendees and tell them a little more about the organization.

Dressed in summertime shades of green, pink and white — and, of course, Astros orange and blue — the fashionable femmes included Reagan Bregman, Kara McCullers, and Astros execs Paula Harris and Anita Sehgal. Raffle winner Donna Lewis received four club-level seats for an upcoming game!

Anita Sehgal, Kat Pressly, Treopia Cannon, Janelise Maldonado, Fady Armanious

Jessica Stanek

Nancy Dubon, Silvia Salle

Iris Shaftel, Courtney McKinney

Kimi Cyphert, Katelynn Maton

Milka Waterland, Adriana Avendano

Paula Harris and Donna Lewis

Sivia Salle and Rania Edlebi

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