Photos by Samantha Jane Beatty
Styling by Todd Ramos
Model Jerry Raines for Neal Hamil Agency
Grooming by Briana Dai
Photography assistance by John Lewis
Styling assistance by Tyler Treadwell
Shot on location at The Barn at Four Pines Ranch in Crosby
Joanne King Herring, Mira Sorvino, Rania Mankarious
Chaired by Jennifer and Chris "Kip" Hohan, the evening included remarks by Crime Stoppers board member Lindsay Aronstein and CEO Rania Mankarious. Jennifer returned to the mic to share stories of human-trafficking survivors, all of whom were in attendance, and stood as their testimony was read aloud. They all received a standing ovation for their bravery and boldness.
KHOU anchor Mia Gradney moderated a discussion with actress Mira Sorvino, who recently starred in the hit movie Sound of Freedom. She shared her personal connection to the fight against human trafficking, as well as anecdotes from throughout her career.
Finally, a "paddles up" segment garnered thousands in donations, and galagoer Vanessa Ames was the lucky recipient of two Zadok Jewelers gift cards. In total, the evening, which honored corporate sponsor GOYA Cares, raised more than $1 million for Crime Stoppers of Houston.
Vicki Rizzo, Leisa Holland Nelson
Chuck Ames, Vanessa Ames, Jordan Seff, Jennifer Hohman
Kim Ogg, Brigitte Kalai, Alicia Smith
Tena Faust, Tyson Faust
Jay Zeidman, Anat Zeidman, Matt Mackey, Elizabeth McIngvale, Jonathan Zadok
Recognition of survivors
Omar Khan, Joanne King Herring, Gabby Baptista, Mario Baptista, Maha Khan, Jill Talisman, Anna Reger, John Reger, Charlie Talisman
"Last Paddle Standing" winner Vanessa Ames
Mia Gradney and Mira Sorvino on stage at Crime Stoppers of Houston's gala
Lauren Rhea, Cabell Wood, Kelly Canova, Diana Bridger
John and Cathy Crapitto
Misty Wall, Jenna Rudoff
Travis Brady, William Finnorn and Michael Hogan
Upon arrival, gentlemen mingled over Maker’s Mark Old Fashioned cocktails and charcuterie boards by neighboring wine bar Fiora’s Bottle Shop, all while perusing the seasonable wares (and the classic car parked in the middle of the store!). The sip-and-see was hosted by The Montrose Collective, Buck Mason and William Finnorn of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty.
Just in time for Houston’s cold front next week, Buck Mason’s fall 2023 collection promises a collection of refined textured knits and relaxed thermal layers and flannels.
Dan Pederson, Scott Konitzer
Michael Allen, Michael Cisarik
Buck Mason on Westheimer
Paty Alvarado, Chase Chambers
Ashish Ankola, Kyle Anderson, Alex Anderson
Inside Buck Mason
Hannah Swiggard and Lauren Gray
Ben Manthey, Travis Brady and Chris Doyle
Buck Mason's Fall Collection
Chloe Leonard
Anna Moore