Best Dressed Luncheon 2023

Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. The Post Oak Hotel Uptown Houston 1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027

For additional details or information, please contact Kemah Blair-Flores

2023 Best Dressed Luncheon

Photo credit: Priscilla Dickson Photography. Back row, left to right: Duyen Nguyen, Kristina Somerville, Tatiana Massey, and Kathryn Smith. First row, left to right: Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell, Hallie Vanderhider – Hall of Fame, Dr. Julie Longoria Chen, Zane Carruth, and Sneha Merchant. Not pictured is Kelli Weinzierl.

The event kicks off with Neiman Marcus’ runway fashion presentation, which includes special recognition of Houston’s 10 best-dressed women—all leaders in philanthropy—who share March of Dimes commitment to serving local families. Since its inception 41 years ago, the Best Dressed Luncheon has raised nearly $15 million dollars to lead the fight for healthy moms and strong babies. Funds raised directly support local initiatives in several ways, including March of Dimes NICU Family Support® program that launched in 2022 at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.

2023 Event Leadership

Please join us for the PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed Luncheon and Neiman Marcus Runway Presentation benefiting March of Dimes on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at The Post Oak Hotel.

Luncheon Co-chairs: Kelley Lubanko, Stephanie Tsuru, and Kelli Weinzierl Raffle Co-chairs: Bethany Buchanan, Kristen Collins, and Elia Gabbanelli

2023 Honorees

Hallie Vanderhider – Hall of Fame Zane Carruth Julie Longoria Chen Tatiana Massey Sneha Merchant Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell Duyen Nguyen Kathryn Sacco Smith Kristina Somerville Kelli Weinzierl

Best Dressed Luncheon Raffle

It’s Game Time Houston Rockets game tickets for two with parking pass, valid for the 2024 season Date Night Tickets for two to the John Mayer concert with parking pass on October 30 Just For You Perla LaBaroque jacket custom made for you All The Buzz Free electricity for a year from Reliant, up to $5,000 The Ultimate Staycation A two-night weekend stay at the Post Oak Hotel, dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse, and a BMW for the weekend

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Best Dressed Honoree Announcement Party

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For more information, please contact Kemah Blair-Flores at 713-964-5431 or kblair-flores@marchofdimes.org.

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.

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Best Dressed Raffle Kickoff Reception

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$75 per ticket or $250 for a book of 6 tickets

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Please support March of Dimes through the purchase of raffle tickets for a chance to win fabulous raffle items. You don’t have to be present to win. $75 per ticket or $250 for a book of 6 tickets.

Neiman Marcus Shopping Spree A fabulous $3,500 shopping spree at Neiman Marcus Best Dressed Luncheon 2024 $5,000 table for ten to the 2024 Best Dressed Luncheon Neiman Marcus Sunglasses Sunglasses for the seasons (four pairs) from Neiman Marcus Lunch With Fashion Lunch for 20 and fashion show from Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus Valet Parking Valet parking for one year at Neiman Marcus A Night At The Post Oak Hotel A one-night weekend stay with valet parking and breakfast for two It’s Game Time Houston Rockets game tickets for two with parking pass, valid for the 2024 season Date Night Tickets for two to the John Mayer concert with parking pass on October 30 Just For You Perla LaBaroque jacket custom made for you All The Buzz Free electricity for a year from Reliant, up to $5,000 The Ultimate Staycation A two-night weekend stay at the Post Oak Hotel, dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse, and a BMW for the weekend

Neiman Marcus hosted the 2023 Best Dressed Honorees Announcement Party on Tuesday, May 3, with honorees presented by PaperCity.

Please support March of Dimes through the purchase of raffle tickets for a chance to win fabulous raffle items. You don’t have to be present win.

Neiman Marcus hosted the 2023 Best Dressed Honorees Announcement Party on Tuesday, May 3, with honorees presented by PaperCity.

Reception was hosted at Flora on Thursday, May 9.

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2022 Honorees pictured left to right: Kristy Bradshaw, Sippi Khurana, Michele Leal Farah, Gayla Gardner, Kelley Lubanko, Lauren Randle, Elia Gabbanelli, Brigitte Kalai, Crystal Wright, and Vicki West

Board Member Rachel Ragan and son, Amalia Stanton, and Anne Neeson, Children’s Memorial Hermann Foundation

March of Dimes Volunteer Rosemary Schatzman with Tamara Thrasher-Cateni, NICU Family Support Coordinator at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital

2023 Raffle Co-chairs, Kristen Collins, Elia Gabbanelli, and Bethany Buchanan

Runway Sponsors Anonymous Brigitte and Bashar Kalai Sippi Khurana Susan Sarofim Kristina and Paul Somerville Stephanie Tsuru Hallie Vanderhider Kelli Weinzierl

Premier Sponsor Elia Gabbanelli H-E-B

Benefactor Sponsors Ann Ayre and Friends Tatiana Massey Duyen Nguyen Stacey Lindseth and Friends Vital Heart and Vein

Patron Sponsors Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl and Friends Community Health Choice Michele and George Farah Friends of March of Dimes Isela and Juan Garcia Greenfield Midstream/Chris Coxon Kirk Kveton and Daniel Orion Crystal Wright and Heidi Smith - Friends of Roslyn Sarah and David Zaozirny

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