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Schmoozing for a cause

Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld
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  • John and Becca Cason Thrash

    John and Becca Cason Thrash (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

  • David LaDuke, Gary Hammett, Greg Harper, and Lisa Foronda Harper

    David LaDuke, Gary Hammett, Greg Harper, and Lisa Foronda Harper (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

  • John and Becca Cason Thrash
  • David LaDuke, Gary Hammett, Greg Harper, and Lisa Foronda Harper

More than 250 gathered to “Schmooze” at The Corinthian, benefiting The Jackson Hicks Endowed Fund for the Awareness, Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS at Legacy Community Health and to celebrate the life of beloved caterer and philanthropist Jackson Hicks. The space was transformed into a winter wonderland and, upon arrival, the Open Door Mission Ensemble greeted guests with favorite holiday classics. Co-chairs of the sold-out soiree were Bill Caudell and Randy Powers, Sara Dodd and Will Denton, Melanie Gray and Mark Wawro, Nancy McGregor and Neal Manne, Becca Cason Thrash and John Thrash, Milton Townsend, and Phoebe and Bobby Tudor. CEO of Legacy Community Health Dr. Bobby Hilliard spoke about Jackson’s passion for supporting nonprofits such as The Center for AIDS, where he created Holiday Schmooze. This year’s event raised over $300,000. Guests enjoyed a musical concert, produced by Patrick Summers, artistic director for the Houston Grand Opera and one of Jackson’s closest friends, in addition to testimonials from many of Jackson’s friends.

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John and Becca Cason Thrash

John and Becca Cason Thrash (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

David LaDuke, Gary Hammett, Greg Harper, and Lisa Foronda Harper

David LaDuke, Gary Hammett, Greg Harper, and Lisa Foronda Harper (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

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