On the field with Crime Stoppers

Supporters of Crime Stoppers of Houston gathered at Minute Maid Park for the annual gala. Chaired by Sheridan and John Eddie Williams, the event raised more than $1,355,000 for crime-prevention programs and victim services. Guests including Ramy Mankarious, Crime Stoppers of Houston chief executive officer Rania Mankarious, Dror Zadok, Vivian King, Helene Zadok,Vanessa Ames, and Jordan Seff enjoyed a World Series Championship video and had the opportunity to take a photo with the World Series trophy. The evening program began with a welcome from Houston media icon and longtime Crime Stoppers supporter Dave Ward. Gala co-chair Sheridan Williams then joined Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner on stage to honor three police officers recently involved in a shoot-out, and also honored supporters including former Houston Astro Jeff Bagwell, United States Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and Jim McIngvale (aka Mattress Mack).

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