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Cheers to The Women’s Fund
Chuck and Vanessa Ames

Chuck and Vanessa Ames (Photo: Johnny Than)

Chris Shepherd, Lindsey Brown

Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown (Photo: Johnny Than)

Jim McGrath, Paulina McGrath, Amy Pierce, Rob Pierce

Jim and Paulina McGrath and Amy and Rob Pierce (Photo: Johnny Than)

Chuck and Vanessa Ames chaired the 10th annual Wine Dinner that raised $485,000 for The Women’s Fund, a nonprofit that works with Houston women and girls to provide resources to help them advocate for their own health. It was a record-breaking evening with more than 250 wine and food enthusiasts at The Astorian. Guests were treated to a reception with wine and culinary pairings, a champagne wall, and silent and live auctions. Honorees for the evening were Paulina and Jim McGrath who received the Visionary Spirit Award, Gina Gaston Elie who received the Resilient Heart Award, and Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown who received the Champions of Community Award. 

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Angie Frederickson is a writer and stay-at-home mom. When those worlds collide, she has been known to hide from her children in order to meet writing deadlines.

Chuck and Vanessa Ames

Chuck and Vanessa Ames (Photo: Johnny Than)

Chris Shepherd, Lindsey Brown

Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown (Photo: Johnny Than)

Jim McGrath, Paulina McGrath, Amy Pierce, Rob Pierce

Jim and Paulina McGrath and Amy and Rob Pierce (Photo: Johnny Than)