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A night at Moulin Rouge
Renee Clapp and Denise Leisten

Renee Clapp and Denise Leisten (Photo: Jacob Power)

Joni and John Ballis

Joni and John Ballis (Photo: Wilson Parish)

Elizabeth Fulghum and Cissy Abel

Elizabeth Fulghum and Cissy Abel (Photo: Wilson Parish)

Hallie Vanderhider and Bobby Dees

Hallie Vanderhider and Bobby Dees (Photo: Jacob Power)

Renee Clapp, Denise Leisten, Joni and John BallisHallie Vanderhider, Bobby DeesElizabeth Fulghum and Cissy Abel joined more than 700 fellow supporters at VICTORY Houston’s A Night at Moulin Rouge. The event at 713 Music Hall raised $1.8 million for cancer research initiatives in Houston. Ball chairs Cissy Abel and Hallie Vanderhider transformed the space into a Parisian music hall complete with crystal chandeliers, billowing red fabric, decorative windmills, and lots of feathers. Frank Billingsley served as master of ceremonies, and Johnny Bravo led the live auction. Guests also enjoyed a glitter bar, tequila tastings, and casino games like craps, blackjack, and slot machines. Q The Band played throughout the evening for a fun night of dancing and singing along to crowd favorites. At the end of the evening, the Chick-fil-A cow handed out chicken biscuits as a late-night snack.

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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.

Renee Clapp and Denise Leisten

Renee Clapp and Denise Leisten (Photo: Jacob Power)

Joni and John Ballis

Joni and John Ballis (Photo: Wilson Parish)

Elizabeth Fulghum and Cissy Abel

Elizabeth Fulghum and Cissy Abel (Photo: Wilson Parish)

Hallie Vanderhider and Bobby Dees

Hallie Vanderhider and Bobby Dees (Photo: Jacob Power)