On Saturday, October 10, 240 guests came together at Hotel ZaZa for the 2026 Health Heroes Gala, celebrating the people and organizations working to build a healthier Houston and support the Museum’s mission.
This year, we proudly honored the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine for its commitment to improving health, expanding access to primary care, and preparing future physicians to serve communities across Houston and Texas.
With the generosity of our guests, sponsors, underwriters, and donors, the Gala raised approximately $530,000 — a record for the Health Heroes Gala.
Special Thanks to
Photography by Ben Porter
Dignitaries
Luminaries
John P. McGovern Foundation
Bob Scott
Superstars
Greenberg Traurig
Harris County Medical Society/
Houston Academy of Medicine
Exemplars
Faykus Foundation
Gulf Coast Blood
University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
Treasures
Beacon Capital
Natasha & John Cangelosi, M.D.
Elite Dermatology
William S. Gilmer, M.D.
David & Audrey Gow
Hamilton Health Box
Houston Methodist
Linbeck
Jac Macha & Brian Faulkner
Memorial Hermann
Katherine & Brian Parsley, M.D.
Pulse Healthcare System
Jay & Babs Rosenfeld
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
| Signature Aspen | |
| Bar | Meredith & Ben Marshall |
| Entertainment | Tellepsen |
| Floral | UTHealth Houston |
| Valet | Ascent Emergency Medical Center |
| Games | Kristy & Chris Bradshaw |
Nika & Marc Adler
Kristy & Chris Bradshaw
Erica Littlejohn Burnette, J.D.
Donae & Rob Chramosta
Melissa DeMontrond & Bryon Johnson
Dr. James Flowers
Robin French
Taelor Lavenia & Toby Hamilton
Jac Macha & Brian Faulkner
Meredith & Ben Marshall
Kim Padgett
Rick Perez
Kelly Truong & Vishal Goradia
Peggy Rhoads
Senior Director of Developmentprhoads@thehealthmuseum.org713-337-8441Please reach out for questions or information about the gala
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