Nearly 250 guests filled the ballroom at Hotel ZaZa and enjoyed a cocktail reception with live music, an amazing dinner accompanied by inspiring words from our honoree, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, and opportunities to purchase a Mystery Box and bid on packages from the live auction, before dancing and socializing into the evening. Take a look at the gala photo album to revisit the wonderful memory!
Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale
Gala Honoree
Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., LCSW—Director at The OCD Institute of Texas, and Founder at Peace of Mind Foundation—was recognized as a “Health Hero” at the 2025 Gala.
$425,000 Raised
Together with the incredibly generous support of our wonderful sponsors, underwriters, and co-chairs, Ed & Lynn Jones, we raised over $425,000—a museum gala record!
Ed & Lynn Jones
All funds raised support The Health Museum’s unique exhibitions and hands-on programming. A special shout-out to our two lead sponsors, HCA Healthcare Houston and UnitedHealthcare, as well as the amazing donors who put forth a match for some of the dollars raised during Fund The Mission!
If you donated to the gala, be sure to check if your company offers employee matching gifts – the impact of your gift could be doubled!
Photos by JH Photography
| Sponsorship Level | Sponsor Name |
|---|---|
| $50,000 Dignitaries |   |
| $25,000 Luminaries | John P. McGovern Foundation Kenneth & June Mattox |
| $15,000 Superstars | Susan Bickley & Robert Scott Harris County Medical Society/ Houston Academy of Medicine |
| $10,000 Exemplars | Beacon Capital Partners The Faykus Foundation Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Houston Methodist |
| $6,000 Treasures | Dr. William S. Gilmer, M.D. David Gow Linbeck Group Jackie Macha & Brian Faulkner/Martha Walton Memorial Hermann Katherine & Brian Parsley, M.D. Tellepsen The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Underwriter Level | Underwriter Name |
|---|---|
| $5,000 – Entertainment | Bob Westendarp |
| $5,000 – Décor | Artella Solutions/Sep Moshiri |
| $5,000 – Floral | UTHealth Houston |
| $3,000 – Live Auction | Ascent Emergency Medical Center |
| $3,000 – Photography | Dr. JoAnne Rogers-Sylve |
| $3,000 – Mystery Boxes | Ann & Kenny Friedman |
| $3,000 – Valet | Kelli Cohen Fein, M.D. & Mr. Martin Fein |
Mark Your Calendars for 2026
We’ll be back at Hotel ZaZa on October 10, 2026, and are already planning an elegant evening full of entertainment and surprises. Stay tuned!
Peggy Rhoads
Senior Director of Developmentprhoads@thehealthmuseum.org713-337-8441Please reach out for questions or information about the gala
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