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FOUR MILLION REASONS SMILE Shelby Hodge gets out her calculator. Photography by Joe Vela. P hilanthropists and masters of surprise Sue and Lester Smith pulled another bunny out of their hat at the Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services gala where they pledged not only a million-dollar gift but also a matching million-dollar challenge. Few among the 900 gathered at the Hilton Americas-Houston expected the contribu- tion, which brought gala honorees Renee and Alan Helfman to tears. That gift and the largesse of others in the ballroom, totaling more than $4 million, met a profound need, as the ground fl oor of the long-term care facility was severely damaged by Hurricane Harvey fl ood waters. Chairing the celebratory 75th anniversary of the center were Sandy Rubin and Judy and Michael Feinstein. Who: Joyce and Arthur Schechter, Karen and Buster Freedman, Jeri and Marc Shapiro, Michael Wiesenthal, Rhoda and Steve Saka, Vicky and Michael Richker, Jim Kastleman, Donna and Tony Vallone, Ann and J. Kent Friedman, Jennifer and Alan Rosen, and Leslie and Hedley Karpas. See more Shelby Hodge at PaperCityMag.com. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Georgia Provost Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo Steve & Rhoda Saka, Carol Fawcett, Michael Wiesenthal Donna & Tony Vallone Karen & Buster Freedman Honorees Renee & Alan Helfman Chairs Sandy Rubin Michael & Judy Feinstein Sue & Lester Smith to Invitation to Consign Fine Jewelry, Furs & Accessories Auction November 17, 2018 New Orleans Auction galleries LA Auction License AB-363| 25% Buyer's Premium 504-566-1849 | Info@NewOrleansAuction.com NewOrleansAuction.com 333 Saint Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Stunning Marquise-Cut Diamond Ring Estimate: $150,000 - 300,000 SOLD: $175,000 Spectacular Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips Estimate: $20,000 - 40,000 SOLD: $22,500 Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Evening Bag Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 SOLD: $32,500 Hermes "Birkin 40" Natural Ostrich Handbag Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 SOLD: $15,000 Contact Us Today for a Complimentary Expert Valuation Raymond C. Yard Platinum "Rabbit Waiter" Brooch Estimate: $30,000 - 50,000 SOLD: $45,000