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Luncheon Quartet: Four Times the Philanthropy and Fun Fashion Parade for March of Dimes Deborah Roylance at Small Steps Lucy Leonard at Small Steps Karen Klucznik at Small Steps By Erin Oppenheim. Photography Michelle Watson, Jenny Antill, Kim Coffman, David Postma. Partners Use Star Power to Celebrate Nurses The fabulous Naomi Judd puts on quite a show, and she didn't disappoint at the UT Partners Luncheon, which honored "Generations of Nurses." Judd — who happens to be a former registered nurse herself — staged a "reality show" detailing her own struggles with illness and how she coped using her "Eight Characteristics of a Survivor." Next, the luncheon honored Partners board members who are current or former nurses, and board chair Judi McGee introduced the honorary chairs: Louise Cooley, Susan Cooley, and Mary Plumb Senkel (aka wife, daughter and granddaughter, respectively, of pioneering heart surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley — all nurses themselves). Proceeds benefitted UTHealth School of Nursing. Sensational supporters: Linda McReynolds, Sheridan Williams, dean of the UT School of Nursing Patricia Starck, Jayne Kendall, and Soraya McClelland. Blake Blake Williams at Williams at Small Steps Small Steps Naomi Judd at UT Partners Chair Christine Christine Williams at Williams at Small Steps Small Steps Phoebe Tudor at UT Partners The Woman's Hospital of Texas Labor Day Luncheon & Style Show was all about nurturing fashion. The Boutique Bazaar kicked off with 24 shopping spots showing fab wares for fall. Next up was the runway show including covetable looks from Tootsies, À Bientôt and BB1 Classic presented by fashion producer Todd Ramos. Attention turned to the real reason for this fashion-filled day: celebrating the opening of The Woman's Hospital's new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in conjunction with March of Dimes. New mom Lillian Mejia spoke on behalf of the new unit, which saved the life of her extremely premature baby and supported her along the way. Proceeds from the event went directly to the NICU Family Support Program. Ready for fall: event chair CEO of TWH Linda Russell and lunch chair March of Dimes' Rishma Mohamed, emcee Rachel McNeill, Darcie Champagne Wells, Toni Walton, and Brandi Brown. Soraya McClelland at UT Partners Tana Wood at The Center Chair Lesli Giannukos at Small Steps Chair Elizabeth Pagan at Small Steps Chair Hollis Grace at Chair Carolyn Small Steps Tanner at Small Steps Darcie Champagne Wells at Woman's Hospital Chair Angie Reckling at Small Steps Chair Linda Russell at Woman's Hospital Monica Bickers at The Center Honorary chair Susan Cooley at UT Partners Chair Rishma Mohamed at Woman's Hospital Quarterback Scores for The Center Honorary chair Mary Plumb Senkel at UT Partners Emily Crosswell at UT Partners Denton Cooley at UT Partners Honorary chair Louise Cooley at UT Partners Greg Stirman at Small Steps Lyndsey Zorich at Small Steps Kristin Gauntt at The Center Robert Gauntt at The Center Anjali Khawaja at Woman's Hospital Nicole Caver at The Center Andy Delery at UT Partners Dionne Breen at UT Partners Jenni Swyka at Small Steps Wendy Mogel at Small Steps Linda McReynolds at UT Partners Fred Brazelton at Small Steps It was a sporty sold-out scene at River Oaks Country Club for The Center's Annual Luncheon. Chairman Kari Gonzales had a special treat: keynote speaker former Houston Oilers quarterback Cody Carlson. The Center's mission — assisting those with developmental disabilities — is especially personal for Carlson, because his son, Isaac, has disabilities resulting from a premature birth. Inspired supporters: board chairman David Baldwin, PaperCity's Monica Bailey Bickers, Elizabeth DeLuca, Kim Moody, and John Dagley. Sheridan Williams at UT Partners Honoree Cody Carlson at The Center Kevin Kline at UT Partners Jan Duncan at UT Partners Toni Walton at Woman's Hospital Yasmine Haddad at Woman's Hospital Amy Urquhart at The Center Kathleen Graf at The Center Brandi Brown at Woman's Hospital Walter Weathers at Small Steps Ashley Weathers at Small Steps Catherine Masterson at Small Steps Amy Anton at Small Steps David Baldwin at The Center A Step Forward at Small Steps Nurturing Center They say that mother knows best, but that doesn't mean she isn't eager to learn more. Small Steps Nurturing Center is happy to pitch in, and hosted a Nurture & Nourish luncheon at Houston Country Club. Co-chairs and fellow mothers Lesli Giannukos, Hollis Grace, Elizabeth Pagan, Angie Reckling, Carolyn Tanner, and Christine Williams introduced guest speaker Dr. Wendy Mogel, best-selling author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and expert on all things parental. Happily enlightened: Ashley and Walter Weathers, executive director Greg Stirman, board chair Fred Brazelton, Catherine Masterson, Amy Anton, Laurie Schaub, and Heather Mitchell. Brandi Henderson at Woman's Hospital Megan Leif at Woman's Hospital Kate Walters at Small Steps Erin Heath at Small Steps Alison Stevens at Woman's Hospital Lauren Loupe at Woman's Hospital