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By Matthew Ramirez Photography Michelle Watson What: Small Steps Nurture & Nourish Luncheon Where: River Oaks Country Club PC Moment: Wanda Durant, mother of NBA champion and nine- time All-Star Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors, shared her personal story of raising two sons as a single mother — a relatable story to many in the audience and the at-risk inner-city children for whom Small Steps provides education and care. Who: Co-chairs Merritt Marinelli and Jennifer Laporte; Small Steps board president Chris Transier; Houston Texans stars Whitney Mercilus and the retired Chester Pitts; Robin Davis, mother of St. John's graduate Justise Winslow of the Miami Heat; Houston Methodist president and CEO Dr. Marc Boom; and guests Linda McReynolds, Shawntell McWilliams, Sarah Snyder, and Elise Joseph. STEP BY STEP Chairs Merritt Marinelli, Jennifer Laporte Catherine Dawson, Wanda Durant, Carla Dawson Chris & Christine Transier, Robin Davis Chester Pitts Whitney Mercilus Ting Bresnahan Carolyn Dorros