04/29/2026
What a day! The Post Oak Hotel was glowing in pink as 650+ supporters gathered for the 6th Annual Tickled Pink Luncheon presented by H‑E‑B—and together we raised an incredible $650,000 for the American Cancer Society!
From sold‑out sweepstakes ✨ and bottomless champagne 🥂 to a floral photo wall that stole the show, the room was buzzing with joy and generosity. One of the most powerful moments? A standing ovation as survivors and caregivers rose together—an unforgettable reminder of why this mission matters so much.
Cheers filled the ballroom as we celebrated this year’s honorees, Jana Arnoldy, Zane Carruth, Ellen Elam, Jennifer Fitts, Heidi Smith, and Travis Torrence, listened to moving survivor stories from Brandi Sikes, and watched a lively auction (including the stunning Phoenix Rising from Alexandra Essex🎨) raise funds for critical breast cancer research.
Thank you to our incredible chairs, Shelley Boyer, Denise Monteleone, and Gaye Lynn Zarrow and Honorary Chairs, Leisa Holland-Nelson-Bowman, Sippi Khurana, M.D., honorees, speakers, sponsors, and every guest who showed up in pink and made an impact. Together, we’re funding hope, research, and a future free from breast cancer. 💕