Each year, Candlelighters hosts the Lights of Courage event to honor those who are pillars of courage in Houston’s childhood cancer community. These honorees represent the thousands of childhood cancer families Candlelighters supports each year in all phases of the childhood cancer journey.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING AT THE GOODMAN
9655 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 3190, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024

EVENT CHAIRS:
Patty Bowen
Lauren Cox
Angela Daniels
Anna Van Delden

COCKTAILS + RAFFLE
MECHANICAL BULl, LIQUOR TOSS, CHAMPAGNE TASTING, DIAMOND JEWELRY PULL, CUSTOM WESTERN HATS, BOOT SHINING, BOOT BRANDING
FORMAL DINNER BY MASRAFF’S
PRESENTATION OF CHILDHOOD CANCER HONOREES
SILENT AUCTION & LIVE AUCTION
SHINING OPPORTUNITIES

EMCEE: Melissa Wilson FOX26 News & Candlelighters Mom

ON TREATMENT HONOREE: Parker Bare
IN LOVING MEMORY HONOREE: Charlie Raymond
CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVOR HONOREE: Joey Rippel
SIBLING HONOREES: The Hensely Triplets

ATTIRE: Texas Chic
Whether you’re dressed for the Ranch or Roundtop, wear your favorite boots and you’ll fit right in!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT –  2025 Lights of Courage

Thank you for your continued support!