Kevin Durant’s Mom Has a River Oaks Moment, Raises Big Money in Houston
Joining the Army to do Good
By Shelby Hodge //
Photography Jenny Antill Clifton
What: Salvation Army of Greater Houston annual luncheon
Where: River Oaks Country Club
PC Moment: With the importance of philanthropy delivered by keynote speaker Wanda Durant, entrepreneur, philanthropist and mother of NBA star Kevin Durant, the gathering of more than 350 raised more than $576,000 for the Army’s housing, emergency shelter, rehabilitation, disaster relief, social services and Christmas assistance programs.
The luncheon, chaired by Nathalie and Charles Roff, honored his parents, Ann and J. Hugh Roff Jr., for their years of service and support of the Salvation Army. Advisory board chair Joe Cleary handled the welcome while Major Kent Davis, Houston area commander, handled the prayer.
Who: Lilly and Thurmon Andress, Linda and Dr. Walter McReynolds, Nancy Allen, Maria and Neil Bush, Penny and John Butler, Judy and Charles Tate, Margaret and Kim Wheless, Gerald Hines, Jenny Elkins, Beth and Jeff Early, Ann and John Bookout, Rose Cullen, Cathy Cleary, and Alice and Risher Randall Jr.
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