Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation

Featured at the October 11 event (6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Alira Salon & Spa, 1619 W. Alabama St.), will be live music, a DJ and cocktails and appetizers for guests. Silva has set up a fundraising page at Eventbrite here: (https://www.eventbrite.com/o/escarle-silva-15274202182) for the $25 event tickets and donations to the Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists breast cancer survivors with reconstructive surgery. Alira Boutique Spa (1619 W. Alabama, 713-999-3325) is a full service salon and spa for women and men founded by Venezuela native Escarle Silva. For more information, visit aliraspa.com Founded in 2005 by Houston plastic surgeon, Dr. Franklin Rose and Cindi-Harwood Rose, the mission of the Holly Rose Ribbon foundation is to serve those in need who cannot afford reconstructive surgery after undergoing certain types of treatments for cancer.

This year we’ll feature our always highly anticipated “Best Hat Contest” along with the “Best Dressed Gentleman” award, horse race betting, mint juleps flowing, elevated eats, silent auction, and first-class entertainment and games. Entering our ELEVENTH year of celebrations, the HRRF foundation is poised to continue to celebrate our annual sell-out event honoring traditional Derby customs, while continuing to exceed expectations with fabulous prizes and exciting surprises; creating new types of entertainment for our guests. The Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides 100% free reconstructive surgery to un-insured post-cancer patients. We also offer grief counseling, college scholarships to cancer survivors or to those who have lost a parent to cancer, breast reconstructive surgeries at no-cost to the survivor, and arts in medicine activities for children currently undergoing cancer treatment at area hospitals.

Bring a good bottle of wine or liquor -minimum value $25 or more – to donate for our Derby wine spin and liquor toss games (or a $25 donation) and enjoy a red-carpet entrance with glamorous floral arrangements and decorations, a Step & Repeat, elevated eats, TWO outdoor bars & live DJ music at the Kensington located in luxe River Oaks. It’s a fundraiser, it’s a party, and above all, it’s a FUN & GLAMOROUS way to celebrate the spring season with our host committee and friends–as we kick off the most anticipated Derby watch party in Houston that is a sell-out every year! The Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides 100% free reconstructive surgery to un-insured post-cancer patients. The HRRF offers grief counseling, college scholarships to cancer survivors or to those who have lost a parent to cancer, breast reconstructive surgeries at no-cost to the survivor, and arts in medicine activities for children currently undergoing cancer treatment at area hospitals.

Spencer Fine Jewelry and Gessner Gems are hosting a trunk show at Utopia Plastic Surgery and Med Spa on Thursday, March 29 from 3-7pm. Spencer Fine Jewels are the innovators of the Spencer Portrait jewel, a photograph transformed into a gemstone using Rock Crystal Quartz and Mother of Pearl, set in 18k gold or Sterling Silver. Gessner Gems is a bespoke and high end brand of fine gemstone supply, providing the finest color, cut, and quality gemstones at direct, compettive prices. Discounts will be offered on select treatments and skincare from Utopia Med Spa.