It was a beautiful day to get together with friends as supporters of KidneyTexas, Inc. gathered at the Cottonwood Market Antique Mall to be the first to hear the scoop on announcements for the upcoming 2026 Runway Report Luncheon and Fashion Show Handbags and Heels happening on Tuesday, September 26th at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas.
 |
| Fran Wittenberg, President, KidneyTexas, Inc.; Luncheon Chairs Courtney Rourk and her mom, Therese Rourk |
Fran Cashen Wittenberg, president, welcomed guests saying what a delightful celebration this is and thanked Donna Arp Weitzman, hostess and one of Cottonwood’s owners, as well as a former KidneyTexas, Inc. president and luncheon chair.
There is a membership trip to another one of KidneyTexas’ beneficiaries in May, Camp Reynal. The children love Camp Reynal where they get to experience summer camp just like normal children, except at this camp, they receive dialysis. She also thanked Colby Hanks Baer and Briana Pearson for their tireless work creating and updating the new website.
 |
| Natalie Taylor, a presenting sponsor; Susan Geyer, Honorary Chair; Cindy Feld, a presenting sponsor |
Therese Rourk, co-chair of the Runway Report Luncheon and Fashion Show themed Handbags and Heels with her daughter, Courtney Rourk, announced Susan Geyer as Honorary Chair and presenting sponsors, Natalie and David Taylor, Cindy Feld and Nikki Ramji.
Sarah Jo Hardin is Underwriting Chair, Susan Banks is Live Auction Chair and Tanya Vittitow is Raffle Chair. Debbie Myers is Live Auction Chair with Susan Banks. Marilyn Cline is Auction Chair. Jan Strimple is an Honored Guest. It will be a real treat to watch a video flashback over the years since she first became involved with KidneyTexas, Inc. in 2003 when Fran chaired the luncheon.
 |
| Donna Arp Weitzman, host; Martha Cox |
Donna gave everyone an incentive to make purchases today, saying that 20% of sales today will be donated back to KidneyTexas, Inc. She also let everyone in on the scoop that her 7th book has just published and gave everyone a copy as a parting gift.
At the luncheon and fashion show, the morning will begin with a reception followed by a program and runway fashion show, produced by Robyn Chauvin featuring fashions from NorthPark Center. The event is always a fabulous time including fun surprises. There will be live and silent auctions, raffle and award presentations. It is all topped off with a delicious luncheon. Laura Harris, NBC 5 co-anchor, is emcee. Sponsorships $5,500 and up. Individual Patron Level Tickets begin at $550. All of the funds raised stay in North Texas. Beneficiaries to be announced.
Visit the web site at http://www.kidneytexas.org, email info@kidneytexas.org or call 214-891-0896.
Photos by Rob Wythe/Wythe Portrait Studio
