Children’s Assessment Center…Spirit of Spring Celebrating Its 20th Year

CAC 2019 — *Event chairs for Children Assessment Center’s Spirit of Spring Luncheon…Phyllis Williams, Ericka Bagwell, Aly Raisman keynote speaker, Alicia Smith, Neekie Kashani*

Recently, The Children’s Assessment Center hosted the 20th annual Spirit of Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show at The Post Oak Hotel. Event Chairs were Alicia Smith, Ericka Bagwell and Phyllis Williams and honoring Air Liquide. It was a great afternoon as guests celebrated this landmark anniversary with fine food, fashion, and fun with a memorable keynote speaker, all for a great cause.

CAC Spirit of Spring — **Elaine Stolte,** Executive Director welcoming the crowd 400+ that raised almost $350,000 for this event, which directly supports service programs offered by The CAC, such as forensic interviews, medical services, and therapy programs, all of which are critical to the hope and healing of young victims of sexual abuse.

In a new approach to a classic idea, guests were given the opportunity to purchase one of three levels of Swag Bags. In honor of the keynote speaker, World Champion Aly Raisman, bags were titled Bronze, Silver and Gold. Items in these bags varied based on the level but all were chocked full of many great offerings. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist, Aly Raisman presented in conversation with KTRK-TV ABC 13’s Gina Gaston. She shared her story of survival and related her journey. Aly educated attendees on child sexual abuse and its lack of discrimination and offered encouragement to others in their process of healing.

Following are some of the highlights of the luncheon and its attendees….