Rendezvous of the Century
GALA 2019
On Thursday, November 14, 2019 over 2,400 guests joined honorary chairs, the Family of President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush, and chairs, Ann and John Bookout III, at the Rendezvous of the Century, Houston Methodist's centennial gala. This special evening recognized 100 years of Leading Medicine on the field of Minute Maid Park and garnered a record breaking $9.5 million through the generous support of more than 240 sponsors for clinical care, research, education and spiritual care at Houston Methodist.
Marquee Honorees
Faith: Bess and Bishop A. Frank Smith
Physician: Michael E. DeBakey, MD
Partner: Houston Astros
Leadership: John F. Bookout
Philanthropy: Paula and Joseph C. "Rusty" Walter III
Centennial: Ella and Walter Fondren and Family
Named as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and the Gulf Coast by U.S. News & World Report, Houston Methodist is known for leading medicine in patient care, research and education. Rendezvous of the Century will benefit programs throughout the hospital system, and publicly recognize those community leaders who have left an indelible mark upon Houston Methodist throughout its 100 years of Leading Medicine.