At the appointed time, attendees like Jennifer Swift, Holly Davis, Lisa Ogle, Cindy Stager, Melissa Sherrill, Kathryn Henry, Daniella Giglioand Jessica Baldwintook their places as the luncheon co-chairs briefly welcomed all and thanked them for their support of the Room to Grow Luncheon benefiting Dec My Room. They also recognized this year's sponsors, host committee members and generous in-kind donors. Patrons then enjoyed lunch of chicken Marbella with stone fruit relish served with tender bibb lettuce, arugula, frisee with hearts of palm and cucumber drizzled with lemon Dijon vinaigrette, and a gazpacho shooter.
Dec My Room's Dallas Director Karen Michlewicz took the podium and welcomed Dec My Room's Founder and CEO Susan Plankin from Houston, before adding her gratitude to sponsors, attendees, event co-chairs, NorthPark Center and Neiman Marcus NorthPark. She also shared the important services that Dec My Room provides in partnership with Children's Health by helping "to create a healing place" for children who are being admitted into a hospital for a prolonged amount of time.