Alua Arthur, America’s leading death doula, will be the special guest at the Houston Hospice 24^th Butterfly Luncheon. She captivates audiences with her relatable perspective on death, dying and everything in-between.

A New York Times bestselling author of, “Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End,” this memoir reframes how we think about death and explores how death can help us lead better, more fulfilling and authentic lives.

At the close of the luncheon, guests will have the opportunity to chat with Alua and snap a selfie during a book signing. Sharing the spotlight with Alua will be our Houston Hospice volunteers as we celebrate them during National Volunteer Month.

Proceeds from the luncheon support Houston Hospice and our pediatric Butterfly Program, which cares for our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Monica Hampton, chair of this year’s luncheon, experienced firsthand the impact and importance the Butterfly Program has on families when her son, Jake, was a patient several years ago. She, along with her family, shared her story as the keynote speaker at the 2023 Butterfly Luncheon. Gina Gaston, lead anchor for ABC13 Houston, will serve as emcee.

For more information on the 24th Butterfly Luncheon, please contact Kristina Derrick at 713-677-7124.

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Tawny Emperor
John P. McGovern Foundation

The Monarch
Monica and Wallis Hampton
Cornelia Cullen Long
H. Richard Walton

The Red Admiral
Cuenod Families
in Memory of Merrell Athon
DataVox, Inc.
in Memory of Alison Gwendoline Ferguson
Dignity Memorial/Funeraria del Angel
Kay and Paul Mansfield
Dacia Napier
in Memory of Jake Hampton
Nestor Vicknair/VMT Wealth Management

The Pearl Crescent
Bracewell LLP
Dragonfly Health
Nancy and Al Gatmaitan
Hospice Support, Inc. – El Campo
Houston Methodist
Jill and Conrad Johnson
OnePoint Patient Care
Prosperity Bank
Joyce and Mohammed Salhoot
Sue White
in Memory of Mr. Merrell Athon

VIP
Joan and Stanford Alexander Family Fund
Jen and Chris Arntzen
in Memory of Jake Hampton
Gordon Gallagher
Merrill and Joe Hafner
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Hixon
Janet McKenzie
Netsmart
Cynthia Nordt
Vivie and Chris O’Sullivan
Regina Rogers
in Honor of Dr. Paul Mansfield
Sarah Selleck and Brent Nyquist
Holly Street
in Honor of Monica Hampton and
in Memory of Jake Hampton
Jon Unroe

Invitation/Program/Signage Sponsor
The Reed Family
in Memory of Jake Hampton

Centerpiece Sponsor
Thompson + Hanson

Photography & Videography Sponsor
Andrea Young
in Memory of Jake Hampton