Forefront Living Foundation is pleased to announce that Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated actress, director, producer and New York Times bestselling author, Melissa Gilbert, will serve as keynote speaker for the organization’s 13th annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon.

As an active hospice advocate, with children’s hospice and palliative care being a cause especially dear to her heart, Ms. Gilbert decided to “dedicate my life to ensuring that all chronically and terminally-ill children get to live and die with gentleness, dignity and the grace that they deserve.”

Ms. Gilbert’s work in hospice advocacy includes service as Board President for the Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition and President of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. Ms. Gilbert is also a past recipient of the Humanitarian Leadership Award, bestowed by the National Hospice Foundation, for her work on behalf of children facing life-limiting conditions.

“I believe the transition from life to the next life should be as revered and celebrated as the transition in, and birth. It’s part of the human experience and it’s something we need to teach people not to be afraid of. Because it’s going to happen and we have to find a way to make it gentle,” Gilbert shares.

2022 Luncheon Chairs

We are delighted to announce that Tucker Enthoven and her mother, Julie Ford, will serve as Chairs of the 2022 Each Moment Matters Luncheon. This year’s luncheon will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022 in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Both of these Chairs are incredibly accomplished and respected in our community, but beyond that, they share a unique bond that brings them together to help raise funds for the Faith Presbyterian Hospice Caring Fund. Both Tucker and Julie have personally experienced the compassionate care and services that Faith Presbyterian Hospice provides as they cared for a family friend. We are honored to have these two individuals, who truly understand what a difference the Each Moment Matters Luncheon makes in the lives of patients and families, chair this event.

Jason Whitely, Each Moment Matters Emcee, is a senior News Reporter and host of Inside Texas Politics at WFAA Channel 8. In his 28-year career, Jason has been honored with 24 Emmy Awards, two Edward R. Murrow Awards and two dozen additional accolades for excellence in journalism. He is also a five-time Emmy Winner for Best General Assignment Reporter.

While reporting for WFAA, Jason has had the opportunity to cover stories across the various Forefront Living entities. Through this connection he is inspired by the work this organization does for its patients, residents and their families as well as the services provided to the broader community. This inspiration led him to serve as Emcee for the 2022 Luncheon and share the far-reaching effects of the care provided by the Faith Hospice team.

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Cathy and William W. Davis

Step of Patience

Tucker Enthoven

Julia W. Ford

Sammye & Mike Myers

Underwriters

Giving Tree Underwriter

Annette Caldwell Simmons

Valet Underwriter for Patron and Honoree Party

Valet Underwriter for Luncheon

Program Underwriter