We are delighted to announce that Christie Carter, Beth and Dan Plumlee and Junior Villanueva will serve as co-chairs of the virtual 2021 Each Moment Matters Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Each of these co-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. Christie, Beth and Junior all have personally experienced the compassionate care and services that Faith Presbyterian Hospice provides. We are honored to have these three individuals, who truly understand what a difference the Each Moment Matters Luncheon makes in the lives of patients and families, chair this event.

Junior Villanueva, owner of Garden Gate Floral Design, is a staple on the Dallas social scene with his inventive and elegant floral designs for all types of events including weddings, worship services, corporate installations, bouquets and more. Junior is an incredibly gracious and genteel soul, with unique ability to make each person he encounters feel important, cared for and seen. Junior’s wife, Maria, along with Junior and their four-legged babies, Petals and Gi-gi, spent nearly six weeks at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center during which time he came to know the Center as a “thin space” – that place where heaven meets earth. We are honored to have Junior co-host this year’s luncheon as a tribute to his late wife.

Beth and Dan Plumlee, attorney at law and member of the board of advisors for the East Africa Chamber of Commerce, and board of directors of the Baylor Medical Foundation and her husband Dan Plumlee, president of L&B Realty Advisors are both well respected in the Dallas community and beyond. In March 2018, Beth’s mother spent just 24 hours at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center, but Beth remembers the immediate comfort and special time she and her family spent together. Beth’s involvement as co-chair of this year’s luncheon is in part, a way to help others discover that we have such a tremendous resource that assists patients and their families make the most of each moment.

Christie Carter has served the Dallas community in countless ways over the years. Among her many philanthropic and volunteer ventures, Christie was 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Chair and has served on many boards including Dallas CASA, Community Partners Auxiliary, and the Dallas Chamber Symphony. Christie is a ray of sunshine and positivity leaving all who meet her feeling a little lighter after their encounter. Christie’s childhood friend, Alison, was in need of hospice service in early 2020 and Christie used her vast network to help her get settled at the T. Boone Pickens Center. Through the ten days Alison was in the Center, Christie came to know the passion and devotion exuded by each teammate. Because of this, she has become a great advocate for Faith Presbyterian Hospice and the sense of relief and peace it provides.

In addition to these amazing co-chairs, Sammye and Mike Myers have graciously accepted our invitation to serve as Honorary Chairs. Philanthropy and giving of time and talents is woven into the of the Myers’ lives. They have dedicated themselves to making a difference in our community by serving quietly behind the scenes on numerous boards and committees throughout their decades of service. Many of their volunteer and philanthropic endeavors focus on education and health care. We are especially proud to have them as builders and champions of the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center. Sammye has served as a board member of the Forefront Living Foundation since 2018 and together with Mike, they have generously supported the Each Moment Matters Luncheon for the past four years.