Jan 20, 2009 3:00 PM CST

The 23rd Annual Benefit Luncheon and Lenox M. Reed Seminar to be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Westin Galleria Hotel.

The 23^rd Annual Benefit Luncheon and Lenox M. Reed Seminar, Neuhaus’ signature and largest fundraising event of the year, will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Westin Galleria Hotel. Luncheon chairs Kelty Crain, Stephanie Fox and Charlotte Taylor as well as underwriting chairs Kit Detering and Wendy Fatjo are planning this year’s memorable event. Elizabeth Wareing and Leslie Blanton will be honored for their longtime commitment to successful futures for all readers. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and Dr. Joshua Sparrow will serve as guest speakers. Both are nationally recognized experts in child development.

Known as the “nation’s pediatrician,” Dr. T. Berry Brazelton is a tenacious parent advocate and champion for policies designed to improve the quality of health care and child care for all children and their families. Dr. Brazelton is professor emeritus at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Brazelton Touchpoints Center at Children’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Joshua Sparrow is assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of Special Initiatives at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center.

Immediately following the luncheon, guests are invited to attend the Lenox M. Reed Seminar where Dr. Sparrow will present Emotional Development in the Early Years: Challenges and Opportunities for Nurturing Successful Learners.

Underwriter opportunities are still available from $1,200 to $50,000. All proceeds support Neuhaus teacher programs. This event traditionally sells out, so reserve your table or tickets early. For additional information or to make a reservation contact Alissa Johnston, manager of special events, at 713.664.7676 ext. 210 or ajohnston@neuhaus.org.