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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 STORY/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY

Caritas of Austin to Honor Pat Hayes at Largest Annual Fundraiser

WHAT: Over 500 people will gather to honor Pat Hayes at Caritas of Austin’s largest annual fundraiser, the 2006 Harvey Penick Award Dinner. Each year, Caritas recognizes an outstanding leader who has made significant contributions to the community. This event significantly supports the nonprofit’s ability to help low-income families in need.

Hayes served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Seton Family of Hospitals since 1998 and served as president of St. Edward’s University from 1984 to 1998. Hayes, who recently announced her retirement from the Seton Family of Hospitals, oversaw eight Central Texas hospitals, three clinics for low-income families and AISD’s school nursing program. At St. Edward’s University, she was the first woman and second lay person to lead the liberal arts institution.

Former Austin mayor and recently elected state senator Kirk Watson will serve as master of ceremonies, and Council Member Betty Dunkerley is among scheduled guest speakers.

Patty Huffines and Greg Kozmetsky are serving as event co-chairs, and Community Advisory Board Chairman Ed McHorse is serving as underwriting chair.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, 8:00 p.m. Welcome and Introduction, 8:30 Pat Hayes

WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom, 98 San Jacinto Street

Each year, the Harvey Penick Award for Excellence in the Game of Life is awarded to a prominent leader whose life emulates that of its first recipient, golf legend Harvey Penick. A teacher and mentor who helped his students to be their best, Penick was an extraordinary example of dedication, discipline and humility. Past honorees of the Penick Award include Harvey Penick, Cliff Gustafson, Jake Pickle, Barbara Jordan, Lady Bird Johnson, George Christian, Bob Bullock, Edith and Darrell Royal, Lowell H. Lebermann, Jr., Ben Crenshaw, Angela and Mort Topfer, Jody Conradt, Larry Gatlin and Michael and Susan Dell.

About Caritas of Austin:
Since 1964, Caritas has assisted with emergency basic needs such as food, rent and utilities and helped clients learn the skills they need to gain self-sufficiency. This year, Caritas will serve over 20,000 adults and children as Travis County’s largest source of non-governmental assistance for low-income families. Caritas is an integral part of the community’s social services network. www.caritasofaustin.org.
 

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