What: Ronald McDonald Charities Greater Houston Boo Ball

Where: Hilton Americas-Houston

PC Moment: The ballroom could have been mistaken for a Hollywood backlot as characters including Cruella de Ville, Rhett and Scarlett, Cleopatra, Mark Anthony and more sparked celluloid memories — all embracing the Ronald McDonald Charities gala’s “Silver Screen Soirée” theme. Chairs Courtney Harmon and Laura Thompson , however, focused on fundraising rather than costuming and saw the coffers swell to nearly $900,000.

Ronald McDonald was there, of course, and jumped into the fundraising by launching the appeal. Within five minutes, the 700-plus attendees had contributed more than $110,000. Paddles were raised in a flurry when the opportunity to have the celebration bell in Holcombe House n

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