Honoring: Barbara Best, former CDF-Texas executive director as a Champion of Children and five extraordinary high school seniors for beating the odds.

Event Chairs: Lan Bentsen and Linda May

On May 6, 2011, CDF-Texas will celebrate its 12th annual Beat the Odds awards in Houston at the Junior League of Houston. The celebration recognizes the achievements of five extraordinary high school seniors who will each receive college scholarships. Being honored this year as a Champion of Children is former CDF-Texas executive director, Barbara Best, for her leadership on behalf of Texas children while serving as the state office director for ten years. CDF-Texas advisory board chair and CDF national vice chair Lan Bentsen and Linda May will together serve as event co-chairs. To sponsor a table or purchase individual tickets to this event please contact Anat Kelman Shaw at (713) 664-4080 or akelman@childrensdefense.org.

Learn more about the CDF-Texas Beat the Odds program.