September Buff Gives Back
2023-09-05 08:00 - 2023-10-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Buff City Soap, 2222 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
We are excited to partner with Buff City Soap for their September Buff Gives Back fundraiser! Their talented soap makers have created a unique, handmade soap bar inspired by the Periwinkle Foundation’s logo.
$1 of every bar sold between 9/5 – 10/5 will be donated back to the Periwinkle Foundation. You can find this beautiful soap in all Greater Houston locations while supplies last. To place an order via phone, call their Pearland, TX location at (346) 409-2939.

Periwinkle Party in the Park
2023-09-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Levy Park, 3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
Join us in celebrating The Periwinkle Foundation’s 40th Anniversary at Levy Park on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 11 AM to 2 PM. It will be a joyful and memorable event filled with fun, games, and heartwarming moments.
Stay tuned for more exicting updates and details!

Iron Bartender 2023
2023-09-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Lyric Market, 411 Smith St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Iron Bartender Competition Finals
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Lyric Market
6:30-9:30pm
Five bartenders will compete for the title of Iron Bartender 2023.

Iron Bartender encourages guests to enjoy the event responsibly. Please consider using Uber, Lyft or other ride-sharing programs for transportation to and from Iron Bartender.

Fore! Houston 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2023-09-18 08:00 - 15:00 | BlackHorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Road, Cypress, TX, 77433, United States
The Fore! Houston Charity Golf Tournament is held once a year with the goal of raising funds and awareness for Houston area organizations dedicated to those struggling with cancer. Specifically, the tournament has generated new financial resources each year for The Periwinkle Foundation as well as the Push Up Foundation Houston. The tournament is a four-golfer scramble format with the winning team claiming the ever-prized “Century Cup.” The day of the event also includes live and silent auctions, entertainment, and local celebrities along with food and drink.

7:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM – Putting Contest
9:00 AM – Shotgun Start
2:00 PM – Lunch & Awards
2:30 PM – Live Auction Held
3:00 PM – Virtual Auction Ends

Fall Camp YOLO & Family Camp
2023-09-29 08:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00
Camp YOLO is a weekend (Friday night – Sunday morning) overnight camp held twice a year for teens receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Center, Cardiology Center (Heart Center), Rheumatology Clinic, Renal Center (Kidney Center) and Retrovirology Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital. Brothers or sisters (age 13 to 18) may attend camp WITH the patient. ALL campers, volunteers and staff members will need to be fully vaccinated to attend camp. Camp is free of charge to all campers.
The health and safety of the community, our campers, volunteers and staff, is our priority. So we will continue to evaluate programming options, mitigation strategies and what modifications may need to be put in place. All programs are subject to change if/as conditions warrant due to COVID-19.

Periwinkle Family Camp is a weekend (Friday afternoon – Sunday morning) overnight camp held twice a year for pediatric cancer patients treated at Texas Children’s Hospital and their families. The patient must be between the ages of 5 and 16 years. Siblings can be as young as 2 years old to attend Periwinkle Family Camp. Camp is free of charge to all campers.
The health and safety of the community, our campers, volunteers and staff, is our priority. So we will continue to evaluate programming options, mitigation strategies and what modifications may need to be put in place. All programs are subject to change if/as conditions warrant due to COVID-19.

Quick Facts

When: Twice a year (April & September)

Spring Camp YOLO: April 14-16, 2023
Fall Camp YOLO: September 29 – October 1, 2023

Where: Camp For All, near Brenham, TX
Who: Patients, ages 13-18, receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Center, Cardiology Center (Heart Center), Rheumatology Clinic, Renal Center (Kidney Center) and Retrovirology Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital. Each patient may take one sibling in the same age range.

Periwinkle Kickball Classic
2023-10-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Westbury Little League, 5300 Dryad Dr, Houston, TX, 77035, United States
A one-day kickball tournament involving teams of at least 10 players (minimum 5 women) rallying together to raise funds while kicking to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.

Iron Sommelier 2023 Presented by AUTOSOL
2023-11-09 18:00 - 22:00 | The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
The Periwinkle Foundation is proud to announce Iron Sommelier 2023 presented by AUTOSOL will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023. This year, The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston will play host to Houston’s premier wine competition and tasting which brings together the city’s most prestigious sommeliers competing for the title of Iron Sommelier.

Hops and Hot Tamales
2024-01-24 18:00 - 20:00
Beer? Check!
Tamales? Check!
Friends of Periwinkle? Check!

Please join us for the 12th Annual Hops & Hot Tamales, hosted by Friends of Periwinkle! Enjoy food and beer and get more information about The Periwinkle Foundation upcoming events!

Making A Mark Opening Exhibit
2024-08-23 09:00 - 17:00

Iron Bartender Finals
2024-08-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Lyric Market, 411 Smith St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Houston’s premier bartender competition featuring signature cocktails by selected bartenders at restaurants and bars across Houston.
Iron Bartender Finals
Thursday, September 12th
Lyric Market
411 Smith Street
6:30pm-9:30pm
Limited tables and tickets available – reserve yours today!

Our finalists have been chosen and will be mixing their “Periwinkle” cocktails on September 12th!
Drew Jerdan – Bad News Bar
Humberto Garay – Cuchara
Lynzie Holland – Johnny’s Gold Brick
April Biagas – Refuge
TJ Leibowitz – Winnie’s

Nine Winery Charity Wine Release Party
2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Nice Winery, 10520 Westview Dr., Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Nice Winery is again partnering with The Periwinkle Foundation by offering a new vintage of their award-winning charity wine.
Tuesday, May 6th
6-8pm
The Vineyard at Nice Winery
10520 Westview Dr.
Houston, TX 77043

Jimmy Pappas Sporting Clay Shoot
2025-11-11 | Greater Houston Sports Club

Spring Family Camp
2026-04-10 16:00 - 2026-04-12 10:00 | Camp For All
Periwinkle Family Camp is a weekend (Friday afternoon – Sunday morning) overnight camp held twice a year for pediatric cancer patients treated at Texas Children’s Hospital and their families. The patient must be between the ages of 5 and 16 years. Siblings can be as young as 2 years old to attend Periwinkle Family Camp. Camp is free of charge to all campers.

Spring Camp YOLO
2026-04-10 17:00 - 2026-04-12 10:00 | Camp For All
Camp YOLO is a weekend (Friday night – Sunday morning) overnight camp held twice a year for teens receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Center, Cardiology Center (Heart Center), Rheumatology Clinic, Renal Center (Kidney Center) and Retrovirology Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital.

Periwinkle Gala - The Twinkle of Periwinkle -Igniting a Spark of Joy and Healing
2026-04-18 18:00 - 23:00 | Royal Sonesta, 2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Our 2026 Gala – The Twinkle of Periwinkle -Igniting a Spark of Joy and Healing will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Royal Sonesta Houston. We will honor David Steinhart with the Gerson Award, which is presented to individuals who give their time and talents to turn dreams into reality for Periwinkle children. We are also proud to recognize Pappas Restaurants and Brookdale West University as Periwinkle Partners.

Periwinkle Day Camp
2026-06-15 07:00 - 2026-06-19 16:00 | St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 6800 Buffalo Speedway, houston, TX, 77025, United States
Periwinkle Day Camp is a week-long day camp for children, ages 7-12, who are currently being treated or previously treated at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center. One sibling, within the same age range, may attend WITH the patient.

Camp Periwinkle
2026-07-19 12:00 - 2026-07-25 10:00 | Camp For All
Camp Periwinkle is a week-long overnight camp for children, ages 7-15, who are currently being treated or previously treated for cancer at Texas Children’s Cancer Center. One sibling, within the same age range (age 7 to 15), may attend camp WITH the patient. Camp is free of charge to all campers.

Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30

Fall Family Camp
2026-09-18 16:00 - 2026-09-20 10:00 | Camp For All

Fall Camp YOLO
2026-09-18 17:00 - 2026-09-20 10:00 | Camp For All

Long Term Survivor Retreat
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | Camp For All

Century Oak Private Wealth, FORE! Houston Annual Golf Tournament
2026-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Champions Golf Club
The Fore! Houston Charity Golf Tournament is held once a year with the goal of raising funds and awareness for Houston area organizations dedicated to those struggling with cancer. The tournament is a four-golfer scramble format with the winning team claiming the ever-prized “Century Cup.” The day of the event also includes a live auction, entertainment, and local celebrities along with food and drink.

8:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
10:00 AM – Shotgun Start
2:30 PM – Lunch & Awards
3:00 PM – Live Auction Held

11th Annual BakerTriangle Charity Golf Tournament
2026-10-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Sterling Country Club, 16500 Houston National Blvd, Houston, TX, 77095, United States
Registration & Lunch: 10:00am
Tee Time: 11:30am
Dinner & Awards: Following Golf

McAllen Family Camp
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-25 | Camp Aranzazu
McAllen Family Camp is a weekend (Friday afternoon – Sunday morning) overnight camp held for pediatric cancer patients treated at Vannie Cook Children’s Clinic – Texas Children’s Hospital and their families. The patient must be between the ages of 5 and 16 years. Siblings can be as young as 2 years old to attend McAllen Family Camp. Camp is free of charge to all campers

Iron Sommelier
2026-11-19 18:00 - 2027-11-18 22:00 | The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
The Periwinkle Foundation is proud to announce Iron Sommelier 2026 presented by Chord Energy will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026. This year, The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston will play host to Houston’s premier wine competition and tasting which brings together the city’s most prestigious sommeliers competing for the title of Iron Sommelier.

IRON SOMMELIER 2025 Schedule
Doors Open – 6:00pm
Underwriter Tasting Room – 7:00pm
Masters Tasting Room – 8:15pm
People’s Choice Voting Closes – 9:30pm
Awards Ceremony – 9:30pm
Auction Closes – 10:00pm
