The Periwinkle Foundation

Iron Bartender
2022-09-29 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Gaitlin’s BBQ, 3510 Ella Blvd Bldg C Ste A, Houston, TX, 77018, United States
Houston’s premier bartender competition featuring signature cocktails by celebrated bartenders from restaurants and bars across the city.

During the month of September, each competing bartender will present a signature “Periwinkle Cocktail” at their bar/restaurant with $1 from the sale of each cocktail donated to The Periwinkle Foundation.

On September 29th, guests will enjoy a five course dinner prepared by featured chefs with cocktail pairing presented by the Iron Bartender competitors. A panel of judges will score the cocktails and award the title of Iron Bartender. Guests will cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award.

Fall Family Camp
2022-09-23 17:00 - 2022-09-25 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Camp For All
A weekend overnight retreat hosted in the Spring and Fall for patients ages 5-16 years old treated at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and their families.

Stadia Wealth Management Fore! Houston Golf Tournament
2022-09-19 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 “Stadia Cup.” The day of the event also includes live and silent auctions, entertainment, local celebrities along with food and drink.

Periwinkle On The Move
2022-02-19 | Houstonian Club & Spa, 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston, Texas, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Periwinkle On The Move!
Periwinkle On The Move! is an in person and virtual celebration and competition for Periwinkle supporters to be active in strengthening their bodies and the Periwinkle community of healing through physical activity and fundraising. Cycle, Run, or Walk while fundraising to further the mission of The Periwinkle Foundation. Culminating in Periwinkle Cycle on Saturday, February 19th at the Houstonian Club & Spa –virtual participants have from February 1 to February 19 at midnight CST to track their activity and fundraise for Periwinkle campers, artists, and survivors!

Hops and Hot Tamales 2022
2022-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Beer? Check!
Tamales? Check!
Friends of Periwinkle? Check!

Please join us for the 10th Annual Hops & Hot Tamales, this year virtually hosted by Friends of Periwinkle! Enjoy food and beverage from Hugo’s Restaurant, conversation with St. Arnold Brewing Co. founder Brock Wagner and H-Town Restaurant Group sommelier Sean Beck, and hear what’s happening at Periwinkle! Guests will pick up their food between 12pm-6pm from Hugo’s, and then log into Zoom at 6:30pm that evening! Tickets range from $25-$70. The reservation deadline is Tuesday, January 25 at 12pm. Click the link to get your tickets today! https://tinyurl.com/Hops2022

Iron Sommelier presented by AUTOSOL
2021-11-04 18:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Caracol, 2200 Post Oak Blvd #160, Houston, Texas, 77056
The Periwinkle Foundation is proud to announce Iron Sommelier presented by AUTOSOL will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
This year, Caracol 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.
Reserve Your Glass and Learn More Here

Periwinkle Kickball Classic presented by Quest Diagnostics
2021-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Houston Sportsplex, 12631 S Main St, Houston, TX, 77035
Kicking to support Periwinkle Camps, Arts, and Survivor programs for children, teens and families affected by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses treated at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Register Here: tinyurl.com/kickballclassic2021

BakerTriangle Houston Charity Golf Tournament
2021-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sterling Country Club, 16500 Houston National Blvd, Houston, TX, 77095, United States
Save the Date: Monday, October 25, 2021
Register Your Team Here

Camp YOLO
2021-10-22 - 2021-10-23 | Virtual
Camp YOLO is a weekend camp held twice a year for teens receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Centers, Cardiology Center (Heart Center), Rheumatology Clinic, Renal Center (Kidney Center) and Retrovirology Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital. A brother or sister (age 13 to 18) may attend camp WITH the patient. Camp is free of charge to all campers.
Quick Facts
When: Twice a year (typically April & September)
Spring Camp YOLO April 9-11, 2021 (Virtual)
Fall Camp YOLO September 24 -26, 2021 (Virtual)
Who: Patients, ages 13-18, receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Centers, 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.

Long Term Survivor Retreat
2021-10-08 - 2021-10-10 | Camp For All
The Periwinkle adult Long Term Survivor weekend retreat is for adults 18 years and older who long term survivors of pediatric cancer and were treated at Texas Children’s Cancer Center. Stargazing, horseback riding and ziplining are just a few of the incredibly relaxing and joyous activities that take place during Periwinkle’s Long-Term Survivor Weekend Retreat. Camp is free of charge to all campers.
Quick Facts
When: October 8-10, 2021
Where: Camp For All, Located Near Brenham Texas
Who: Adult Long Term Survivors who were treated at Texas Children’s Hospital. You must be 18 years or older to participate.

Nice Wines Periwinkle Charity Wine Release
2021-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Nice Winery, 10520 Westview Dr., Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Nice Winery and The Periwinkle Foundation invite you to celebrate the release of our newest Periwinkle vintage! Stay tuned for more details!

FORE! Houston Golf Tournament
2021-09-27 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Save the date for the 3rd annual FORE! Houston Golf Tournament benefitting The Periwinkle Foundation

Family Camp
2021-09-24 - 2021-09-26 | 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.
Quick Facts
When: Twice a year (April & September)
Spring Periwinkle Family Camp February 19-20, 2021 (Virtual)
Fall Periwinkle Family Camp September 24 -26, 2021
Where: Camp For All, near Brenham, TX
Who: Oncology patients, ages 5-16, from the Texas Children’s Cancer Center and their immediate families.

Making A Mark® Opening Exhibit
2021-08-28 | TX
An exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers.
Making A Mark® is open to children from treatment centers all over the world. Each year, more than 300 pieces of individual art and creative writing are exhibited at Texas Children’s Hospital, which is the first stop on the exhibit’s journey as it travels to venues throughout the city and state. Learn more here.

Periwinkle Summer Family Getaway
2021-08-02 - 2021-08-06 | TX
For more information, visit Periwinkle Summer Family Getaway

Camp Periwinkle
2021-07-19 - 2021-07-23 | Virtual
We are excited to announce that Virtual Camp Periwinkle will be hosted July 19-23, 2021 in an engaging and interactive online format featuring live activity sessions hosted by Periwinkle counselors, volunteers, and special guests! We look forward to the day when we can all safely gather again in-person, and until then we are creating the BEST VIRTUAL CAMP EVER based on your feedback and the creativity of so many talented individuals.
Each day of Virtual Camp Periwinkle will have 2-3 LIVE scheduled Zoom activities and several on-your-own activities for campers to complete during their free time. Based on the feedback from campers last year, we are keeping and revamping the most popular activities, such as Build A Fort and Minute To Win It! We are also adding time in the schedule so campers have more time to chat with their friends and will do a Zoom Arts & Crafts session. Every camper will receive a Camp In A Box filled with supplies needed for the activities, a camp t-shirt, and other fun Periwinkle swag! We know it’s going to be a creative and meaningful time with our Periwinkle community!
Quick Facts
When: Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23, 2021
Where: Hosted virtually online using Zoom!
Who: Oncology patients from the Texas Children’s Cancer Center ages 7-15. Brothers and sisters (age 7 to 15) may also participate in camp WITH the patient.

Periwinkle Day Camp
2021-06-14 - 2021-06-18 | Virtual
Virtual Periwinkle Day Camp will be hosted June 14-18, 2021 in an engaging and interactive online format featuring live activity sessions hosted by Periwinkle counselors, volunteers, and special guests! We look forward to the day when we can all safely gather again in-person, and until then we are creating the BEST VIRTUAL CAMP EVER based on your feedback and the creativity of so many talented individuals.
Each day of Virtual Periwinkle Day Camp will have 2 LIVE scheduled Zoom activities and several on-your-own activities for campers to complete during their free time. Based on the feedback from campers last year, we are keeping and revamping the most popular activities, such as Bingo and Talent Show! Every camper will receive a Camp In A Box filled with supplies needed for the activities, a camp t-shirt, and other fun Periwinkle swag! We know it’s going to be a creative and meaningful time with our Periwinkle community!
Quick Facts
When: Monday, June 14 – Friday, June 18, 2021
Where: Hosted virtually online using Zoom!
Who: Patients, ages7-12, receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Centers at Texas Children’s Hospital. Brothers and sisters (age 7 to 12) may also participate in camp WITH the patient.

Periwinkle LTS Social
2021-05-25 18:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Karachi) | TX
For more information, please contact Program Coordinator, John Wayne Gasper, at jgasper@periwinklefoundation.org or 713-807-0191. Learn more about the Periwinkle LTS Program here.

Periwinkle Board of Directors Meeting
2021-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Karachi) | TX

Camp YOLO
2021-04-09 - 2021-04-10 | Virtual
Virtual Spring Camp YOLO will be hosted April 9-10, 2021 in an engaging and interactive online format featuring live activity sessions hosted by Periwinkle counselors, volunteers, and special guests! We look forward to the day when we can all safely gather again in-person, and until then we are creating the BEST VIRTUAL CAMP EVER based on your feedback and the creativity of so many talented individuals.
Virtual Spring Camp YOLO will have 3 LIVE scheduled Zoom activities. Based on the feedback from campers last year, we are keeping and revamping the most popular activities, such as Minute to Win it and Tie Dye! Every camper will receive a Camp In A Box filled with supplies needed for the activities, a camp t-shirt, and other fun Periwinkle swag! We know it’s going to be a creative and meaningful time with our Periwinkle community!
Quick Facts
When: Twice a year (April & September)
Spring Camp YOLO April 9-11, 2021 (Virtual)
Fall Camp YOLO September 24 -26, 2021
Where: Hosted virtually online using Zoom!
Who: Patients, ages 13-18, receiving care from the Cancer and Hematology Centers, 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.
