Camp Periwinkle Wraps Up 40th Anniversary Summer Camp
A big thank you to The Fayette County Record for covering Camp Periwinkle! đ Your story beautifully captured the joy…
Make It A Splendid Week: National Cancer Survivor Month
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week celebrates National Cancer Survivor Month.
Camp Builds Confidence in Young Cancer Patients
Community Impact highlights how Periwinkle Programming builds confidence in children challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Make It A Splendid Week
After days of rainfall in the greater Houston area, this week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week highlights the rhythm, growth, and beauty in nature.
Make It A Splendid Week: Traveling the Ocean
This week's edition of Make It A Splendid Week draws our focus to the ocean as the weather continues to warm and the summer months enter our horizon.
The Periwinkle Foundation Spring Newsletter
Enjoy highlights and updates about Periwinkle's Camps, Arts, and Survivor Programs and Special Events.
Periwinkle Holiday Gift Guide
Gift ideas to spread some holiday cheer while also supporting the Periwinkle mission!
Evan Turner wins 2020 Iron Sommelier competition with Greek wines
A fantastic recap of Iron Sommelier 2020 from Dale Robertson and the Houston Chronicle.
Meet the Iron Sommelier Houston 2020 Winners
Sandra Crittenden shares her experience at Hugo's and gives an overview of the winners from Iron Sommelier 2020.
Postcards from the Road Feature
Featuring the Periwinkle's Virtual Postcards from the Road on Click2Houston
Two Random Acts of (Houston!) Kindness You Can Do to Vastly Improve Your Day
Thanks to Houstonia Magazine for featuring Periwinkle’s Virtual Postcards from the Road in this article as a random act of kindness…
Houston sommelier: âIâm trying to do my small part to helpâ
Read this great article from the Houston Chronicle highlighting Periwinkle Board Member, Camp Periwinkle Gourmet Ice Cream Scooper, and Iron…
Periwinkle Supporters Raise Record-breaking $150000 at the 25th Annual Periwinkle Cycle presented by White Oak Energy
A recap of Periwinkle Cycle from The Katy News! Read more about the record-breaking event here!
Camp Periwinkle bringing hope to child cancer patients
The Periwinkle Foundation was featured this morning on CW39!
ExxonMobil partners with Houston area nonprofits, provides internships for students
Special shout out to our Summer Programs Coordinator Madeleine and the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program
Shake up your summer with this stirring Houston bartender competition
Things are shaking up with Iron Bartender
6th Annual Creating for Care performance raises over $16,200 to support The Periwinkle Foundation
Read more in this article about how these incredible students from Deerwood Elementary create for a cause.
Donât bet against Deer Park cancer survivor, 18, determined to teach in Japan
Former camper looking forward to attending the University of Texas at San Antonio with firm plans to move to and teach in Japan upon graduation
Meet Eden: 2019 Family Advocacy Day Champion
Meet Camp Periwinkle and Camp YOLO camper and Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers patient: Eden
Cancer and Hematology Centers honor staff with Bravo Award
Periwinkle volunteer honored with award from Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center
Caffeinated barbecue sauce?! On a burger?Â
Hopdoddy Burger Bar supports the Periwinkle Foundation with their Good Night / Good Cause Burger!
Purple Songs Can Fly documentary recognized at 2019 WorldFest-Houston
The Purple Songs Can Fly documentary, âJourney to Hope,â was recognized with the Platinum Remi Award at the 2019 WorldFest-Houston!Â
Houston’s best restaurant, chef, and more revealed at 2019 Tastemaker Awards
Check out the feature on Periwinkle's partner Bernie's Burger Bus!
Blake Lieberman, Trinity University, Men’s Soccer
Read about our camp counselor and volunteer Blake being named Student-Athlete of the Week!
Crawl for Cancer
Support The Periwinkle Foundation by participating in the Houston Crawl For Cancer!
Periwinkle Foundationâs Sommelier Competition â A View, Up Close and Personal
This was my third time to attend the Periwinkle Foundation Autosol early-November Iron Sommelier Competition held at the Houstonian Hotel.…
Houston sommeliers connect with Periwinkle Foundation
So much of the good stuff in Sean Beckâs life traces back to his early childhood in rural Iowa, where he had…
Top Woman Sommelier Emerges as Champion in Houstonâs Iron Competition
What: Periwinkle Foundation annual Iron Sommelier evening, presented by AUTOSOL Where: The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa PC Moment: With more than 600 supporters…
Mastroâs Sommelier Wins Highly Competitive Wine Event
HARDLY A WEEK GOES BYÂ without some sort of food event or food competition here. From tacos to chicken wings, truffles…
Mastroâs Julie Dalton wins Iron Sommelier wine competition
Julie Dalton loves âmetamorphicâ wines. She also, it seems, has a high appreciation for word plays. The Mastroâs sommelier, a…
Julie Dalton wins Periwinkle Foundation Iron Sommelier competition
Iron Sommelier 2018 was held last night at The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa. Iron Sommelier is Houstonâs most important…
Iron Sommelier 2018
The 11th Anniversary of Iron Sommelier took place on November 8th, and the event was incredible as always. The annual…
Mastroâs Julie Dalton wins Iron Sommelier wine competition
Julie Dalton loves âmetamorphicâ wines. She also, it seems, has a high appreciation for word plays. The Mastroâs sommelier, a…
Iron Sommelier Wine Competition for Charity Returns on November 8
Fourteen of Houstonâs top wine pros are going to break out their best, most interesting wine pours for an appreciative…
Shopping Bags with a Purpose
The Periwinkle Foundation and Texas Childrenâs Hospital have teamed up with H-E-B to offer limited-edition reusable shopping bags featuring original…
11th Anniversary Iron Sommelier preview
The year has seemed to fly by since the last Iron Sommelier event, and it is now time for the 11th anniversary Iron…
Top Houston wine gurus readying for Iron Sommelier competition
Two former champions will be back in the mix for 2018 when some of Houstonâs best wine stewards convene for…
Periwinkle Foundationâs âMaking A Markâ exhibit inspires children at Texas Childrenâs Hospital
On Saturday, Sept. 8, the Periwinkle Foundation unveiled the 28th Making A Mark art exhibit consisting of art and creative…
Local realtor donates large percentage of commission to charity
HOUSTON â September is National Childhood Cancer Month. Have you made a donation to help out? Owner Wes Stoyanov of…
Young cancer patients, survivors escape to summer camp
HOUSTON â We caught up with some happy campers on Sunday. They were setting off on a week-long escape from…
Campers set off for a life-changing week at Camp Periwinkle
BURTON, Texas (Covering Katy News) â When a child is fighting a potential terminal illness itâs obviously difficult for the…
Scene | Camp Periwinkle
On Sunday, July 29 over 180 campers climbed aboard and headed to Camp Periwinkle for a week of activities including…
Culturemap Houston: The Charity Guide
Find The Periwinkle Foundation in Culturemap Houston’s Charity Guide!
Periwinkle Day Camp brings joy to campers battling cancer and life-threatening illnesses
The Periwinkle Foundation wrapped up its 3rd annual Periwinkle Day Camp hosted at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The…
Texas Childrenâs Cancer and Hematology Center waiting room turned into thrilling, dinosaur-themed summer camp
Hospital waiting rooms can be so boring! But the Periwinkle Foundation knows just how to make them Dino-mite! Camp Periwinkle Days…
Coulson Tough Elementary raises $30,000 for the Periwinkle Foundation
There was not a dry eye in the Coulson Tough Elementary classroom as students surprised The Periwinkle Foundation representatives with…
Periwinkle Foundation’s Making A Mark
Check out this CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley Newsclip about Making A Mark in McAllen!
Coulson Tough ‘purples out’ for annual Race for Awareness 5K
Motivated by Coulson Tough Elementary and Conroe ISD families with children battling cancer, the school’s annual Race for Awareness 5K…
The Most Laid Back Gala Ever Raises $625,000
Not really a âgalaâ gala, this laid back evening featured several interactive experiences including virtual skeet shooting and driving range, live…
Indoor Cycling Relays Abound This Weekend
THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 3 IS SHAPING UPÂ to be full of opportunityâto burn calories, raise money for childrenâs charity, and pretend…
Library exhibits ‘Making A Mark’
Fort Bend County Libraries is displaying “Making A Mark,” an exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by…
Barnes and Noble hosting book drive for Periwinkle Foundation
Barnes and Noble is spreading holiday cheer by supporting one of Houston’s most beloved organizations. Now through Dec. 31, residents…
Texas Native Matthew Pridgen Picks Texas Wines for Iron Sommelier
The Houstonian ballroom was awash in purple and blue. Spotlights focused on Houstonâs best and brightest sommeliers at the Periwinkle…
Making a Mark
Mia Spargo is a familiar figure in Brazoria County, where she gathers toys every year for Miaâs Magical Toy Drive,…
Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers’ ‘Making A Mark’ exhibit on display at The Woodlands Children’s Museum
THE WOODLANDS, Texas â Nov. 28, 2017 â For children whose lives have been touched by cancer, creative expression can…
Iron Sommelier 2017
The Periwinkle Foundationâs Iron Sommelier 2017, presented by AUTOSOL, was held November 9th at The Houstonian Hotel. 14 of Houstonâs…
Caracol Takes Home the Iron Sommelier 2017
Thursday November 9 at the Houstonian Hotel & Spa â ready for the holidays with its live oak in the entrance…
Iron Sommelier competition offers peek into Houston wine scene, local talent
Want to know how Houston’s sommelier community thinks and why? There’s no easier or more enjoyable way to feel the…
10th Anniversary Iron Sommelier Preview
Itâs that time of year again for the Iron Sommelier wine competition and wine tasting event benefiting The Periwinkle Foundation. This year…
A Day in the Life of the Arts
The arts culture of Houston never stops â from rap shows that bound into the wee hours of a new…
Upcoming Event: Top Houston Wine Pros Battle For Charity At Iron Sommelier
One of Houstonâs best wine events, Iron Sommelier, returns to the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa on Thursday, November 9 starting at 6 p.m. This…
Iron Sommelier Lineup Setup
There’s no greater showcase for Houston’s gifted and diverse sommelier population than the annual Iron Sommelier competition, which will celebrate…
To camp they go! Kids from Texas Children’s Cancer Center heading to Camp Periwinkle
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More than 180 patients from Texas Children’s Cancer Center will be spending the next week…
Meet Larry Geiger of The Periwinkle Foundation
Today weâd like to introduce you to Larry Geiger. Larry, please share your story with us. How did you get…
TCH Patients Enjoy Summer Camp Experience
Patients at Texas Children’s Hospital enjoyed a visit from Camp Periwinkle Days, a Disney-themed camp packed with games, prizes and activities.…
Texas Children Camp for Cancer Patients
Every year, children battling cancer get a chance to forget all of their worries, even if only for a little…
My Top 5: Periwinkle Foundation’s Erin Locke
Each week, our My Top 5 series highlights a Houstonian who is shaping the culture of the city and making an out-sized impact on its character.In turn, each shares their…
Deerwood Elementary Students Perform to Support The Periwinkle Foundation
Students in Deerwood Elementary School’s Creating for Care program in Kingwood acted and gave back with a performance of “Pippi,”…