Inside the Texas Children’s Hospital Austin Ambassadors’ Holiday Gathering

Texas Children’s Hospital Austin Ambassadors toasted to the season of giving with a festive holiday event on Dec. 4 at Powder Room. The event was chaired by Vicky and Dr. Matias Bruzoni, along with Ziem and Milan Malkani, and welcomed a packed crowd of supporters roaring with excitement about Texas Children’s Austin. 

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Erin Tice, Lindsey Serrano, Jill Kraft, Sarah Teton (Photo by Texas Children’s Hospital Austin)

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Abigail Frick, Erin Shilt, Dr. Shilt, Kevin Frick, Dr. Bruzoni, Vicky Bruzoni (Photo by Texas Children’s Hospital)

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Dani and James Vaughan and Milan Malkani (Photos by Texas Children’s Hospital Austin)

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Rick Crumly, Stefanie Scott, Ailee and Sasha Petrovic, and Katherine Cooper (Photos by Texas Children’s Hospital Austin)

It was a night filled with festive fun, including a custom bolo tie making station, live music from a roaming guitarist, delicious bites and beverages from Powder Room and collection of toy donations for Texas Children’s patients. Tearful remarks were made from a grateful Malkani Family, as well as hospital updates and remarks from Dr. Jeffrey Shilt, President of Texas Children’s Hospital Austin, Dr. Matias Bruzoni, Director of Pediatric Surgery and Debbie Sukin, President and CEO of Texas Children’s. 

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Rissa Meyer and Hillary and Brian Deck (Photo by Texas Children’s Hospital Austin)

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Ziem Malkani, Maggie Walker, Danielle Gonzales (Photo by Texas Children’s Hospital Austin)

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Vicky Bruzoni, Ziem Malkani, Sarah Teten, Debra Sukin, Amber Watney, and Jill Kraft (Photo by Texas Children’s Hospital Austin)

About Texas Children’s Hospital Austin Ambassadors

The Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital are a dedicated group of donors who advance the hospital’s mission through meaningful financial support while engaging in exclusive events, volunteer opportunities and insider experiences. Each year, Ambassador contributions benefit a key hospital priority, and this year’s funds will support the Kangaroo Crew, Texas Children’s medical transport team, enhancing innovation, efficiency and community education to help reach children in need faster across Texas and beyond.

To learn more about Texas Children’s Hospital Austin Ambassadors and their 2026 efforts to benefit the Kangaroo Crew, visit texaschildrens.org/ambassadors.

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