Serving Disadvantaged Youth with Integrity and Compassion
Mission Statement
Fort Bend Cares mission is to serve the disadvantaged children and youth of Fort Bend County.
Fort Bend Cares mission is to support disadvantaged children and youth in Fort Bend County.  To further the mission of Fort Bend Cares, the Friends of Fort Bend Cares is a newly formed auxiliary group comprised of committed supporters and brand new volunteers.  This group is interested in giving back to their community and making a difference in the lives of children.  Your $30 Annual Membership includes a special thank you gift and periodic social events.

If you are interested in joining this dynamic group.  Please fill out the membership application.
Save the date for the social event of the year!  Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital will be the presenting sponsor for Fort Bend Cares Road Trip to Rio Dinner and Dance on Saturday Feb. 11, 2012.  Fort Bend Cares is a charitable foundation that cares for disadvantaged children and youth in need all over the county.  

This event will transform Fluor’s large cafeteria into a Carnivale themed paradise with a delectable array of food from local restaurants, music for dancing, silent and live auctions and casino style games to add to the fun.  Sponsorships are available at the following levels:  $7,500, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000.  Individual tickets are priced at $75.  Become a sponsor by calling 832.392.1983 or visit go to the Events page of our website for more information.

Our presenting sponsor, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, is a full-service acute care facility that brings the latest medical technology and expertise to our community.  Named as one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation by Thomson Reuters, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land is the only hospital in Fort Bend County to achieve this distinction.  It also ranks in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction as well as being an Accredited Chest Pain Center.  Its Children’s Emergency Center, through the affiliation with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital provides fast access to the area’s Level I pediatric trauma center in the Gulf Coast area.  Visit www.memorialhermann.org or call 713.222.CARE

Pictured above are: Mark Mazique, Trae Smith, Tammy Brown, Subodh Bhuchar, & Melissa Owens.   Photo by Mary Favre.
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Presents “Road Trip to RIO!”
Friends of
Fort Bend Cares is
Newly Formed Auxiliary Group 
2012 Road Trip to RIO!
Auction Sneak Peek
Make plans NOW with family & friends to bid on these fabulous items:

  • ESCAPE TO ST. JOHN, US VIRGIN ISLAND:  Enjoy a one-week stay at this 4300 sq. ft. luxury villa “Peace and Plenty,” featuring 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.  Donated by: Shirley and Bill Redwine

  • LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS HUNTING TRIP:Four lucky people will be escorted via private jet for three days of guided pheasant hunts on Aberdeen, South Dakota’s most prolific hunting ranch.  Donated by:  Dr. Scott Breeze and Bruce Gingrich

  • FIESTA PARTY TIME:  Four-hour fiesta fajita party for fifty people including beer, wine, and margaritas at the Safari Texas Ranch.  Donated by: Alison Wen and Safari Texas Ranch

  • SKI GETAWAY TRIP TO WINTERPARK: Ski Winterpark, CO while staying in this luxurious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath ski home. Sleeps 12-16.  Donated by: Diana and Steve Alexander

  • TEXAS OUTDOORSMEN’S ADVENTURE:  Overnight trip for 4 people to a Texas ranch to hunt quail and pheasant and stay to fish for rainbow trout.   Donated by: Tammy and Billy Brown

  • EXPERIENCE RITZ CARLTON ASPEN:  Ski Aspen while staying in a 3 bedroom/2.5 bath condominium at the Ritz Carlton Destination Club from March 31st – April 7th.  Donated by:  Michael Bornstein

For more information on these and other Live Auction items, please contact Debbie MacDonald at 281-723-2413 or dmacdonald1@me.com