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.
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 from 7 - 11 PM.  Fort Bend Cares is a charitable foundation that cares for disadvantaged children and youth in need all over the county.  
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
Fort Bend Cares Road Trip to Rio Dinner and Dance on Saturday February 11, 2012 from 7 - 11 PM.  Make plans NOW with family & friends to bid on these fabulous items:

1. BRACE YOURSELF FOR A DAZZLING SMILE
Smile pretty with your complete Invisalign/Comprehensive Treatment Package, including full records and upper and lower retainers.
Donated by: Garrett & Boyd Orthodontics

2. THE BIG “EASY” HUNT
Overnight trip for 4 people to a first class Texas ranch to hunt quail and pheasant and stay to fish for rainbow trout.
Donated by: Tammy and Billy Brown

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

4. CAST YOUR VOTE FOR DINNER WITH THE OLSONS
Dine with Congressman Pete Olson and his lovely wife, Nancy at a private dinner party for 8 in their home and enjoy an exquisite wine menu paired with wines.
Donated by: Nancy and Pete Olson, Horizon Wines, and BLU – Town Square

5. BE THE “DOVENATOR”!!
Five night stay for two at the first class La Portenita Lodge in Argentina where you can vie for world records at the dove hunting capital of the world. 
Donated by:  H & H Outfitters

6. WINTER PARK WONDERLAND
Ski Winterpark, CO while staying in this luxurious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath ski home.  Sleeps 12-16.
Donated by: Diana and Steve Alexander

7. SIZZLING FAJITA FIESTA FOR 50!
Four hour fiesta fajita party for 50 people including beer, wine, and margaritas at the Safari Texas Ranch.
Donated by: Allison Wen and Safari Texas Ranch

8. WINE AND DINE AS VIP’S
Experience Sugar Land’s Wine & Food Affair in April in style with eight (8) VIP personalized passes to 2012’s big three events:  the Grand Tasting, Sip & Stroll at Imperial and the Bistro Brunch.  Donated by:  Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and Marriott Town Square

9. 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, Bruce Gingrich, and Fly Faster, LLC

10. RITZ CARLTON SKI WEEK - ASPEN
Ski Aspen while staying in a 3 bedroom/2.5 bath condominium at the Ritz Carlton Destination Club from March 31st – April 7th, 2012.
Donated by: Dr. Michael Bornstein

11. FISHING AND FUN IN ROCKPORT
Relax in a 5 bedroom vacation home in Rockport for 5 nights/6 days and experience two guided fishing trips (bass and trout fishing).
Donated by: Carol and Rick Papso, Joe Lancaster, and Mike Patterson of Rockport Bay Fishing

12. STAYCATION IN SUGAR LAND!
Experience a trip to “nowhere” – driving to the Hyatt Place in your Lexus for the weekend, eating at Perry’s  and returning home with a wine cooler stocked with exquisite Argentinian wine. 
Donated by:  Hyatt Place-Sugar Land, Sara Appliance & Electronics, Dr. Nicholas & Dr. Nina Desai, Perry’s Steakhouse, Sterling McCall Lexus