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The Illumination Dinner benefiting the Institute for Spirituality and Health

05/19/2026 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM CT

Join us on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the TMC3 Collaborative Building, 7255 Helix Park Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030 for an illuminating dinner and program benefiting the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center whose mission is to enhance well-being by exploring the relationship between spirituality and health.

Featuring Dr. Sunita Puri, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and Director of the Inpatient Palliative Care Service. A 2025 Literature Fellow of the Bogliasco Foundation, she is the author of That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour a critically acclaimed literary memoir examining her journey to the practice of palliative medicine, and her quest to help patients and families redefine what it means to live and die well in the face of serious illness.

Ticket Options

Ticket	Price	Quantity
North Star Underwriter Your evening includes an exclusive table for 10 featuring a gourmet buffet dinner; an invitation for 10 to a VIP reception with Dr. Sunita Puri prior to the program; and 10 signed editions of Dr. Puri's critically acclaimed memoir, That Good Night.	$25,000.00
Aurora Underwriter Your evening includes a premier table for 10 featuring a gourmet buffet dinner; an invitation for 8 to a VIP reception with Dr. Sunita Puri prior to the program; and 10 signed editions of Dr. Puri's critically acclaimed memoir, That Good Night.	$15,000.00
Beacon Underwriter Your evening includes a priority table for 10 featuring a gourmet buffet dinner; an invitation for 6 to a VIP reception with Dr. Sunita Puri prior to the program; and 10 signed editions of Dr. Puri's critically acclaimed memoir, That Good Night.	$10,000.00
Brilliance Underwriter Your evening includes a prime table for 10 featuring a gourmet buffet dinner; an invitation for 2 to a VIP reception with Dr. Sunita Puri prior to the program; and 10 signed editions of Dr. Puri's critically acclaimed memoir, That Good Night.	$5,000.00
Luster Underwriter Your evening includes a table for 10 featuring a gourmet buffet dinner, and 5 signed editions of Dr. Puri's critically acclaimed memoir, That Good Night.	$2,500.00
Lantern Underwriter Your evening includes one individual seat for a gourmet buffet dinner, and one signed edition of Dr. Puri's critically acclaimed memoir, That Good Night.	$500.00
Individual Ticket Your evening includes one individual seat for a gourmet buffet dinner, and a full evening program filled with illuminating stories and entertainment.	$250.00

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Event Terms, Liability Waiver, and Media Release

By purchasing a ticket and/or attending the Illumination Dinner featuring Dr. Sunita Puri (the "Event"), I agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Liability Waiver & Release I acknowledge that my participation in the Event is voluntary. I assume all risks associated with attendance, including but not limited to, those related to the buffet dinner (including food allergies or sensitivities) and any personal injury or property damage. I hereby release and hold harmless the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center, its board, staff, and volunteers from any and all claims or liabilities arising from my participation.

2. Media & Photography Release I understand that the Event may be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded. By attending, I grant the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center the irrevocable right to use my image, likeness, and voice in any media (including social media, website, and promotional materials) for educational, fundraising, or publicity purposes without compensation or further approval.

3. No Refund Policy All ticket sales and underwriting commitments are final. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or non-attendance. In the event that I am unable to attend, I understand that my ticket purchase may be treated as a fully tax-deductible donation to the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center to the extent allowed by law.

4. Program & Speaker Changes While we anticipate a wonderful evening with Dr. Sunita Puri, the program and speakers are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Such changes do not entitle the ticket holder to a refund.

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