The Kailee Mills Foundation presents the 5th Annual Buckle Up Gala: The Derby Race to Save Lives on Saturday, Nov. 1, at The Revaire. The evening celebrates the foundation’s community of families and supporters while raising funds to advance its mission of preventing fatalities and injuries from non-seat belt use through awareness, education, scholarships, and community programs. And for a very special treat, two horses and professional jockeys will greet guests outside The Revaire as they arrive.
At the beautifully-appointed The Revaire, guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, a champagne wall, and an after-party with DJ entertainment and dancing. During the dinner program, honorees will be recognized and awards presented. The emcees for the evening are FOX 26 news anchor Caroline Collins and Johnny “Bravo” Holloway.
The Foundation was created in 2017 by Wendy and David Mills after the tragic loss of their 16-year-old daughter, Kailee, who died in a car accident after briefly removing her seat belt. Today, the gala carries forward her legacy by helping to save lives.
The gala also ties into National Seat Belt Awareness Day on Nov. 14, which commemorates the 1959 invention of the three-point seat belt and promotes its life-saving benefits.
ATTIRE: Colorful cocktail attire; Derby hats encouraged but optional.
WHO:
Event Co-Chairs: Christine Johnson and Jody MerrittHonorees: Triple Crown honorees: April Roberts and Kris Jones, and Volunteer of the Year: Matt O’Neill
WHERE: The Revaire, 7122 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.
TICKETS: Tickets and sponsorships are still available for the event through October 27, starting at $250, with sponsorships available from $2,500 up to $25,000 for a title sponsor. For tickets or sponsorship information, please visit https://give.kaileemillsfoundation.org/2025kmfgala.
For general information on KMF, go to www.kaileemillsfoundation.org.