Houston’s 2026 Pearls Revealed as Shuck Cancer Plays To the City’s Food Strengths — Emerging Leaders and Brilliant Seafood

What better place for the American Cancer Society to kick off the 2026 Shuck Cancer season than elevated Gulf Coast seafood bastion Brennan’s of Houston? Young professionals, food lovers and supporters gathered for an evening of oysters, seafood, cocktails and celebration at the “Meet the Pearls” event introducing the 2026 Pearl Honorees.

The ACS GenNow Network spearheads the event that honors a covey of emerging Houston leaders who have committed to raising awareness and funds in support of the American Cancer Society.

Say hello to and prepare to support Aaron Herrera, Andrea James, Arianne Walker, Becky Helms, Carlisle Powell, Catherine Stiles, Colton Larsen, Dylan Milam, Emily Porter, Eryn Taylor, Jennifer Smith, Kelsey Falcone, Laura Mallon, Laurel Wheatley Hutton, Lauren Sanders, Lindsey Leigh Hohlt, Mary Ann Mason, Peter Bustamante, Richard Sarabia, Shanelle Shojaei, and Shernette Sherrill.

Their fundraising efforts, which have already begun, will continue through the fall culminating in the popular Shuck Cancer fundraiser. On that evening, set for November 19 in Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards, the three top fundraisers will be given special recognition…

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