25+ Local Restaurants Rally to Support Cancer Research at 3rd Annual Shuck Cancer Event on November 21 at POST Houston
The Houston Young Professionals for the American Cancer Society bring together more than 25 local restaurants and the community in support of cancer research, advocacy, and patient support
The Houston Young Professionals for the American Cancer Society (HYP4ACS) committee is thrilled to announce the third annual American Cancer Society Tricoast Homes Shuck Cancer Houston, presented by SheSpace, fundraiser and foodie tasting event, set to take place from 7pm-10pm on November 21 at POST Houston.
This year’s Shuck Cancer event will feature more than 25 of Houston’s top restaurants, bars, and wineries offering guests a selection of wine and oyster pairings and a variety of other dishes. Highlights include an oyster bar and oyster shooter bar provided by Pier 6 & Prestige Oysters.
“Shuck Cancer Houston has grown tremendously over the past three years. In its first year, we had around 300 attendees and raised over $173,000. This year, we are expecting more than 900 guests and hope to raise over $350,000,” Event Chair Nora Jarrard said. “My husband, Brian, and I have been honored to be a part of this growth and can’t wait to see young professionals in our city come together to support the American Cancer Society on November 21.”
New participants for the 2024 event include Auden, Cafe Piquet Cuban Cuisine, Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine, Eunice, Eureka Heights Brewing, Gr8 Plate Hospitality, Hando, Heights & Co, Heights Bier Garden, Karbach Brewing, Landry’s Seafood House, Mi Cocina, Original Ninfa’s, Oceanaire Seafood Room, Palm Restaurant, Uchi, Truluck’s, and William Price Distilling.
Returning favorites include Argyle Willamette Valley, Federal American Grill, Field & Tides, Floyd’s Cajun Seafood, Guard and Grace, J Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Kateri Tequila, Liberty Kitchen, Loch Bar, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks, Pier 6 Seafood, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Savoir, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
“Funds raised from Shuck Cancer Houston help support people with cancer and their families through every step of their cancer journey— from investing in innovative Houston-based cancer research to direct patient programs and services like our Hope Lodge Houston community,” said Jenny Todd, senior executive director for the American Cancer Society in Houston. “In our more than 110 years as an organization, we have funded nearly every cancer breakthrough in recent history to ensure everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.”
Derek Shore, co-host of KRPC’s Houston Life, will emcee the event. The evening will also feature live music by The Moment Band, a silent auction, and recognition of top achievements from the Shuck Cancer Pearl Honorees and community partners of the American Cancer Society.
In 2024, it is estimated that more than 2 million new cancer cases and 611,720 cancer deaths will occur in the United States.
Shuck Cancer Houston is made possible through the generous support of the community, including Title Sponsor, Tricoast Homes, and Presenting Sponsor, SheSpace. Additional sponsors include EOG Resources, Robin & Danny Klaes, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cotton Holdings, Ferrari of Houston, HITT Contracting, North Peak Energy, PlainsCapital Bank, TNT Shirts, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at www.ShuckCancerHouston.org.
St. Arnold photo credit: Jacob Power