Easton Corbin and Dolly-signed guitar star at Houston nonprofit's Western gala

Boots were made for giving, and Houston’s philanthropic cowboys and cowgirls understood the assignment. Western chic met honky-tonk hospitality as Dec My Room supporters traded their usual gala finery for denim, fringe, and a little country swagger, for the Ninth Annual Kick Up Your Boots for Kids affair.

Mother-daughter chairs Anne Carl and Elizabeth Carl wrangled a boot-scootin’ evening featuring country crooner Easton Corbin, who kept the dance floor hopping. Founders Susan Plank and Kendall Plank shared a symbolic changing of the guard as Susan ceremoniously passed her hat to Kendall, the organization’s new leader.

Emcee and auctioneer David Ackel kept paddles flying for coveted experiences, including a helicopter-assisted golf getaway donated by Mike Plank. A Dolly Parton-signed guitar proved twice as nice when bidding prompted an encore offering. Meanwhile, ice bars, a tequila station, cigars, and a Pappy Van Winkle raffle gave guests plenty of reasons to raise a glass.

Community honorees Stacey and Al Lindseth and corporate honoree Northern Trust received their flowers for supporting the nonprofit’s mission of personalizing hospital rooms for young patients.