Gary Valdez and Lauren Greenwood co-chair the Foster Angels of Central Texas Shining Stars Luncheon
Austin, Texas – (September 17, 2025) – Gary Valdez and Lauren Greenwood served as co-chairs of the annual Foster Angels of Central Texas Shining Stars Luncheon. Attracting over 600 attendees, the Shining Stars Luncheon celebrates the extraordinary children in foster care and raises funds for Foster Angels each year to directly fulfill the needs of foster children across the Central Texas community.

Lauren Greenwood and Gary Valdez
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