Laurie Popovich, Lindsay Touchy, Janice and Vic Pierson.

The Ronald McDonald House of Galveston celebrated its 30th anniversary Pearl Celebration on May 18 at the Galveston Country Club. The event honored The Sealy & Smith Foundation for its 30 years of commitment to the Ronald McDonald House. John Kelso, president of the foundation, presented $500,000 to the Ronald McDonald House. The night’s special guest included Eduardo Andrade, who suffered massive burns on both arms, torso, left leg and head in an electrocution accident in Mexico. He stayed at the Ronald McDonald House twice a year for 10 years while receiving burn care at Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. In June 2018, after more than 70 surgeries and thousands of rehabilitation hours, Andrade received his final checkup from Shriners and was released from the hospital’s care. Photos by Carla Peoples and Creative Photography by Manny Chan

Seated: Dolph and Teri Tillotson, Sally Byrom. Standing: Beth Scribner, Dr. Tom Kimbrough and Cara Quigley.

Maryellen LeDuc, board president for the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston; Eduardo Andrade; and Jeff Lawhorne.

Fredell Rosen with Dr. Harry and Margaret Kelso.

Stephanie and Bob Wright.

Alane and Robert Nuzum with Judy and Gary Houston.

Richard and Denise DeVries.

Coast Monthly Editor Laura Elder and The Daily News Editor Michael A. Smith.

Neal and Sandra Geary.

Laura Edwards and Mark Havens.

Janis and Douglas Matthews.

Jimmy and Kathryn Allen with Mary Lou and Dick King.

Richard Noriega, CEO of the Houston Ronald McDonald House, with Dr. Laura Murillo.

Jack Beal, Sherri Doxey and Carol Beal.

Shanna Pete and Ryan Manning.