Fox Closes Fashion Woodlands to Benefit Make-A-Wish
Actress Vivica A. Fox headlined the 11th annual Fashion Woodlands show, which raised support for Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Philanthropy
Vivica A. Fox took the runway for the grand finale of the 11th annual Fashion Woodlands in The Woodlands, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 7. The fundraiser supports children with critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana.
Why it matters
The fashion show ties a runway event to fundraising for children with critical illnesses, giving local residents a way to support the wish-granting charity. Its eleven-year run shows sustained community backing for the cause in The Woodlands area.
The 2026 show was the 11th annual Fashion Woodlands, a run that began in the event's first year of operation. No dollar total raised or attendance figure was reported, so the scale of the donation is not yet quantified.
The players
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox is an American actress known for her film and television work, who headlined the runway finale of the event.
Theresa Roemer
Theresa Roemer is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who curated Fashion Woodlands and uses it to connect the fashion and philanthropic communities.
Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana
Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana is a regional chapter of the national nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.
BMW of The Woodlands
BMW of The Woodlands is the local automobile dealership that presented the event.
The details
The show, curated by entrepreneur and philanthropist Theresa Roemer, carried the theme 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' and was presented by BMW of The Woodlands. Proceeds benefited Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, which grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.
Timeline
Saturday, Nov. 7: Vivica A. Fox closed the 11th annual Fashion Woodlands show in The Woodlands.
Philanthropy Context
Fashion Woodlands operates as a recurring fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, extending that chapter's regional wish-granting work through an annual runway format. Its eleventh installment shows the event has sustained a multi-year donor base in The Woodlands.
Residents who want to support Make-A-Wish can look for future Fashion Woodlands events or direct donations to the regional chapter. The event's runway format means attendees gain access to a fashion show while contributing to children's wish-granting programs.
The takeaway
Community fundraisers that pair entertainment with a clear charitable beneficiary can sustain donor interest over many years. Readers interested in supporting children's wish programs can consider local, recurring events as a practical way to give.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KPRC.
