pleasures ofgiving.Dr. Larry & Mrs Joan RogersDr. Larry Rogers and his wife Joan have a longstanding philosophy on giving: When you have morethan you need, give part of it away so you can enjoythe pleasures of giving while you’re still alive.For decades, this philosophy has inspired the couple tosupport the SPCA of Texas. In addition to the generousfinancial gifts they’ve made over the years, they are significantsupporters of two of our signature events: Home for theHolidays and the Fur Ball gala. The Rogers are also longtimeLegacy Society members.And even though Dr. and Mrs. Rogers are both 93 years young,you can’t beat their enthusiasm for Home for the Holidays.“We love the dog houses! And the event raises a lot of money,adopts out a lot of animals, and creates a good deal of publicityfor the SPCA of Texas,” Dr. Rogers admits.Larry and Joan Rogers.Joan is holding a photo of herand Larry taken the day afterthey married in Tokyo in 1956.6 | SPCA OF TEXAS 2018This year the Rogers were the Presidential Sponsors forFur Ball, celebrating the SPCA of Texas’ 80th anniversary. Asan added bonus, Fur Ball Honorary Chairs, President George W.Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush recognized the Rogers at the Fur BallPatron Party, which was sponsored by Jan and TrevorRees-Jones.“It was a big surprise!” says Mrs. Rogers.“The fact that you take such goodcare of animals is the main reason theSPCA of Texas is one of the charitiesthat we love to support.”
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