Respite Care to honor Tom Dobson & Family on May 5, 2016 at ''A Celebration of Love & Children'' event

Respite Care of San Antonio will host its annual dinner and fundraiser, "A Celebration of Love & Children" on Thursday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the beautiful Valero Vistas at Valero Energy Headquarters, One Valero Way.

Tom Dobson and his family are this year's honorees. Dobson is the chairman of Whataburger, the iconic restaurant chain and brand founded in 1950 by his father. 2016 marks the 14th year of this special Respite Care event that celebrates all children, but especially those with special needs and complex medical conditions, the population served by Respite Care through its two emergency shelters, developmental daycare, Mother's Day and Family Day Out programs located throughout the community, and several Respite Family Homes that provide extended foster care services to children who can no longer stay in the emergency shelters.

Individual tickets are $250 each; sponsorships including a table for 10 are $5,000 for Gold; $10,000 for Platinum; and $25,000 for Presenting Sponsor.

For information, sponsorships and tickets, contact Respite Care CEO Bert Pfiester at (210) 737-1212.