# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: We are honored to announce our amazing speaker for the 4th Annual Passion for Purple, Melissa Dohme-Hill! 💜

Melissa’s life story is nothing short of miraculous. In January 2012, she survived a brutal and nearly fatal attack by her high school ex-boyfriend. She endured catastrophic injuries, flat-lined four times and suffered a stroke in the emergency room. Against all odds, Melissa made an extraordinary recovery.

Her powerful journey has inspired thousands across the world. Melissa has spoken at national and international conferences, schools and leadership gatherings, and her story has been featured in major media outlets regarding her miraculous journey, trauma-informed care, and raising awareness of domestic violence, as well as providing actionable tools to help prevent teen and young adult relationship abuse.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
📍 Pitser Garrison Convention Center, Lufkin Tx
🕥 Meet & Greet 10:30 AM |  Luncheon 11:30 AM
🎟️ $50 Individual | $500 Reserved Tables (Seats 8, option to add 2)

Tickets to this year's luncheon can be found at https://www.zeffy.com/.../passion-for-purple-luncheon--2026

Thank you to Summit Fire & Security, Commercial Bank of Texas, Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc, kicbac, Flournoy & Flournoy, Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites Sleep Inn / MainStay Suites Lufkin, TX, East Texas Communities Foundation, Willy 103.3, Trey & Brigettee Henderson, as sponsors and others who have donated a raffle prize or helped with this luncheon. 💜

Any questions regarding the luncheon or sponsorship opportunities? Contact Mallory Harris at mharris@fccet.com or call (936) 639-1681.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lufkin/4th-annual-passion-for-purple-luncheon/200030545746020
- **Event Categories**: business, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 40

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lufkin
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pitser Garrison Convention Center
- **lat**: 31.343660342944
- **long**: -94.726369773545
- **full address**: Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 598 N 1st St, Lufkin, TX 75901, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/701b17e3d3aec29429c7cbee81d0020a6c69aefd68dd46836131794aaf4139e9-rimg-w1200-h527-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787258872

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon being held?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 598 N 1st St, Lufkin, TX 75901, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon is organized by Family Crisis Center of East Texas.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lufkin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/701b17e3d3aec29429c7cbee81d0020a6c69aefd68dd46836131794aaf4139e9-rimg-w1200-h527-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787258872",
        "startDate": "2026-10-08T10:30:00-05:00",
        "endDate": "2026-10-08T13:30:00-05:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/lufkin/4th-annual-passion-for-purple-luncheon/200030545746020",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Pitser Garrison Convention Center",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "598 N 1st St, Lufkin, TX 75901, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Lufkin",
                "addressRegion": "TX",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "31.343660342944",
                "longitude": "-94.726369773545"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "We are honored to announce our amazing speaker for the 4th Annual Passion for Purple, Melissa Dohme-Hill! 💜\n\nMelissa’s life story is nothing short of miraculous. In January 2012, she survived a brutal and nearly fatal attack by her high school ex-boyfriend. She endured catastrophic injuries, flat-li",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Family Crisis Center of East Texas",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/family-crisis-center-of-east-texas/13881718",
                "description": "FCCET is a non-profit organization incorporated to enhance the safety of women, children, & men from family violence and sexual assault. "
            }
        ]
    }
]
```