The Illumination Dinner

The 2026 Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center fundraiser dinner on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, benefits the Institute's four Centers of Excellence: Center for Faith and Public Health Center for Body, Spirit, and Mind Center for Aging and End of Life Rabbi Samuel E. Karff Center for Healthcare Professionals The event features keynote speaker Dr. Sunita Puri, Director of UC Irvine Palliative Care and author of the acclaimed memoir That Good Night. A Rhodes Scholar and global speaker, Dr. Puri explores how compassionate language empowers patients and physicians to navigate the complexities of living and dying.