Orphan Outreach Children's Hope Dinner Goes Virtual for 2021

 

This year, the Children’s Hope Dinner is a bigger celebration than ever as it goes VIRTUAL. 

For the first time, this evening of hope will be celebrated in the U.S. and around the world. 

Orphan Outreach, a global Christian ministry that provides holistic care, promotes family, prepares young adults for independence, and protects the rights of children.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

6:00 PM

Celebrity Guest: Emmitt Smith

Master of Ceremonies: Scott Hanson

Children's Hope Award Recipient: Connie Yates, the voice of Tom Thumb (Albertsons and Randalls) since 1995, will be honored for her extraordinary impact and commitment to philanthropy.

The Children’s Hope Award recognizes individuals in the community whose leadership demonstrates a commitment to shaping the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world.

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Orphan Outreach – Together we can restore hope – Chd2021

Children's Hope Dinner to feature Scott Hamilton, honor Paige Rippey Locke

Best known as Olympic Gold Medalist, ice skating commentator and cancer survivor, Scott Hamilton will share another significant aspect of his life -- family and adoption -- at the 3^rd Annual Children’s Hope Dinner benefiting Orphan Outreach, set for Thursday, April 21.

 

Supporting the organization’s work to provide for vulnerable children and orphans in some of the world’s most impoverished areas, Hamilton will reveal his touching personal story of being adopted as a baby and how he and his wife recently adopted two children from Haiti. The event will also honor Paige Rippey Locke with this year’s Children’s Hope Award for her compassionate work with orphans.

Just a few years ago, Hamilton and his wife, Tracie, adopted two children from Haiti – Evelyne and Jean Paul -- joining their two biological children Maxx and Aidan. “Our hearts and family are full, thanks to the blessing of adoption,” said Hamilton. “I am thrilled to be able to share my story at the upcoming Children’s Hope Dinner, and to support Orphan Outreach’s mission to serve orphans in critical need around the world.”

The Children’s Hope Dinner supports Orphan Outreach’s programs, which provide vulnerable children with basic survival needs and education. The Dinner was founded by Dallas philanthropist Jimmy Westcott, after a heart-wrenching mission trip to visit Russian orphanages. Westcott felt led to help raise awareness and urgently needed funds in support of the organization’s mission to serve some of the world’s most neglected children.

 

Thursday, April 21, 2016

7:00 PM

Renaissance Dallas Hotel

 

“For people who care about orphans this year’s event is a must-attend as we celebrate our honoree Paige Rippey Locke and hear Scott Hamilton share his inspirational story,” said Michael Douris, Orphan Outreach president. “This event supports our work to provide for children’s critical needs -- allowing them to attend school, receive a daily meal and, ultimately, lead full, hopeful lives.”

 

The dinner will be emceed by former FOX 4 reporter Becky Oliver. Sandra and Elmer Doty will serve as honorary event chairs and Angie Brackbill and Margo Isbell will serve as event chairs.

Tables & individual tickets ($200): http://www.orphanoutreach.org/childrenshopedinner/

Recap: Orphan Outreach Children's Hope Dinner {Society Pics}

The second annual Children’s Hope Dinner benefiting Orphan Outreach was a joy-filled evening featuring a performance by New York Times best selling author, acclaimed country music artist and child advocate Jimmy Wayne, and honoring philanthropic activist and Children’s Hope Award recipient Cindy Brinker Simmons.

David Madeleine and Orphan Outreach Director of Programs, Amy Norton with her daughter

Receiving the esteemed Champion of Hope Award, four local surgeons were honored for their heroic efforts in helping Gersi Ordonez, a young orphan woman, smile again. The event supported Orphan Outreach’s unique programs providing vulnerable children around the world with basic survival needs and education.

 

“We are excited to celebrate this year’s Children’s Hope Award recipient, Cindy Brinker Simmons, and other honorees for their tremendous work impacting the lives of less fortunate children,” said Michael Douris, Orphan Outreach president. “With approximately 163 million orphans needing help around the world, this event is supporting our mission to provide for their critical needs, allowing them to attend school, receive a daily meal and, ultimately, lead full, hopeful lives. The proceeds from each ticket purchased for this event is making a tremendous difference, providing six children with vital resources for a month.”

Orphan Outreach President, Michael Douris, Betty Lovell and Children's Hope Award Recipient Cindy Brinker Simmons

Cindy Brinker Simmons, dedicated philanthropic activist, business woman, speaker, and author, was honored for her life-long devotion to serving others, including the more than 18 orphans and vulnerable children that Cindy and her son William sponsor and consider part of their family.

New York Time best-selling author and musician Jimmy Wayne performing

This event would not have been possible without event co-chairs Susan Griffiths and Dee Velvin, honorary event chair Carol Seay and event founder Jimmy Westcott.

Preston Hollow residents, Bev Berry Vuvkovich, Beth Shanafelt, Polly Campbell, Chey Fleming