Esteem A Fashion Show Encouraged Fall Shopping and Socializing

2014 Esteem A Fashion Show Group Shot

TOOTSIES located at the Plaza at Preston Center hosted the 5^thAnnual Elisa Project Esteem A Fashion Show on Saturday, September 13^th.

Ms. Holly Pellham Davis and her daughter Landry Davis served as ESTEEM’s 2014 Co-Chairs with Brendan Higgins and Amy Vanderoff of WFAA’s Good Morning Texas serving as emcees with Nerissa Von Helpenstill, TOOTSIES Store Director, offering fashion commentary.

On a crisp, clear morning, guests enjoyed organic breakfast bites, beverages, Fall Fashion Show coordinated by Rhonda Sargent Chambers of RSC Show Productions and featuring celebrity models: Janine and Juliette Turner, Amy Robinson, LeeAnne Locken, Amanda Sterett Albritton with Anna Kate Albritton & Olivia Adams Sterett, Pam Skaggs Frank and Bridget Frank, Melanie Mills, Hilary Kennedy, Blake Stephenson& Cat Stephenson, Dawn Belcher Neufeld, Shannon D. Vilbiss, Jocelyn White, Shay Geyer with Brooklyn & Jaylie Geyer, Courtney Kerr, Kellie Raspberry with Emma Kelly, Katherine Hutchins, Holly Davis and Landry Davis, Brian Cuban and Nikki Moore as well as fall shopping with 10% of proceeds benefiting The Elisa Project. 

Jamie O'Banion and Shannon Hughes Stuart

 Seen in the crowd: D’Andra Simmons, Angela Choquette, Shona Gilbert, Anne Stodghill, Janet Fresquez, Yvonne Crum, Dr. Stephanie Setliff, Kim Martinez, Executive Director of The Elisa Project, Vivian Lombardi, Debby Egger Allbright and Jay Finegold.

Sponsors included: Amanda Sterett Jewelry, Bellacures, DJ Jason Esquire, Eating Recovery Center of Dallas, Elizabeth Showers, Facelogic, Hilton Anatole Verandah Club, Kid Biz & The Biz, Lombardi Restaurants, Mary Kay, Remuda Ranch, Renee Rouleau, Timerline Knolls, UBER, Vita Coco and Wendy Krispin Caterer.



Kellie Raspberry, Emma Kelly



9th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon Benefiting The Elisa Project and Featuring Olympic Medalist and Author

9th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon

Benefiting The Elisa Project

 

Featuring Amanda Beard,

Olympic Medal Winner and Author

In The Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir

 

Honoring Elisa McCall Star of Hope Award 2014 Recipients

Robin Bagwell and Jan Osborn

AND

LEAD Award 2014 Recipient

The Hockaday School

 

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Hilton Anatole - Khmer Ballroom

11:00 AM Registration

11:30 AM Luncheon

 

Purchase tickets here: http://theelisaproject.org/news.cfm?NewsID=79

 

The 9th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon - Waves of Change, will raise funds to support The Elisa Project's mission of continuing to promote healthy living and awareness of the signs of disordered eating through educational programs and resources.

8th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon

The 8th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon to benefit The Elisa Project will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 11:30 am, at The Omni Hotel Dallas. Chaired by Ellen Cook and Jackie Moore, this much-anticipated event helps to raise awareness about the problem of eating disorders and provides funds to support the programs and services provided by The Elisa Project, which has touch the lives of more than 40,000 people in 2012.

This year’s event features writer, activist and philanthropist Katherine Schwarzenegger. In her best-selling book, Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who’s Been There, Katherine candidly articulates the struggle for young women to develop positive body image in a culture that places so much emphasis on appearance. As the keynote speaker, Katherine will share with us her personal experiences as well as discuss body image, women’s issues, and youth activism.

Katherine is the Global Youth Ambassador for the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty which works create a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety. She has been awarded Seventeen Magazine’s Body Peace award and the Girl Scouts of America appointed her as the youngest member of their Blue Ribbon Commission on Healthy Media for Youth.

Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available and range from $2,500 to $25,000. Regular tables may be purchased for $1,500 and individuals tickets for $150.

For more information or questions, please contact The Elisa Project at 214.369.5222 or tep@theelisaproject.org

The Elisa Project 7th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon

Mark your calendar for The Elisa Project's 7th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon

on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 11:30a.m.

at the Hilton Anatole Hotel

Keynote Speaker Brad Lamm, noted author and lifestyle interventionist, is perhaps best known for his work on The Dr. Oz Show. He is also Creator and Producer of "Addicted to Food" on The Oprah Winfrey Network.

Dr. Stephanie C. Setliff, Medical Director of the Center for Pediatric Eating Disorders at Children's Medical Center, will receive the Star of Hope Award.  Dr. Setliff has made an impact through her contributions to the eating disorders community and The Elisa Project.

Individual tickets: $150+

Contact: tep@theelisaproject.org / 214-369-5222

The Elisa Project: 1st Wednesday Brown Bag Series with expert Stephanie Rushing

The Elisa Project has added another wonderful series to help build awareness on eating disorders, this one is called 1st Wednesday Brown Bag Series. Each month a specialist will come in during lunch for an informal discussion. The brown bag part is up to whatever sounds good to you -- *bring your lunch and whatever questions you may have.

This month, The Elisa Project will host Stephanie Rushing to discuss how you can explore different behaviors and attitudes while around food and how each of our own perceptions impact our health. Brown bag it and learn something new all in one hour.

WHO: The Elisa Project

WHAT: 1st Wednesday Brown Bag Series: Ask an Expert with Stephanie Rushing
MS RD/LD CEDRD; Healthy Eating Attitudes: It's All A Matter of Perspective.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 12:00 -1:00 PM

WHERE: The Elisa Project Office 3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 520 Dallas, TX

RSVP: tep@theelisaproject.org or 214.369.5222

*Just bring your lunch (soft drinks and water will be provided for).

The Elisa Project 11th Annual Symposium for the Treatment and Prevention of Eating Disorders

The Elisa Project is a wonderful organization in our community and it is that time of the year for their 11th Annual Symposium for the Treatment and Prevention of Eating Disorders. Their keynote speaker is Walter Kaye, MD. He is the renowned Director of the Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. He has studied and headed the largest study on genetics and anorexia, ever. His quiet demeanor certainly cannot hide his passion for finding the key factors behind disordered eating.

Other well-known speakers from extremely established institutions include: Carolyn Becker, Ovidio Bermudez, Kimberly Dennis, Craig Johnson, Michael Lutter, Carrie McAdams, Angela Rediak-Olcese, Stephanie Setiff and Jeffrey Zigman.

Individuals with eating disorders continue to go up, therefore prevention and treatment are key.

WHO: The Elisa Project

WHAT: 11th Annual Symposium for the Prevention and Treatment of Eating

WHEN: Thursday & Friday, February 17-18th, 2011. $195 for both days -- $125 for single day. CLICK HERE to register online.

WHERE: T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building Auditiorium, UT Southwestern Medical Center 6001 Forest Park Road, Dallas, Texas 75235

CONTACT INFORMATION: 214.369.5222

Elisa's Alliance Breakfast with Jessica Setnick

Join Elisa's Alliance, a special auxiliary group of friends and supporters of The Elisa Project for an educational breakfast with local resident and internationally-know pediatric dietitian, Jessica Setnick, MS, RD/LD. She is passionate about promoting positive relationships with food and eating as a huge factor in a happy, healthy life after facing and recovering from her own eating disorder.

Learn more about The Elisa Project and Elisa's Alliance through their website. If you are interested in being part of the alliance, CLICK HERE to download a 2011 membership form. The Elisa Project has helped so many people struggling with eating disorders in our community and we are lucky to have them here in Dallas.

WHO: THE ELISA PROJECT

WHAT: Elisa's Alliance Breakfast with Jessica Setnick, WHY WE RESOLVE TO CHANGE OUR EATING...and THEN DON'T.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:00 AM

WHERE: 5510 Pebblebrook Drive, Dallas, Texas 75229

RSVP: tep@theelisaproject.org or call 214.369.5222

6th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon

6th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon

Friday, November 19, 2010

Hilton Anatole

We are delighted to announce that this year’s speaker is Kirsten Haglund. As the 2008 Miss America, Kirsten adopted eating disorder awareness as her official platform. Her personal struggle with an eating disorder led her to establish the Kirsten Haglund Foundation which provides hope, networking, and financial aid to those seeking treatment and recovery from eating disorders. Special thanks to Co-Chairs Megan and Ryan McManemin and their wonderful committees for their hard work. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Elisa Project and will help to expand their community outreach and education programs and to provide increased resources, education, and support to the patients and families who struggle with eating disorders and the health professionals who care for them.

Individual tickets may be purchased for $150 per person.

Contact The Elisa Project office at 214-369-5222.

The Elisa Project: Ambassadors Kick-Off Event

Help The Elisa Project by joining Elisa's Ambassadors. These individuals will be young professionals committed to supporting the mission of The Elisa Project, along with empowering other young adults to lead healthy lifestyles and invest in their personal wellness.

Join them for their Ambassadors Kick-Off Event! Enjoy delicious appetizers and a drink while learning about their wonderful organization, which does so much to raise awareness for eating disorders and healthy living throughout our community. We are so lucky to have such a great organization!

WHO: The Elisa Project

WHAT: Elisa's Ambassadors Kick-Off Event

WHEN: Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:30 PM

WHERE: Villa-O 4515 Travis Street, Dallas, Texas 75205

CONTACT INFORMATION: The Elisa Project 3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 520, Dallas, Texas 75219. CLICK HERE to register online or for more information.

If you are unable to make the event, yet interested in becoming an ambassador, you may CLICK HERE for a membership application.

The Elisa Project Presents: Jena Morrow Luncheon

The Elisa Project was started by two dedicated parents in memory of their daughter Elisa, who suffered from an eating disorder and ultimately took her own life. Their nonprofit is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders through advocacy, support, awareness and education.

Please join them for the Jena Morrow Luncheon, the author of Hollow: An Unpolished Tale which shares her own true battle with anorexia.

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, so unite with others from the community for an enjoyable and educational luncheon.

What: Jena Morrow Luncheon

When: Friday, August 20th, 2010 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Where: Mattito's Cafe 3011 Routh Street Dallas, TX 75201

RSVP: sdevilbiss@timberlineknolls.com or 214.862.8040. You can also CLICK HERE to register.

Life Lesson Luncheon benefitting The Elisa Project

Mark your calendar for the Fifth Annual Life Lessons Luncheon scheduled for Friday, October 23 at the Hilton Anatole. Chair, Anne Besser is so passionate about the Luncheon and the beneficiary, The Elisa Project she is chairing it for the second consecutive year!!

Tennis Legend and author, Monica Seles will be the keynote speaker. Winning the French Open at 16, she spent three years at the top of her game. After an injury from a crazed fan and a few years off the court, she suffered from depression. Trying to make a come-back she engaged in grueling workouts followed by nightly binge eating. In her memoirs, Getting a Grip: On My Mind, My Body, My Self, she shares her journey and determination to gaining control of her life.

Her book will be available for purchase at the Luncheon for $20. And afterwards, she will be signing them.

Founded in 1997, the Elisa Project was created to bring awareness to the signs of eating disorders and to educate the community about healthy nutrition and body image acceptance.

Sponsorships for the Life Lessons Luncheon range from $1,500 to $15,000. Tickets are $150 or $500. For tickets, please contact The Elisa Project at 214-369-5222 or LLL@theelisaproject.com.