The Young Friends of the Wilkinson Center hosted its fifth annual White Party Benefit

The Young Friends of the Wilkinson Center hosted its fifth annual White Party Benefit at Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar on Saturday, June 10^th. 

Josh Prunty, Jordan Heetland, Adam Lee, Jason Bunch, Eric Mazariegos, Corey Williams

This is the biggest fundraiser for the Young Friends of Wilkinson Center and it netted $104,590 and there were 1000 people in attendance.

Jenn Dolim, Baylea Wood

Guests were able to purchase tickets for $100 each and tables and sponsorships were also available.  This event sold out of tables a week in advance!

Erin Cover, Paul Newlands, Ashley Holland

 Park Place Dealerships was the presenting sponsor for the event and featured several white versions of their cars throughout the venue such as the new Maserati SUV, Jaguar F Pace, Mercedes C-class, Volvo SUV and Maclaren.

Bobby Jones, Jennifer Kesterson, Aissa Foyt

Gro Designs and Code Blue Sound & Entertainment transformed the venue making guests feel like had been transported to a chic party in Miami or St. Tropez.

Caroline Harrison, Vodi Cook

DJ Souljah provided a range of beats throughout the evening keeping guest entertained along with cryo machines and confetti cannons that went off throughout the night. 

Samba Dancers

Guests also danced alongside the samba dancers and drummers that danced throughout the party.

Stefani Watters, Jason Ross, Nann Gfund

When patrons needed to take a break from all the excitement they could check out the 29 exciting silent auction items which included packages like:

·         Weekend use of a Volvo from Park Place with tickets to AT&T Performing Art Center and a one night stay at the Omni Hotel

·         Custom Knot Standard Suit

·         Happy Hour for 20 at AC Hotel Dallas Downtown

·         Private event at Candleroom 

Laura Reeder, Emma Boulle, Maddie Reingold, Kristina Tsavoussis, Beatrice Kalish, Anne Reeder



 Other sponsors included Paradigm Gym, Title Boxing, Door Homes, AMLI Design District, Never Too Hungover, Yoozy, Direct Healthcare, IV Bars, Hot Buns, Fuja Marketing, Herbalife Nutrition, New Amsterdam Vodka, Glaciers, Harwood International and Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar.

Khristi Sherrod, Brach Schwegman

 Complimentary taco stations were provided by Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar

Kevan Chughtai, Malcolm Gage, Kennedy Gibson (Park Place Dealerships)

 Presenting Sponsor: Park Place Dealerships- Park Place has donated $10,000 this year as presenting sponsor! They featured several sleek models at the event. Park Place Dealerships will also donate $50 to Wilkinson Center for anyone that purchases or leases a car from one of their dealerships between the months of June 2017- September 2017. 

 

Event Photographer: Lisa Means