Co-chairs Ayaan Ahmed, Sally Evans,
Reese Threadgill and Christa Wetzel, with honorary chair Amy Vanderoef,
welcomed host committee members and sponsors to the Hollywood Domino Dallas launch
party on Saturday, July 12, hosted by Pine Creek Medical Center
and Minimally Invasive Surgical Institute.
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Christa Wetzel, event co-chair, Sally Evans, event
co-chair, WFAA-TV’s Amy Vanderoef, honorary chair, and Reese Threadgill, event
co-chair
Photo Credit: Bob Manzano |
Over 125 stylish partygoers arrived,
looking summer chic, in the requisite Saint-Tropez
white attire. DJs Jennifer Miller and
Paul Parredes provided a cool vibe, as patrons mingled while enjoying wine, Champagne, the signature
Reyka vodka Moscow Mule cocktail and delicious bites courtesy of The Standard
Pour.
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| DJs Jennifer Miller and Paul Paredes |
Midway
through the evening, WFAA-TV’s Amy Vanderoef gathered guests for a warm welcome
before introducing host Dr. Michael Rimlawi.
Dr. Rimlawi thanked everyone for attending and for their support of the first
annual Hollywood Domino Dallas, which benefits The Art of Elysium and Texas
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Ayaan
Ahmed, event co-chair, added her gratitude and shared exciting details about the
upcoming fundraiser.
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| Stephanie Brigger and Ashley Givens from Texas Scottish
Rite Hospital |
The
first annual Hollywood Domino Dallas will be held at Fashion Industry Gallery
(F.I.G.) on September 6 from 7:00 p.m.
until 1:00 a.m. Texas-born actress Amber Heard will serve as
the evening’s celebrity host on behalf of The Art of Elysium, for whom she has
been a longstanding, dedicated supporter and volunteer. With the theme of Casablanca,
the old Hollywood-inspired evening will include a red carpet, cocktails, seated
dinner, games, auction, live entertainment and dancing. During the evening, Ms. Heard and guests will
enjoy a friendly competition of the Hollywood Domino board game, which puts a
unique twist on the classic game by creating a movie reel of domino based on
the film genre.
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| Brittany Faigle, Daniel Potter |
Stephanie
Brigger of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children followed Ms. Ahmed with brief
remarks about the pediatric orthopedic services they have provided since 1921,
regardless of a family’s ability to pay, made possible by the tremendous support
of the community.
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| Trey White, Ashlee Vicars |
Jennifer
Howell, founder of The Art of Elysium, extended her appreciation of the
committee’s efforts and shared her agency’s mission which encourages actors,
artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children
battling various medical conditions.
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| Reese Threadgill, event co-chair and Jaime Braziel |
The
co-chairs wrapped up the evening’s remarks by encouraging all to purchase their
tickets and tables now for what promises to be an amazing evening. As
the evening came to a close, partygoers left with the latest issue of DAPPER magazine, the official media
sponsor of Hollywood Domino Dallas.
Tickets and sponsorship packages are on sale now
through www.hollywooddominodallas.com.
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Michael Cooley, Joy Williams
Photo Credit: Crystal Chatman |
