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

Wilkinson Center Young Friend White Party Kick-Off event {with Society Pics}

On May 4th, The Young Friends of the Wilkinson Center hosted the kick-off event for their upcoming White Party.  About 700 people came out to Happiest Hour to show their support and celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

 

Guests were able to purchase Young Friend memberships, White Party tickets, White Party Sponsorships and tables,  and take part in a raffle to win a VIP table at the White Party.  In addition, guests that purchased any of these items received free margaritas and tacos during the happy hour.  DJ Souljah provided a range of beats throughout the evening keeping guest entertained.

 

Entertainment was provided by DJ Souljah.  Happiest Hour graciously donated tacos and margaritas.  Event photographer was Lisa Means.

 

The Young Friends of the Wilkinson Center will host its fifth annual White Party Benefit at 6500 Cedar Springs on Saturday, June 4^th.  This is the biggest fundraiser for the Young Friends of Wilkinson Center and it brought in over $100,000 last year with more than 1000 people in attendance.

 

Presenting sponsor is Park Place Dealerships.  They featured a Porsche 911 at the kick-off party and gave away goodie bags from its trunk to the first 25 guests!

Timothy Doty, Suraj Jagannathan, Timothy Goodwin

Kara Flores, Alex Amsden

Brittani Carter-Durant, Jesse Bermensolo-Cutler

Caitlin Riston, Lauren Champlin, Rachel Mentesana

Young Friend Committee

Back: Alex Flores, OJ DeSouza, Brandon Nugent, Kristen Johnson, Laura Reeder, Hunter Heres, Kay Weir, Barton Duffy,  Megan Blessing, Meredith Diers

Front: Brittani Carter Durant, Laura Ailshire, Vodi Cook, Baylea Wood, Ariba Kamal, Chrystie Trimmell, Krystal Houle

Crystal Reed, Eva Sherenian, Krystal Houle

Jesse Bermnesolo-Cutler, OJ DeSouza, Brandon Nugent

 

Baylea Wood, Laura Ailshire

Dan Wassem, Carly Shanklin, Kevan Chughtai

Young Friends of The Wilkinson Center Hosted 3rd Annual White Party {Society Pics}

Young Friends of The Wilkinson Center recently hosted the trendiest party for a cause at Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar on Saturday, May 31st.

 

DJ Elizabeth Farrell spun tunes, while beautiful attendees all decked in white were entertained by fire dancers, aerialists and performers from the Yoga Movement.

 

100% of proceeds benefited The Wlkinson Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.

 

Check out just some of the fabulous photos from the evening.

Laura Reeder, Kristen Johnson, Lauren Mason - members of Young Friends Committee

Lindsay Wolcott, Krystal Houle, Baylea Wood, Ryan Hancock, Erica Ricci, Laura Ailshire, Bruno Dujmovic

3^rd row:Mackenzie Sumrall, Adam Sumrall, Wilson Bethel, Cole Suttle, Clayton Floyd

2^nd row: Sal Jafar, Christina Notzon, Francis Harrison, Caroline Harrison, Hassie Harrison

1^st row: Joseph Robertson, Julie Robertson, Matthew Prescott

Ashley Sherrell, Briana Rabelo

Krystal Schlegel, Rachel Hutchinson

 

Young Friends of Wilkinson Center Invite You to The White Party

www.thewhiteparty.info