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The
Glamour of Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball 2007
benefiting the American Red Cross - Dallas Area Chapter
Dallas
Mardi Gras Masquerade on Saturday, January 27, 2007 was a night
of complete partying!
"We
are Mardi Gras and we are masquerade," said Jill Beth (JB)
Hayes, chairman. "Think masks, crowns, hats, boas and feathers.
The attire is Mardi Gras masquerade cocktail, so masks are a must!"
The
evening's festivities featured the very cool and hip D VIP Lounge
for Underwriters sponsored by D Home and D magazine, fabulous
food, gambling, dancing, great silent auction items and the people
watching is its own party.
Surrounding
the band's stage and huge dance floor were tables with seating
for guests, gaming tables and bartenders pouring cocktails, wines
and beer generously donated by Moet Hennessey, Peroni and Pilsner
Urquell.
"Dallas
Mardi Gras Masquerade is one of my favorite charitable events,"
says Jill Beth (JB) Hayes, chairman. "It's festive and fun
for everyone. Some people bring dates, some bring girlfriends
or buddies. It's a great party benefiting a great cause."
The
Pavilion at the Belo Mansion rocked away to the powerful blues
tunes from Dallas' own Edwin Holt and his 12-piece Conspiracy
Band. The stage was a very happening place. This is also the perfect
event for parents to enjoy with their adult children, friends
and couples to have a fun night together.
"This
exciting night would not have come together without our sponsors
and fabulous committee," JB said. "Special thanks go
to honorary chairs, Jackson Walker L.L.P - Betty and John Crawford;
fundraising chair, Cynthia Thornton; arrangements chair, Cynthia
McFerrin and so many more."
A
Junior League of Dallas volunteer, JB also helps Genesis Women's
Shelter and is a steering committee member with the Dallas Museum
of Art's Junior Associates. She has been involved with Dallas
Mardi Gras for the past few years and has seen how the American
Red Cross makes a difference.
"Some
don't realize the Red Cross not only helps in national disasters,
but in local and very personal emergencies, as well," she
said. "Imagine your house burning down in the middle of the
night and you have nowhere to go. The American Red Cross volunteers
immediately arrive on the scene with clothing and food, accommodations
are arranged and they take care of your family before the sun
comes up."
These
disasters and others happen every day and the Dallas Area Chapter
responds. All Red Cross services support the mission of helping
families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
The
Congressional Charter mandates two services: Disaster Services
and Armed Forces Emergency Services. In addition to these, the
Dallas Area Red Cross offers a wide variety of humanitarian, educational
and health and safety programs to the more than 4.1 million people
in our twelve-county service area.
"On
behalf of the law firm of Jackson Walker L.L.P., Betty and I are
proud to be associated with the American Red Cross, which has
an unmatched legacy of reaching out to the North Texas Community
and around the world to provide relief to victims of disasters
and helping to prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies,"
said Crawford.
"Jackson
Walker has a long-standing commitment to being a positive, contributing
member of our community and history of embracing the rich diversity
of people and organizations, like the American Red Cross, that
make Dallas great. We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity
to partner with the American Red Cross in making a direct and
positive impact on the quality of life of individuals devastated
by untimely, unwanted and unplanned emergencies and disasters.
"We
are hopeful that the community will join us to ensure the American
Red Cross has the necessary resources to continue providing ongoing
relief efforts when the unexpected occurs."
The
party began at 7:30 p.m. and lasted until midnight at The Pavilion
at the Belo Mansion - Downtown Dallas. Tickets were $125 for general
admission and $175 for patron tickets with access to the D VIP
Lounge. Underwriting levels begin at $500.
Fundraising Chair: Cynthia Thornton
Arrangements
Chair: Cynthia McFerrin
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