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2007
Maserati Quattroporte
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Emmitt
Smith Charities tops out at more than $100,000
Party hosted by Park Place Maserati
and The Mansion on Turtle Creek
Photos by Marty Perlman
(Published
December 30, 2006)
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Lisa & Ken Schnitzer, chairman of Park Place Dealerships,
with Emmitt & Pat Smith
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Park
Place Maserati and Emmitt Smith Charities recently teamed up for an
exclusive fundraiser at The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. The
event raised more than $100,000 for Emmitt Smith Charities, which
supports academic, physical and cultural opportunities for disadvantaged
children across the country.
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Guests
encountered a stunning red 2007 Maserati Quattroporte upon arrival,
then followed a winding, candlelit path to the Conservatory filled
with spectacular floral arrangements by Shane Walker. A harpist
serenaded guests as they checked in. Bachendorf's showcased exquisite
Di Modolo jewels and Stanley Korshak presented striking Italian
fashions while guests sipped Glenmorangie single Highland malt
scotch and enjoyed delectable cuisine prepared by The Mansion's
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Robert
& Debbie Witte with Karl Chiao,
Park Place Maserati
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Executive
Chef John Tesar with Emmitt Smith
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Emmitt
Smith was surrounded by friends all evening, including his wife and
biggest supporter Pat Smith, NFL Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Ronnie
Lott; former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and ESPN sportscaster Michael
Irvin and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tim Brown.
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The
highlight of the evening was the live auction for a fabulous
Dream Dance Lesson package, held in the Mansion's wine cellar.
Starting
at $10,000, the package originally included a private dance
lesson for five couples with Emmitt Smith and his Dancing with
the Stars partner Cheryl Burke, a private dinner prepared by
executive chef John Tesar and the use of a Maserati for the
winner.
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Dream
Dance auction scene
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Emmitt
issued a challenged for five couples to pay $20,000 each to
share the
package.
Shane Krige, Managing Director, The Mansion, sweetened the deal
to include a room at the Mansion and a bottle of Dom Perignon
(donated by Moet Hennessy) for each couple.
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Marcus
Allen, Emmitt & Pat Smith during the live auction
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Michael
Scaccia, Mike & Mariana Devereaux with Pat Smith
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Marcus
Allen hoists the
Dancing with the Stars trophy
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Christi
White & Johnny Guerry (Stanley Korshak models in background)
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Karl
Chiao with Valerie & Mike Karns
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Emmitt’s
personal assistant Marge Irwin with Sen. Royce West
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Michael
Libby, Masserati North America; Heath Strayhan, Park Place
Maserati; and Chris Sperry,
Maserati North America
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Ronnie
Lott with All Stars Helping Kids executive director Marlon Evans
and Marcus Allen
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Pat
Smith’s personal trainer Michael Scaccia with FSN sportcaster
Tim Brown and David Weinreb
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Maggie
Parks models di Modolo jewelry as Lawrence Boch, Bachendorfs,
looks on
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Emmitt
dips Pamela Martin-Duarte
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Ken
Schnitzer, chairman of Park Place Dealerships, also offered to put
each of the couples in a Maserati for the night. Walt Brown, Emmitt's
friend from Arizona, contributed $40,000 for two spots. Other contributors
included Dr. Clint and Breah Herzog, David and Karen Weinreb and several
anonymous donors.
Founded
in 1987, Park Place Dealerships is comprised of nine dealerships,
representing 12 brands in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. In addition
to
Maserati, Park Place represents Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Rolls-Royce,
Bentley, Lexus, Land Rover and Jaguar. More information is available
at
www.parkplacetexas.com.
Photos
by Marty Perlman
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