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Antwone Fisher

Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

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For guests arriving for the VIP at “a local country club” for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, things were a bit confusing on Monday, April 29. Instead of being directed to the north driveway, where valets typically would relieve guests of their wheels, no one was there. Horrors! Whatever were the guests to do? Some wondered if it had been a cost-saving decision to … [Read more...] about Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

Grovel Alert: Family Compass 2024 North Star Luncheon

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While many are in other parts for spring break as scary weather approaches North Texas, there are two camps — either they have their reservations for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, or they’re shutting their eyes realizing they hadn't due to being sidetracked by spring break. Well, stop slathering on the sunscreen for your morning sun worship and/or catching the day's … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass 2024 North Star Luncheon

JUST IN: Foster System Survivor Antwone Fisher To Bring His Story To Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

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Each time best-selling author/U.S. Navy veteran/children's rights advocate Antwone Fisher visits North Texas, he leaves behind a trail of inspiration — and an abundance of new best friends. Born in prison and immediately placed in the foster care system, he wrote the 2001 best-seller "Finding Fish: A Memoir" about his journey overcoming abuse and neglect. It was such a hit … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Foster System Survivor Antwone Fisher To Bring His Story To Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

Champion Of Children Award Dinner Guest Speaker Antwone Fisher Strikes A Chord As Dallas CASA Honors NorthPark Center

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On the evening of Thursday, October 27, the reception area outside the Fairmont Hotel’s International Ballroom was packed. The big ballroom, after all, was about to play host to the 2016 Champion of Children Award Dinner benefiting Dallas CASA, which advocates for abused and neglected children, and nearly 550 guests were expected—more than last year’s … [Read more...] about Champion Of Children Award Dinner Guest Speaker Antwone Fisher Strikes A Chord As Dallas CASA Honors NorthPark Center

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas CASA Champion Of Children Award Dinner

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According to Dallas CASA Champion of Children Award Dinner Co-Chairs Karen Carney and Kristy Hoglund Robinson, “Just before Christmas last year, Child Protective Services received a report about four young teenagers living with their mother, who was dealing drugs out of the house. “What CPS found when they arrived was worse. There was no food in the pantry, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas CASA Champion Of Children Award Dinner