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Appetite for Advocacy

JUST IN: NFL Star/America’s Got Talent’s Jon Dorenbos To Keynote DCAC’s 10th Annual Appetite For Advocacy

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Jon Dorenbos has scored fame on two entirely different fronts. He’s a two-time NFL Pro Bowler, having just completed his 11th year with the Philadelphia Eagles as a long snapper. And just this past year, his talents in magic placed him third “with his mind-blowing magic performances on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” But that is today. Back in October 1992, he was a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NFL Star/America’s Got Talent’s Jon Dorenbos To Keynote DCAC’s 10th Annual Appetite For Advocacy

Brené Brown Brings The Courage Of Vulnerability To Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

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With way more than 1,000…okay, it was nearly 2,000…in attendance, there was no doubt that at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon at the Sheraton Dallas on Tuesday, April 26, something was up. Perhaps it was the speaker/best-selling author Brené Brown? Perhaps it was the occasion of DCAC’s 25th anniversary? Perhaps it was the recent and … [Read more...] about Brené Brown Brings The Courage Of Vulnerability To Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

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And the good news keeps rolling in on this Monday. Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon Co-Chairs Paula Richmond and Megan Steinbach just sent word that the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center fundraiser at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, April 26, is sold out! What a simply wonderful way for the DCAC to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a sell-out! Suggestion: With more … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

Caren And Pete Kline Welcome Dallas Children Advocacy Center Supporters With A White Mercedes Up For Grabs

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Kody Followill had only been with Park Place Mercedes-Benz a few months, but as if he had Ken Schnitzer by his side, he cared for the gleaming white car at the entrance of Caren and Pete Kline’s residence on Wednesday, March 23. With guests arriving, Kody made sure that the flawless white mid-size SUV with steel gray interior and all the 21st century gadgets stayed … [Read more...] about Caren And Pete Kline Welcome Dallas Children Advocacy Center Supporters With A White Mercedes Up For Grabs

JUST IN: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Ruth Sharp Altshuler And Bill Walsh Awardees Revealed

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Wow! Friday is turning into the good-news release day. The folks over at Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center just sent word on who will be honored at the 9th Annual Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon on Tuesday, April 26, at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. In addition to Luncheon Co-Chairs Paula Richmond and Megan Steinbach arranging to have author Brené Brown be the keynote … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Ruth Sharp Altshuler And Bill Walsh Awardees Revealed

Appetite For Advocacy Adds A Park Place Motorcar Mercedes-Benz To The Annual Luncheon Featuring Brené Brown

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Appetite for Advocacy is on a roll. Luncheon Co-Chairs Paula Richmond and Megan Steinbach have the ninth annual fundraiser for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center hitting all the bases. For the Tuesday, April 26 event at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, they’ve locked down University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work research professor Brené Brown. In addition to her 2010 TEDx … [Read more...] about Appetite For Advocacy Adds A Park Place Motorcar Mercedes-Benz To The Annual Luncheon Featuring Brené Brown

Mobile Bidding App Buoys Sales At Colorful Art For Advocacy Fundraiser

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At the ninth annual Art for Advocacy fundraiser at Dallas’s Fashion Industry Gallery on November 7, “crepe paper” streamers were hanging from the ceiling throughout the big room: blue, red, silver, yellow, green, gold, orange. The colorful décor was all part of celebrating “the process of art,” event chairs Paige and John Slates explained, and also “reflected the process … [Read more...] about Mobile Bidding App Buoys Sales At Colorful Art For Advocacy Fundraiser

Kevin Mulcahy Brings Personal And Professional Firsthand Knowledge To Appetite For Advocacy

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A cute young couple walked through the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon reception with its 900 guests at the Sheraton Dallas on Thursday, April 2. No one bothered the twosome. But the night before, they had been the center of attention at the Appetite for Advocacy’s patron party at PlainsCapital headquarters. They were the luncheon’s keynote … [Read more...] about Kevin Mulcahy Brings Personal And Professional Firsthand Knowledge To Appetite For Advocacy

Plans For Appetite For Advocacy Announced Including A Posthumous Tribute To The Late Ronnie Berg

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Plans for the 8th Annual Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon were just announced for the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center fundraiser. Co-Chairs Barbara Durham and Julie Durham Rado have arranged for the event to return to the Sheraton Dallas hotel on Thursday, April 2, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Mulcahy as the featured speaker. He and his staff in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Plans For Appetite For Advocacy Announced Including A Posthumous Tribute To The Late Ronnie Berg

MySweet2015Goals: Lynn M. Davis

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According to Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s President and CEO, Lynn M. Davis, “DCAC provides a child-friendly setting where a skilled team of professionals comes together to conduct forensic interviews, provide therapy and victim assistance services to child abuse victims, and to coordinate those investigating and prosecuting cases - always keeping the best interest … [Read more...] about MySweet2015Goals: Lynn M. Davis

Award-Winning Swimmer Diana Nyad Won Over The Appetite For Advocacy Audience With Laughter, Honesty And Compassion

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Diana Nyad is a funny gal. On one hand, you think this woman is your very best pal from junior high school who covered for you when your PE teacher called you a wimp. On the other hand, she is an adult who despite winning countless accolades for her strength, determination and courage, had suffered years from childhood sexual abuse. After reviewing the staging for the … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Swimmer Diana Nyad Won Over The Appetite For Advocacy Audience With Laughter, Honesty And Compassion