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2022 North Star Luncheon Was A “Smart” Lesson On How To Write Your Own Narrative

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Family Compass’ 2022 North Star Luncheon’s VIP reception sponsored by Mary Bowman Campbell got underway in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 25. Everyone was able to have time talking to featured speaker Elizabeth Smart. Over the years the young girl, who had attracted national attention for being kidnapped from her bedroom and held captive for … [Read more...] about 2022 North Star Luncheon Was A “Smart” Lesson On How To Write Your Own Narrative

JUST IN: Advocate Elizabeth Smart To Keynote Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

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North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Toni McReynolds and Erin Pope just announced to an invitation-only crowd at NorthPark’s Diptyque the people and organizations that will be part of the Family Compass fundraiser presented by North Dallas Bank and Trust with Sara Losinger serving as honorary chair. The featured speaker will be Elizabeth Smart, who made headlines in June 2002 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Advocate Elizabeth Smart To Keynote Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon

Ed And Elizabeth Smart Recall Their Anguish For The Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

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Thursday was a big day for John "Mr. Downtown Dallas" Crawford. Not only was it his birthday, he was also co-chairing the Appetite for Advocacy luncheon presented by PlainsCapital. Was he schmoozing with the near 1,000 guests? No, he was standing  guard at the door of the Sheraton Dallas. Was he waiting for the mayor? a tornado? Nope. He was waiting for wife Betty. … [Read more...] about Ed And Elizabeth Smart Recall Their Anguish For The Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

Share-A-Date: Fifth Annual Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

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Thursday, April 19: April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. How unfortunate that a month is needed to remind people that the youngest and most vulnerable are being victimized. But luckily the small ones have very special organizations made up of compassionate advocates who stand shoulder-to-shoulder in protecting and healing these children. The Dallas Children's … [Read more...] about Share-A-Date: Fifth Annual Appetite For Advocacy Luncheon

Advocate Elizabeth Smart Stars at 23rd Annual Crimes Against Children Conference And Takes Time To Just Be A Girl

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As you've probably heard thanks to local news coverage, Elizabeth Smart has been in town for the 23rd Crimes Against Children Conference at the Sheraton Dallas. Put on by the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and the Dallas Police Department, the gathering was limited to only professionals in the field.She was scheduled to give the keynote address at 8:15 a.m. Monday, but that … [Read more...] about Advocate Elizabeth Smart Stars at 23rd Annual Crimes Against Children Conference And Takes Time To Just Be A Girl

3,000 Professionals In Town Next Week For 23rd Annual Crimes Against Children Conference

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Next week a very important event will take place and you're probably not invited. But you'll be grateful that it's taking place. It's the 23rd Annual Crimes Against Children Conference at the Sheraton Dallas. Thanks to the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, this remarkable gathering of 3,000 professionals from around the country provides these specialists with instruction, … [Read more...] about 3,000 Professionals In Town Next Week For 23rd Annual Crimes Against Children Conference