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The Elisa Project

“This Is Us” Chrissy Metz Brought Home The Realities Of Fame, Body Awareness And Her Own “Life Lessons” For The Elisa Project Fundraiser

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The Elisa Project leadership decided to take a turn in the road for their 13th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon on Wednesday, February 28. Unlike last year’s fundraiser at Belo Mansion that had unsuspecting guests invited to the microphone for comments and keynote speaker Nancy Kerrigan admitting that she wasn’t a public speaker, this year’s event was restructured and followed the … [Read more...] about “This Is Us” Chrissy Metz Brought Home The Realities Of Fame, Body Awareness And Her Own “Life Lessons” For The Elisa Project Fundraiser

JUST IN: Golden Globe’s Nominee “This Is Us” Chrissy Metz To Be Keynote Speaker At The Elisa Project’s Life Lessons Lunch On February 28

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The Golden Globe nominees were revealed Monday and Chrissy Metz is once again nominated for her role as Kate Pearson on NBC’s “This Is Us.” But her success and fame didn’t come overnight or easily. Chrissy’s life story is one that screenwriters dream of. Sure, she went through the trials and tribulations that many actresses face like being out of work, surviving thanks to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Golden Globe’s Nominee “This Is Us” Chrissy Metz To Be Keynote Speaker At The Elisa Project’s Life Lessons Lunch On February 28

Veteran Celebs And Babes In Arm Took The Runway At Tootsies For The 8th Annual Esteem Fashion Show

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As the swallows return to Capistrano in March, so the season's fashions were hitting the North Texas catwalks in September. On the heels of the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show with its dozens and dozens of professional models, The Elisa Project's 8th Annual Esteem Fashion Show also had fashions on the Tootsies runway on Saturday, September 16. But these models were … [Read more...] about Veteran Celebs And Babes In Arm Took The Runway At Tootsies For The 8th Annual Esteem Fashion Show

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 Esteem Fashion Show

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According to Esteem Fashion Show Founder and Show Coordinator Rhonda Sargent Chambers,We hope you will join us for the 8th annual Esteem Fashion Show, sponsored by Lisa Cooley on Saturday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. at Tootsies, 8300 Preston Center Plaza in Dallas.  Chaired by Whitney Kutch, with Honorary Co-Chairs Rhonda Marcus and Emmy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 Esteem Fashion Show

2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Came Off Flawlessly Despite Some Behind-The-Scenes Hiccups

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There was the most glorious, huge orange sphere hovering over North Texas on Saturday, June 10. After days of drizzle, lighting and thunder, the skies were pristine. And this was summer!Over at The Fairmont Dallas, it was equally perfect for the 31st  Annual La Fiesta de Las Seis Banderas … except for a needle and thread situation and too many toasts.But first … [Read more...] about 2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Came Off Flawlessly Despite Some Behind-The-Scenes Hiccups

8th Annual Esteem Fashion Show Tickets And Raffle Chances Just Went On Sale For The Elisa Project

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Tickets have just gone on sale for the 8th Annual Esteem Fashion Show benefiting The Elisa Project. Chairing this year’s runway action is Whitney Kutch, with Rhonda Marcus and her daughter Emmy Marcus serving as honorary co-chairs.Sponsored by Lisa Cooley, the event will take place at Tootsies on Saturday, September 16. Things kick off at 10 a.m. with Mimosas and … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Esteem Fashion Show Tickets And Raffle Chances Just Went On Sale For The Elisa Project

The Elisa Project’s Life Lessons Luncheon Had DWTS’s Nancy Kerrigan, Unexpected Add-Ons To The Program And Rumbling Tummies

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After years of holding luncheons at hotels and last year’s breakfast at the Belo, The Elisa Project held a luncheon for its Life Lessons fundraiser at the Belo on Friday, March 3. It kicked off with a VIP reception at 11:00, but, unlike other meet-and-greet receptions with the celebrity du jour, this one had no grip-and-grin photo opp with luncheon speaker Nancy Kerrigan, or … [Read more...] about The Elisa Project’s Life Lessons Luncheon Had DWTS’s Nancy Kerrigan, Unexpected Add-Ons To The Program And Rumbling Tummies

MySweet2017Goals: Melissa Rountree

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According to 2017 Life Lessons Luncheon Co-Chair Melissa Rountree,“One of my 2017 goals is to raise awareness and funds for The Elisa Project, a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight against deadly eating disorders by promoting the importance of healthy living, positive body image and self-esteem in all youth; through education, case management resources and … [Read more...] about MySweet2017Goals: Melissa Rountree

JUST IN: Figure-Skating Great Nancy Kerrigan To Be Keynote Speaker for 12th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon

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Plans are already underway for spring 2017 with announcements of plans and peeps. One of the first is The Elisa Project’s 12th Annual Life Lesson Luncheon. Co-Chairs Rhonda Sargent Chambers and Melissa Rountree, along with Toni Munoz-Hunt, have arranged for the fundraiser to take place at The Belo Mansion on Friday, March 3.Got that date down? Now, for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Figure-Skating Great Nancy Kerrigan To Be Keynote Speaker for 12th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon

Esteem: A Fashion Show Had Celebs And Community Leaders On The Tootsies Runway For The Elisa Project

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As if fundraisers were worn out by the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show and Luncheon, Hope's Door Fashion Show and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala on Friday, September 16, they were up bright and early Saturday for Esteem: A Fashion Show benefiting The Elisa Project. Here's a report from the field:Co-chairs Melissa Rountree and her daughter Morgan welcomed more than 250 … [Read more...] about Esteem: A Fashion Show Had Celebs And Community Leaders On The Tootsies Runway For The Elisa Project