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Celebrity guest and What Remains author Carole Radziwill flew in from New York Wednesday evening to attend a fabulous underwriter reception at the Strip House restaurant. The downtown restaurant served up blackberry martinis and created an opportunity to thank this year's generous underwriters. Immediately following the reception, Radziwill was whisked away to meet up with Saks Fifth's acclaimed designer Naeem Khan for a private dinner at the lovely home of gracious hosts John and Becca Cason Thrash. Among the intimate group attending were major underwriters Jana and Richard Fant and Saks new general manager Terry Zmyslo and fashion manager Sylvia Forsythe. The luncheon itself was the perfect mix of fashion and passion for a very important cause -- sarcoma cancer. Emcees Michael Kemper and Jan Carson kept the energy flowing in the room while guests dined on delectables prepared by the Houstonian's own executive chef. There were no dry eyes when eighteen year old sarcoma survivor and Catwalk honoree Erica Plummer addressed the room. Still the event ended on a high with dessert for both the tummy and eyes when Saks Fifth Avenue designer Naeem Khan's designs hit the runway. Event goers left with bags brimming with all sorts of goodies provided by Michael Kemper Salons, Ressurect, Cellcosmet Cremes, STIFFS, Aveda, PaperCity, ARIAD Pharmaceauticals and more. All together the event raised nearly $200,000 for the cause, thanks to chairwomen Greggory Burk and Katherine Phelps. Many thanks to this year's steering committee which included: Wibby Chambers, William Betts, Shelley Daly, Gretchen Ferguson. Jill Holstead, Tim Moloney, Carrie Miller, Liz Nixon, Andrea Osborne, and Leigh Williams. We would also like to thank those who made this year's raffle packages spectacular including: Continental Airlines, Time and Place Homes, Valobra Jewelry and Antiques, Naeem Khan and Saks Fifth Avenue. Last but certainly not least, we thank our generous sponsors: Underwriters -- Saks Fifth Avenue & PaperCity Magazine Patrons -- The Fant Foundation (Jana & Richard Fant) along with Kristi & John Schiller Benefactors -- The Cockrell Family Fund, Karen & Mike Mayell, Blanton and Wareing Families, and John and Becca Cason Thrash And our many supporters, friends, in-kind donors and volunteers. To learn more about this year's event, or to help in planning Catwalk 2007 please call (832) 367-WISH (9474) or e-mail us at info@sarcomacancer.org. |
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