CASAblanca Gala

We would like to thank everyone who attended the 2012 CASAblanca Gala!
With the help of our incredible sponsors and 470 generous guests, we raised a record-breaking $350,000 for children who've been abused or neglected. Please enjoy the photos and videos from the evening, and we hope to see you next year.
Save the date for CASAblanca 2013: March 2nd at the Hyatt Regency
Photography by Andrew Dorer and Chad W Adams
Check out all the great shots from the Photo Booth (password - 7121)!
2012 CASAblanca Sucess Story
Kevin, a former CASA youth, was removed from his home at age 8 and lived in more than 25 different homes throughout his 10 years in the foster care system. With the help of his CASA volunteer, Robert Rash, Kevin graduated high school and is preparing to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps.
2012 CASAblanca Honoree
The 2012 CASAblanca Gala honors Gigi Edwards Bryant, chairwoman of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Council, for her fierce advocacy for the rights of children in foster care, her deep commitment and leadership to improving the foster care system and her own resilience as a former foster youth who overcame countless obstacles to become a successful businesswoman, community leader and parent.
2012 Live and Silent Auctions
Live Auction
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Bruce Springsteen autographed "Born in the USA" acoustic guitar plus 2 SXSW Music Badges - Donated by Rosemary & Russell Douglass and SXSW Conferences & Festivals |
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One week vacation in a condo at South Bay Beach Club on Grand Cayman - Donated by Debbie & Bryan Holley |
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A beautiful 3 carat Diamond & Pearl Necklace featuring 14kt white gold with 5 - 11MM pearls and 3 carat total weight of diamonds - Donated by Scott Polk with Lyles DeGrazier Wholesale Jewelers |
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4 nights of beach and cloud forest luxury at Hotel Punta Islita in Costa Rica - Donated by Andrew Harper |
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$5,000 jewelry shopping spree and stay at the Four Seasons Dallas - Donated by Halex International and Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas |
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4 VIP tickets to the Ellen Show with a weekend stay on the Avenue of the Stars and fine dining in Santa Monica - Donated by KVUE-TV, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and the Malibu Healing Center-Dr. Asha Randall |
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One week at a luxurious Sante Fe home with unforgettable mountain views - Donated by Denise & Jerry Conway |
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One week vacation anywhere in the world with RCI Timeshares - Donated by Colleen & Rick Gardner |
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Justin Bieber autographed electric guitar - Donated by Rosemary & Russell Douglass |
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Amethyst and diamond necklace from Franzetti (White gold pendant with 29.02 carat rectangular cushion cut Amethyst and 58 round diamonds with a total diamond weight of 0.21) - Donated by Franzetti Master Jewelers and Kennedy & John Neff |
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UT Skybox tickets for a 2012 game, floor seats to Men's Texas Basketball and signed memorabilia! - Donated by Denise & Jerry Conway, Rosemary & Russell Douglass and Colleen & Rick Gardner |
Auction Donors
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Ace Custom Tailors |
Eleven Plates & Wine |
The Paramount & State Theatres |
2012 Gala Committee
Gala Chair - G Herver
Auction Chair - Rhonda Chandler
Sponsorship Committee - Dana Kasling, Bee Pedersen, Tina Recker, Alexis Simon Landa and Pily Simon Landa
Auction Committee - Rebecca Cahak, Nikka Comeaux and Tracy Hamilton
CASA events are run by volunteer committees who coordinate with our Events Manager. For questions about CASAblanca or other events, please contact Events Manager Liz Neff, at 512.539.2677 or via email.

























