Council for Life Celebrates 10th Anniversary

DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council for Life announces its 10-year anniversary and fall luncheon, "Celebrating a Decade of Life." Kathy Ireland, CEO of kathy ireland Worldwide, will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon.

Since launching in Dallas in 2001, Council for Life has raised more than $2.7 million to fund life-affirming organizations such as pregnancy resource centers, teen abstinence and sex education programs and adoption agencies. The organization was founded by eleven women including: Ann Carruth, Judy Ferguson, Elaine Harman, Bette Hoag, Sue Justice, Suzanne Nash, Sarah Perot, Janet Quisenberry, Kim Rozell, Jill Smith and Lisa Troutt.

"Ten years ago we set out to fund life-affirming agencies and equip and educate our community on issues concerning Life. It's such a blessing, a decade later, to see the lives and families that have directly benefited from the work of our beneficiaries," said Ann Carruth, founder emeritus, Council for Life.

We are thrilled to have Kathy Ireland speak at this year's luncheon and appreciate her support of our mission," said Harriet Maclay, president, Council for Life. "Funds raised from the luncheon directly support our 2011 beneficiaries."

Celebrating Life Luncheon

Funds raised from Council for Life's fall luncheon directly support its 2011 beneficiaries. The luncheon takes place at 11:00 a.m. on November 10, 2011, in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Individual tickets are available starting at $150. Underwriting opportunities are also available.

Sue Gragg Precious Jewels donated a 10th Anniversary Pendant, created in 18-carat white gold with a combined diamond weight of 1.56 carats. The pendant is valued at $8,000. Opportunities to win the pendant are available by purchasing contribution tickets for $35 each or four for $100. To purchase luncheon or contribution tickets or make a donation, visit councilforlife.org.

2011 Beneficiaries

Council for Life's 2011 beneficiaries include:

• Chosen Child Adoption Services  
• Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center  
• Fort Worth Pregnancy Center  
• Just Say Yes  
• LifeTalk  
• Mid Cities Pregnancy Center  
• Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship  
• Perinatal Support of Texas
• Real Options for Women  
• Rockwall & Mesquite Pregnancy Resource Center

 

Council for Life's 2011 waitlist beneficiaries include:

• Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas
• Prestonwood Pregnancy Center
• The Venegas Medical Foundation, Angels Clinic
• Women's Choice Resource Center

 

About Kathy Ireland

Kathy Ireland, once a super model, is now, wife, mother of three, author, and fashion CEO, of kathy ireland Worldwide® (kiWW)®.  According to Forbes, kathy ireland Worldwide® (kiWW®) is a "design empire which grosses over 1.5 billion dollars annually in retail sales." Kathy Ireland philanthropic work supports many non-profits including the Elizabeth Taylor HIV/AIDS Foundation, Feed The Children and the Alliance for Christian Education.  UCLA names Kathy as one of the Top Ten Women's Health Advocates in America.

About Council for Life

Council for Life exists to empower women, men and youth to make life-affirming choices.  The organization is motivated by Christ-like love and responsive compassion. Council for Life is committed to raising public awareness for the complex issues that surround unplanned pregnancies and providing financial support to agencies that share its mission. Visit www.councilforlife.org or www.facebook.com/councilforlife for more information.

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SOURCE Council for Life