DALLAS THEATER CENTER’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ TO BENEFIT STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IN DALLAS/FORT WORTH

November 19, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Lifestyle News
The Dallas Theater Center’s production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – a 20-year holiday tradition – will benefit Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation on November 30. There will be a catered reception prior to the performance with live music featuring Kids Who Care, Encore! from the Turtle Creek Chorale, and plenty of surprises for the entire family.

“This event and performance is a great way to introduce the entire family to timeless community values and the thrill of a live theater performance in one of Dallas’ architectural landmarks,” said Mark Ford, Community Development Officer of Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation in Texas. “We hope to make this festive event a part of your holiday tradition, complete with wonder and joy for kids of all ages.”

The performance will be at Kalita Humphreys Theater in Turtle Creek. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.

The following organizations have partnered with Starlight on this event through product donations and volunteers:
- American Airlines
- Andrews Distributing
- ARAMARK
- Barefoot Wines
- Classique Jewelers
- Hunky’s Hamburgers

For more information about the event or purchasing tickets and VIP packages, visit http://www.starlight.org/texasholidayevent.

About Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
When a child or teenager has a serious medical condition, everyone in the family is affected. For nearly 25 years, Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation has dedicated itself to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Starlight's programs have been proven to distract children from their pain, help them better understand and manage their illnesses, and connect families facing similar challenges so that no one feels alone. Through a network of 32 offices, Starlight provides ongoing support to children, parents and siblings in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces with an array of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings. Programs are also delivered internationally through affiliates in Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom. To learn more visit http://www.starlight.org.