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This weekend MommyQ attended the 3rd Annual White Party at Green Pastures. The event was hosted by LifeWorks Professionals and Executives (LEAP) to benefit LifeWorks, a wonderful organization that provides services and support to homeless and runaway youth. Let me summarize the fundraiser in one word – heavenly!

I have dined at Green Pastures before and could not believe the transformation. The Victorian estate, full of antiques and fine china, no longer boasted that cozy Southern appeal. It was now a white wonderland with an unmistakable LA vibe, an impressive guest list and substantial swank.

The amount of time and creativity it took to pull off such an event is mind-boggling. From the beautifully lit trees that greeted you in the parking lot to the amazing floral arrangements and chic cabanas, every detail was flawless. David Kurio, what you do with flowers is unbelievable! This was also my first White Party, which is all-white-themed, and that alone was just incredible. To see hundreds of people gathered in one place wearing the same color is a pretty impressive thing all by itself. Fresh, fabulous and fun.

You can visit Austin360 for photos by clicking here. Find out why you should be supporting LEAP and LifeWorks!

Photo from Austin American-Statesman

Vote for cute kiddos and support a worthy cause! It’s easy and fun to donate to the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep foundation. By participating in the National Charity Model Search, you can also support Austin photographer, Kelli Hierholzer with Fancy Pants Photography. One vote costs $1 and proceeds are donated to NILMDTS. Check out these cuties here and here!

If you haven’t heard about NILMDTS, it’s an incredibly touching foundation. They provide a helping hand and healing heart to families who lose a baby shortly after birth. In the midst of grief, confusion and pain a family might not think to photograph their baby. NILMDTS offers gentle and beautiful photography to capture short, yet cherished lives. With a network of over 6,000 volunteer photographers in the US, the foundation offers comfort in a unique and lasting way.

First of all, I’d like to preface this post by saying it is not a scam. This is a very real fundraiser for a very real cause.

In honor of a great daddy and equally great granddaddy, friends of mine have started the “Gre-Dad’s Gift” this holiday season.  It stems from a thoughtful idea that always seemed to get lost in the shuffle. This year, that idea was given life.

Thanks to fundable.com, the Perks family can pay tribute and do something wonderful for a family in Blacksburg, VA. Find out how you can help!

Get revved up for a day of fun benefiting Dell Children’s Medicial Center of Central Texas! Circle of Friends is proud to present its first annual Angels on Wheels Motorcycle Run and Family Fun Day, Saturday November 1, 2008.

Motorcycle enthusiasts can support Central Texas kids in this 100-mile motorcycle run that begins at 9am at Dell Children’s Medical Center and continues through Georgetown, Lake Travis and other Central Texas locations. The ride will conclude at the new Mueller Lake Park, off I-35 and Airport Boulevard, where the Family Fun Day celebration will take place from 11am-4pm. This is the first event at the beautifully landscaped 30-acre park that features an outdoor amphitheater and stage, picnic peninsula and interactive playscape for children.

Entertainment includes music by Super Pal Universe, Amy and the Alibis, Wicked Brew, and Austin’s own Rick Trevino. Children’s activities include a gaming truck on wheels, moonwalk obstacle course, face and hair painting, and Dell Children’s pet therapy dogs. Mark your calendars!

Circle of Friends is a network of regional support groups across Central Texas that raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas to benefit Dell Children’s Medical Center.

Dell Children’s is the only dedicated freestanding pediatric medical facility in Central Texas that serves a 46-county area and beyond, and is the premier health care provider for every child and adolescent, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.