North Texas Walk for PKD Kick Off Party Raises Over $4,000

On Saturday August 28, 2010 over 100 guests were on hand at the Kick-Off Party for the annual North Texas Walk for PKD. The elegant evening was held at the 7,100 square foot Harrell custom home in Southlake part of the spectacular Kaleidoscope of Homes Tour. Guests included the City of Southlake Mayor John Terrell and City Council members Al Zito and Pamela Muller.

Matt Schirle, Debra Edmondson, Mary-Grace Theonnes, & Carolyn Morris - Chair, North Texas Walk for PKD

The evening festivities included a wine pull, fashions by Malouf and raffle prizes. Fine Art was donated by acclaimed contemporary artist Melissa Ayr and Fine Sporting artist Jane Metz. Over $4,000 will be donated to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation.

City of Southlake Mayor John Terrell, Joanne Terrell & Tamra McMillan

The Kick-Off Party is the first event leading up to the Annual Walk for PKD Saturday, September 25, 2010 in Southlake Town Square and the official end of the Team Challenge. 25,000 American Airline miles were awarded to Katie Cox of Wilson Walkers who raised the most money to date- $1,740.00. The team captain with the most team members who raised $100 or more was Lonnie Kysiak of Team Nexen. Lonnie received One Night’s stay at the Hilton Southlake and a gift card for Truluck’s restaurant.

Michael Malouf, Roxann Taylor & Carolyn Morris - Chair for North Texas Walk for PKD

For more information on forming a team and the North Texas Walk for PKD, visit our website at www.northtexaswalk.org. Registration is free and children 12 under who pre-register receive a free t-shirt. For more information contact Carolyn Morris 817 454-3184.