Whirlwind Tour hits Dallas
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Limousines brought "Honored Guests" to this Cinemark theatre in Dallas. The JumboTron shows live footage of the press conference going on inside.
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April 24, Dallas, Texas --
Despite severe weather in the Dallas area, more than 2000 children and their families were treated like stars as part of Lift Up America's Giving Hope Tour.
Most premieres focus on the movie stars, directors, and producers, but this "Meet Me in Miami" premiere was all about the audience. Less fortunate children and their families arrived by limousine, walked the red carpet, saw themselves on the JumboTron, and were welcomed by celebrities and local dignitaries who asked for their autograph.
"We can do something to give them hope and dignity that changes their feeling of self worth and gives them the confidence that they can be the next President, the next general, the next business leader, or the next inventor of something wonderful," said Karen Faith Heller, CEO of CogMotion, Inc, who helped bring these children to this event.
For more on Lift Up America, please visit www.liftupamerica.org.
Yours for helping Lift Up America,
Dave Hannah
Chairman & CEO, Lift Up America
PHOTO GALLERY
Photo by Heather Pollard
These "Honored Guests" arrived at the Dallas premiere in style. Busses full of kids and their families gathered outside the theatre. There they excitedly clambered into one of a fleet of limousines. For most, it was their first ride in one. Here tuxedo greeters (in top hats) and VIPs welcome them to the red carpet following their short ride around the theatre.
Photo by Heather Pollard
Jerry and Toni Simmons, of the Simmons Companies, welcome an "Honored Guest" on the red carpet. All received bright orange plush toys donated by Ty, Inc.
Photo by Fred Carpenter
A happy audience enjoys free popcorn and fruit punch as they await the Dallas premiere of "Meet Me in Miami." This Latino-oriented comedy/romance tells the story of an eligible bachelor who seeks the long-lost girl of his dreams whom he met at age 12 at his family's Miami resort.
Photo by Doug Layton
Hundreds of boxes of chicken were donated by Tyson Foods to the families that attended the Giving Hope Tour in Dallas. Tyson has donated over 1.25 million pounds of protein through LUA since 2004.
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