Coach McCarney supporting Champions for Children Charity

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The Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County will host the third annual Champions for Children Gala at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Circle R Ranch in Flower Mound.

Guests attending the event will receive autographs from sports celebrities including Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett, University of North Texas Head Football Coach Dan McCarney, Professional Golfers Association member Rod Pampling, former Texas Rangers pitcher Jose Guzman and former Dallas Cowboys defensive linemen Tony Casillas and Chad Hennings.

In addition, more than 15 area chefs and restaurants will serve signature hors d’oeuvres. Other festivities include wine tastings, live and silent auctions and live music from Good Question Band.

Gala Honorary Host Committee members include C.J. Wilson’s Children’s Charities; Texas Rangers outfielder David Murphy and wife Andrea; Congressmen Michael C. Burgess M.D. and Kenny Marchant; State Senators Jane Nelson and Chris Harris; and State Representatives Burt Solomons, Tan Parker and Myra Crownover.

The evening’s theme, “Phantom of the Gala” will feature volunteers dressed in full costume and the University of North Texas College of Music set to perform songs from Phantom of the Opera. Attire will be cocktail, however Phantom attire (1800’s) and masks are optional.

Individual tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at door, reserved tables are $1,500 and event sponsorships also are still available. Visit www.cacdc.org or call (972) 317-2818 x244 for more information.

CACDC is a non-profit organization located in Lewisville that provides justice and healing for severely-abused children and non-offending family members by coordinating a team approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. The CACDC is a child-friendly place where abused children come to receive services such as forensic interviews, crisis intervention, sexual assault medical exams, counseling, and court preparation.

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