FIRST ANNUAL MIRANDA
LAMBERT "CAUSE FOR PAWS" RAISED OVER $100,000 FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS
(Tyler, TX
- April 25, 2008) -- The First Annual Miranda Lambert "Cause for the Paws" Wine
Tasting Festival and Concert benefiting the Humane Society of East Texas held
at the Villa di Felicita in Tyler Sunday,
April 20th was a huge success. The event raised approximately
$113,000 after expenses for the non-profit organization and will be the major
fundraiser for the Humane Society and its animal shelter each year.
"I would like
to thank Gayle Helms at the Humane Society of East Texas for inviting me to be
a part of the first charity event for the shelter," says Lambert on her
website. "Cause for the Paws" was a huge success for so many reasons! Delilah
and I felt so honored to be a part of it and a heartfelt thank you goes out
those that bought tickets, the sponsors and everyone who contributed in any way
to help the abused and abandoned animals of East
Texas."
Miranda
praises the committee, volunteers, sponsors and food vendors as well as the The
Villa di Felicita for what she calls "the most beautiful place ever." She gives a special thanks to her friends
and peers who donated items and to "my friends, Blake Shelton, Adam Hood and
Kacey Musgraves for giving of their time with and adding great music.
According to
Gayle Helms, Executive Director for the Humane Society of East Texas, the
sold-out event far surpassed expectations in terms of attendance and quality of
the event itself. "We have received rave
reviews from people in attendance, with many asking "How can you top this next
year?"
Activities at
Miranda Lambert's First Annual "Cause
for the Paws";Wine Tasting Festival included a silent and live
auction, food and wine tasting, a Meet and Mingle VIP private cocktail party
for sponsors of the event and a concert with the four entertainers.
Miranda's "bus buddy", Delilah, who is a Humane Society of East Texas alumnus,
was also on hand. During the wine
tasting, 15 Texas wines
were featured including Miranda Lambert's own Red 55 Winery and Kiepersol
Estates Vineyard and Winery.
Lambert, an
animal lover and Lindale native, chose the Humane Society of East Texas as her
charity and has been a supporter for several years. In 2007, Miranda
adopted Delilah, a small white long-haired terrier from the Humane Society.
When fans offer gifts to Miranda, she encourages them to make contributions to
the Humane Society instead.
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The First
Annual Miranda Lambert "Cause for the Paws" Wine Tasting Festival and Concert
would like to thank the following for their support and assistance in this
endeavor.
Sponsors
Dobbs &
Tittle, Attorneys at Law
David
and Jane
Fender
Hossley &
Embry
Tyler Veterinary Center
Noah's Pet
Sitters
American
Classified
Del Monte Pet
& Brookshire Grocery Company
Mars Pet &
Brookshire Grocery Company
Southside Bank
Partners
CBS 19
East Texas
Radio Group
Villa di
Felicita
KE Cellars
Kiepersol
Estates Vineyard & Winery
Donors
AraMark
Chris James
Design
Ozarka Water
Mprint
Texas
Department of Agriculture
La Tee Da
Florist of Tyler
Ben E. Keith
Great American
Cookies--Bryan & Sarah Selden
Susan Robinson
Jewelry
Wineries
Red 55
- KE Cellars
Kiepersol
Estates Vineyard & Winery
Chisholm Trail - Fall
Creek
Llano
Food Vendors
Fat Catz
- Villa Montez
Yahooz -
The Diner
Chef Ryan Page
& Villa Di Felicita
Thank you for your Support
Lisa Spooner,
CBS 19, Mistress of Ceremonies
Sheriff J. B.
Smith, Auctioneer
TMFHS
Champion EMS
Sherry Rose
Last, but not
least - the many dedicated volunteers for the event.
