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Greyt Gala Dinner showcases local celebrity talents and athletes
Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress Janine Turner will be featured at the 12th annual fundraising event.
Proceeds benefit Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
By Amity Thomas
The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) 12th annual Greyt Gala Dinner and Auction will be held at the Hilton Dallas in Southlake Town Square, Feb. 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. Celebrity guests include native Texan, movie/television actress and animal lover Janine Turner, FOX Sports TV personality John Rhadigan, Burton Gilliam and many more.
The annual event features cocktails, three-course dinner, live and silent auction and the opportunity for guests to mingle with local talents and celebrity athletes.
Cost is $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10.
For more than a decade, (GALT) has been the organization of choice for retired greyhounds requiring adoption services as well as the adoption organization of last resort for many injured, abused, and neglected Greyhounds.
The Hilton Dallas is located at 1400 Plaza Place, Southlake, TX 76092. For more information go to www.galtx.org or call John McQuade at 214-215-8216. Reception begins at 6pm, dinner at 7pm.
GALT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit all-volunteer group dedicated to placing all greyhounds, primarily those that competed and trained for racing, into loving homes. GALT facilitates the adoption of greyhounds by providing kennel services and foster homes along with their medical needs, including spay and neuter, assisting them in the transition from track-life to home-life, and educating the public about why the greyhound has been a favored companion dog for more than 4,000 years.
The annual event features cocktails, three-course dinner, live and silent auction and the opportunity for guests to mingle with local talents and celebrity athletes.
Cost is $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10.
For more than a decade, (GALT) has been the organization of choice for retired greyhounds requiring adoption services as well as the adoption organization of last resort for many injured, abused, and neglected Greyhounds.
The Hilton Dallas is located at 1400 Plaza Place, Southlake, TX 76092. For more information go to www.galtx.org or call John McQuade at 214-215-8216. Reception begins at 6pm, dinner at 7pm.
GALT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit all-volunteer group dedicated to placing all greyhounds, primarily those that competed and trained for racing, into loving homes. GALT facilitates the adoption of greyhounds by providing kennel services and foster homes along with their medical needs, including spay and neuter, assisting them in the transition from track-life to home-life, and educating the public about why the greyhound has been a favored companion dog for more than 4,000 years.
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