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Academy Award-winning artist brings message of hope to Lewisville’s Royal Affairs
From staff reports
The Academy Awards show airs Sunday, which reminds friends of the North Texas Wine Opener of their rare opportunity to attend an intimate concert with 2012 Oscar-winning artist, Foy Vance.
Vance performed a benefit show for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) at Royal Affairs Ballroom in Lewisville that generated over $4,000 in donations. To date, the North Texas Wine Opener has raised more than $1.7 million for CF research.
A personal connection between Irish-born Vance and the Strange family (Joe and Chris Strange; Scott and Christi Strange; and Cory and Amy Strange) led to the concert, held the week Vance was in town to open for the sold-out Ed Sheeran show at The Palladium Ballroom in Dallas.
“It was an amazing night that we will always remember,” said North Texas Wine Opener co-chairperson Jill Welke. “Foy’s music--inspiring and soulful--touched our hearts, and we are grateful to Foy for sharing his gift with us, and to the Strange family for making the evening possible.”
Vance composed the score for the short film “The Shore,” which won a 2012 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” may also recognize Vance’s songs, "Homebird" and "Gabriel and the Vagabond," featured on season two.
General admission tickets to the North Texas Wine Opener, which takes place May 4 at Royal Affairs Ballroom, sold out in 16 days.
Guests can enjoy a seated dinner prepared by acclaimed chef Morris Salerno of The Grotto; a selection of fine wine generously supplied by Newton Vineyard; and a silent and live auction led by GDP Auctioneer Services.
In the months leading up to the event, fundraising efforts will continue with Z Pizza in the Park, lemonade stands by event sponsor The Lemonade Pals and Change for CF, a friendly competition among local schools.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, call the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northeast Texas at 214-871-2222 or visit www.cfwineopener.org.
About Cystic Fibrosis
CF affects more than 30,000 children and adults in our country and 70,000 worldwide. The inherited defective gene causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus which clogs the lungs and causes life-threatening infections. CF can also degrade the digestive system by obstructing the pancreas and preventing the body from producing natural enzymes that break down food for absorption. Many patients suffering from CF endure hours of physical therapy and dozens of medications every day just to fight infections and help their bodies absorb the nutrients they need to stay healthy. As of now, there is no cure for the disease.
Vance performed a benefit show for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) at Royal Affairs Ballroom in Lewisville that generated over $4,000 in donations. To date, the North Texas Wine Opener has raised more than $1.7 million for CF research.
A personal connection between Irish-born Vance and the Strange family (Joe and Chris Strange; Scott and Christi Strange; and Cory and Amy Strange) led to the concert, held the week Vance was in town to open for the sold-out Ed Sheeran show at The Palladium Ballroom in Dallas.
“It was an amazing night that we will always remember,” said North Texas Wine Opener co-chairperson Jill Welke. “Foy’s music--inspiring and soulful--touched our hearts, and we are grateful to Foy for sharing his gift with us, and to the Strange family for making the evening possible.”
Vance composed the score for the short film “The Shore,” which won a 2012 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” may also recognize Vance’s songs, "Homebird" and "Gabriel and the Vagabond," featured on season two.
General admission tickets to the North Texas Wine Opener, which takes place May 4 at Royal Affairs Ballroom, sold out in 16 days.
Guests can enjoy a seated dinner prepared by acclaimed chef Morris Salerno of The Grotto; a selection of fine wine generously supplied by Newton Vineyard; and a silent and live auction led by GDP Auctioneer Services.
In the months leading up to the event, fundraising efforts will continue with Z Pizza in the Park, lemonade stands by event sponsor The Lemonade Pals and Change for CF, a friendly competition among local schools.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, call the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northeast Texas at 214-871-2222 or visit www.cfwineopener.org.
About Cystic Fibrosis
CF affects more than 30,000 children and adults in our country and 70,000 worldwide. The inherited defective gene causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus which clogs the lungs and causes life-threatening infections. CF can also degrade the digestive system by obstructing the pancreas and preventing the body from producing natural enzymes that break down food for absorption. Many patients suffering from CF endure hours of physical therapy and dozens of medications every day just to fight infections and help their bodies absorb the nutrients they need to stay healthy. As of now, there is no cure for the disease.
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