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November, 02 2005 - Debbie Gaby's Catwalk For Charity

What: 2005 Celebrity Fashion Show Luncheon

Where: The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

When: November 2, 2005

Time: 11:00 AM

Beneficiary: The Salvation Army

Honoree(s): Golden Karma Awards to Susan Karis and Jimmy Walker

EMCEE: Eddie Matney

Honorary Chairperson(s): Susan Karis, Jimmy Walker

Founders: Debbie Gaby

Co-Chair(s): Debbie Gaby, Jennifer Blank-Matney

Committee Members: Arthur Alcala, Tom Ambrose, Peggy Atchison, Pam Bowman, Sandi Chapman, Carlys Coble, Sandi Gabel, Cheri Goodfarb, Mark Jamnik, Gwen Jones, K. C. Yelin, Stephanie Woods, Barbie Marr, Sheri Heitner-Anderson, Annette Marino, Bob Nanberg, Marsha Pearson, Diane Ritter, Dave Selzer, Trisha Stuart, Karen Supman, Norma Tennapel, Diedre Turley, Kathleen Winn, Susan Karis, Rachel Southard, Jennifer Mitchell

Welcome: Debbie Gaby and Jennifer Blank-Matney

Entertainment: Sam Moore

Of note: Annette Marino presented the Golden Karma Award to Susan Karis and Jimmy Walker

Sponsors: Milan: Arizona Republic, Robinsons May, Arizona Foothills Magazine, Sleep America, Frontdoors, Alphagraphics, Kingsdown New York: The Pederson Group, Celebrity Fight Night Foundation, BASHAS, Clear Channel Phoenix Brazil: American Express, Michael Pollack Real Estate, The Hallier Firm, The Martz Agency London: Bag Habit, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Checker Auto Parts, Clear Channel Radio Tucson, Coca-Cola, Montelucia Resort Spa & Residences, Northern Trust, Sealy Mattress Company, Simmons Company, The Phoenix Suns, Jones Auto Centers, Destination Marketing, Spring Air

Auctioneer: Michael Pollack

Special Thanks: Cox Media, Mrs. Az-America Delegate, Denise Rolf, Standard Pacific Homes, Calendar Cowgirls, Chompie's, Maxims, Urban Hair, Michelle Liggett, Michael Cairns, Success For Good, Celebrity Fight Night Foundation, Loreto Bay Company, Salon Estique, Southwest Airlines, Strategic Alliance Marketing, Albert & Kathleen Winn, Arizona Humane Society, Team Shops, Fiesta Furnishings, E.D. Marshall Jewelers, Univision, Eddie Matney's Restaurant

Models/Fashions: Tom Ambrose, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Johnny Basha, Brad Cesmat, Julie Chambers, Lin Sue Cooney, Mark Curtis, Chris Coraggio, Kent Dana, Michael Dee, Bill Dougherty, Beth McRae, Amanda Gomez, Joelle Hadley, Laurel D'Antoni, Joy Johnson, Jim Pederson, Sonia Falcone, Tim & Willy, Tracy Kornet, Annette Marino, Mayda Mifflin, Steve Ochoa, Kaley O'Kelly, Deanna Clarkson, Brad Perry, Robin Sewell, Diana Sullivan, Kari Lake, Tara Hitchcock, Lisa Johnson, Bob Kahn, Linda Herold, Tom Chambers, Alexis Welch, Taryn Brady, Dan Voetmann

Information: Barbie Marr 602.442.6525

Blacktie Photos by: Richard Belcastro

Annette Marino, Jimmy Walker (accepting Golden Karma Award), Susan Karis (Golden Karma Award honoree), Al Molina
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"Seeing Stars!" Debbie Gaby's Catwalk For Charity On Wednesday, November 2nd, the 2005 Celebrity Fashion Show Luncheon, created by Debbie Gaby, was held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Beginning in the lobby of the ballroom, guests had the opportunity to mingle and purchase interesting items from the Unique Boutique, donated by celebrities, while bidding on silent auction items. A hard-working Catwalk committee put together a lively event, featuring local personalities in the Catwalk Fashion Show, with clothing from Robinsons May. Characters from Sheriff Joe Arpaio to Tim & Willy in the Morning modeled their fashions while entertaining the crowd and bringing lots of laughs. Annette Marino, chairman and founding director of Success For Good, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit community--also producers of the Golden Karma Awards--unveiled the magnificent award which was designed and created by Molina Fine Jewelers. Annette then presented the Golden Karma Awards for Community Philanthropy to two role models and Valley leaders, Susan Karis, senior vice president of the Southwest Region for Clear Channel Radio, and Jimmy Walker, president of the Sports, Entertainment and Business Planning division of Walker & Hebets, LLC. Both honorees showed their appreciation and spoke about the importance of giving back to the community. Stay tuned to find out who will win the soon-to-be-announced Golden Karma Awards for Celebrity Philanthropy! Nominees include: Bono, Elizabeth Taylor, Katie Couric, Sandra Bullock, etc. Some interesting live auction items helped raise more money. "Our main purpose today is to help raise some serious money for The Salvation Army for all the amazing work they do," says Debbie Gaby. "While their efforts are very conspicuous during hurricane tragedies such as Katrina and Rita earlier this year, they are doing some very important work right here in our community as well." The Salvation Army has served over one million people right here in the Valley this year, providing loving care and assistance to victims of domestic violence, children and seniors in need, and many unfortunate people without a place to call home. For more information about Sleep America Charities, call 602-442-6525. For more information about The Salvation Army, visit www.salvationarmycares.org.