Sold-out crowd for Helping Hands’ Razzle Dazzle fashion show (includes VIDEO)

Sold-out crowd for Helping Hands’ Razzle Dazzle fashion show (includes VIDEO)

(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) A sold-out crowd was razzled and dazzled – led by mistress of ceremonies Alma Howard, along with her co-star Isiak Holiday – for the 3rd Annual Helping Hands fashion show on May 3 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor.

Stunning roaring 20’s fashions from the Helping Hands Centsible Thrift Stores were paraded down the runway by a bevy of beautiful local “flappers” and some very hip, well-dressed men. They modeled high fashions available at the Centsible stores at true bargain prices.


This year’s event included some top merchandise from The Boutique at Helping Hands – an area in the Williams Street store that showcases designer merchandise at slightly higher than thrift store prices – but still priced to sell.

All proceeds benefited Helping Hands, a non-profit agency that helps qualifying residents in crisis help with shelter and utility bills, food, gas, clothing and household items and basic healthcare for those without insurance.

To learn more about Helping Hands, call 972-771-HELP.

Razzle Dazzle Models:

Liz Beauchamp, Manager of Public Affairs of Atmos Energy

Russ Childers,  Owner of Lakeside Insurance Group of Rockwall

Karen Coughlin, representing Soroptimist International of Rockwall

Keith Doyle, Regional Marketing Manager of Koch Companies

Sandra Doyle, Director of Public Affairs of Atmos Energy

Sheri Franza, President and CEO of Rockwall Economic Development Corporation

Amy Gillentine, representing Rockwall Women’s League

Claudette Hatfield, Rockwall volunteer extraordinaire and early supporter of Helping Hands

Neely Holland, representing Aspasians, Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

Pricilla Hunt, representing AMICA

Claudette Johnson, Co-founder of Helping Hands 

The Honorable Lorne Liechty, Mayor of Heath, Chairman of the Board at Helping Hands

Dana Macalik, President of Rockwall Chamber of Commerce

Ruth Peck, Founder of Music Fest and The Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra

Jayme Reynolds, representing Aspasians, Incoming President

Billy Quinton, Art Director/Janitor of Qball Designs

Krista Sitterle, representing Rockwall Women’s League

Lori Smith, representing Rockwall Women’s League

The Honorable David Sweet, Mayor of Rockwall

The Honorable Kim Sweet, Rockwall County Tax Assessor Collector, First Lady of Rockwall

Stephanie Woodward, representing AMICA

Event Sponsor – Dr. Les T. Sandknop Family Practice

Fashion Show Hair & Makeup courtesy of Heath Salon & Spa

Event Centerpieces provided by Sabrinas Flowers

Special thanks to:

Shanks Jewelers

Stacy Lynn Photography

Willis Fine Jewelry

Living Billboards:

Amy Lawrence

Lauren Wallen

Denise Webb

Future ‘FUN’raising Events:

Junk Prom ~ June 14

Ambassadors Golf Tournament ~ September 9

George Griffith Regatta ~ September 28

Centsible’s  Holiday Market ~ October 19

Festival of Trees ~ November 15

Submitted by Melody L. Hail, Rockwall County Helping Hands.

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