Strut for the children of Collin County

COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS - The shoe-lovers of Collin County are strutting for the children on April 14 at the Neiman Marcus Willow Bend Stiletto Strut benefitting Star Children’s Charity.  This is a not-to-be missed opportunity to show off a runway-worthy strut in your favorite shoes and join girlfriends for an evening of high fashion, fun and philanthropy for the children of Collin County.

The evening includes the strut throughout Neiman Marcus and this year there will be a "Loafer Lounge" for the men sponsored by Robert Graham in The Man's Store.  The strut includes cocktails, bites, make-up artists, sample spa treatments, celebrity shoe auction (featuring shoes from Magic and Cookie Johnson, designer shoe raffle, runway workshop to refine your strut and swag for all guests.

“We are strutting for the children of Collin County.  Each day the demand grows for services to meet the safety, health and well being of our children.  Neiman Marcus Willow Bend and Star have partnered to create a fun event to raise the much needed money to support the nonprofits of Collin County who serve children.  It is an honor to chair the Stiletto Strut with my dear friend, Maureen Steitle.  The community is invited to strap on their heels and strut for the children,” shares Jan Richey, Stiletto Strut co-chair and Star member.

Co-chair and 2010 inaugural chair, Jan Richey is an active community member in the North Texas area and is a preeminent leader in the local real estate market.  An accolade of her success was being selected by D Magazine as one of Dallas’ Top 50 Real Estate Agents in 2001 and 2003-2010. Jan’s team consistently ranks as top producers locally and nationally with Keller Williams Realty.

Her zest for life of course includes a fabulous shoe collection, passion for animals and if needed can put on her pilot wings as a certified instrument flight instructor. 

Co-chair, Maureen Steitle has lived in the Dallas area for the past 25 years and currently resided in Frisco.  She is an active community volunteer serving children’s charities such as Frisco Family Services and the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County along with her commitment to her children’s school activities and PTA programs.  Maureen was previously awarded an Honorary Life Membership Award for distinguished volunteer service by Spears Elementary in Frisco.

"Neiman Marcus Willow Bend is excited to partner with Star Children's Charity on our second annual Stiletto Strut event.  We know women in Collin County love designer shoes and we have the best selection from vendors like Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Prada, Gucci and more.  The event will be an evening of fashion and fun while raising money for seven Collin County non-profit agencies," states Marcus Wyss, Vice President and General Manager for Neiman Marcus Willow Bend.

Chaired by Jan Richey Maureen Steitle, they have combined well-heeled members of Star Children’s Charity to lead the cause including Kimberly Addison, Mellie Baggett, Jennifer Barnes, Carrie Benson,  Cheryl Blair, Pam Braley, Linda Bucy, Julie Buttaglia, Tracy Cavendar, Linda Cox, Laura Curran, Amy Davis, Paula Delzell, Melinda Enfinger, Lynn Erickson, Mary Beth Fikse, Lori Geer, Sandy Golgart, Maria Griggs, Pam Hatchard, Suzanne Horn, Ronelle Ianace, Macie Jepson, Marlene Kamholz, Julie Karnes, Liz Kimberlin, Cyndi Knox, Amanda Lewis, Tamara McCabe, Glenda McMichael, Dawn Mellon, Charlotte Patterson, Vicki Pierce, Leslie Renico-Boysen, Isabell Rossignol, Susan Spindler, Chuck Steelman, Justine Sweeney, Shannon Stone, Jan Thorburn, Stacy Urtso, Debra Varden, Cathy Vieth, Jodie Wallace, Stefani Waters, Beth Weingarden, Kim Whiting, Amye Wilson and Deborah Wolfgram.

The evening is dedicated to raising funds for the children of Collin County through Star Children’s Charity which provides significant financial support to efforts to improve services for medical, education, enrichment and safety through nonprofit organizations in Collin County serving children.  The beneficiaries include Boys and Girls Club of Collin County, Boys and Girls Club of Collin County Family Services, Children’s Medical Center at Legacy, CITY House, Plano Children’s Medical Clinic, The Samaritan Inn and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

Sponsorships and ticket reservations for the Stiletto Strut are available at www.StarChildrens.com or by calling 972.943.3344.   Packages begin at $100.