The 2nd Annual Survivor’s Ball plans to celebrate those who have emerged from challenging situations to forge a new beginning. Life-Changing Development Corporation (LCDC) Founder and entrepreneur Angelia Dunbar launched the Survivor’s Ball in 2018 to honor individuals who overcame various life and health trials.
“Having gone through life challenges myself,” says Dunbar, “I found it necessary to stop and choose to live. I realized it was a conscientious decision that all survivors have to make while enduring our different trials. I also realized that even after surviving the actual diagnosis or trauma, that very few people take time to celebrate that victory. People are surviving incredible occurrences, and I felt like that was something worth celebrating!”
Dunbar’s life is an epic tale of ups and downs. From surviving cancer, domestic violence and kidnapping and attempted murder to becoming one of the most successful female contractors in the U.S., she hopes her story along with those of this year’s honorees will uplift and motivate others.
She explains, “Our honorees this year include a Grammy winner, Olympic medalist, and world-renowned author. All of these men and women have faced life’s toughest challenges and emerged on the side as the very best in their chosen fields. They have amazing stories to share, a positive testimony, that can change someone else’s life.”
This year’s keynote speaker is Emmy winner, author, and producer Piper Dellums.
The 2019 honorees include:
La’Ve Jackson-Entrepreneur
Ashton Smith Honoree -Olympic Gold Medalist
Terry Bently Hill – Attorney
Tamecka Grate-Frazier
Rickey Offord-Grammy Winner
Gwen Edwards-Advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)
Alicia Brown Young
Shantaquilette Williams
Setra Stevenson
Monet Cullins – Founder, Bold Lips Revolution and Battle Buddies.
Jessica Thomas
Laura Welch
Thomas Hayden Garner – Pastor
Michael Molthan – Talk Show Host
The 2019 Survivor’s Ball is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Sheraton Downtown Dallas located at 400 N. Olive Street in Dallas. The VIP meet-and-greet begins at 6 p.m. with the gala commencing at 7 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now for $100. Sponsorships are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.survivorsball.com or call 469.605.6542.
