The Cause for Paws 2010 Fashion Show & Valentines Dance, Feb 13th 2010, In the summer of 2009 at the Lancaster Event Center Dr Shari Hier-Duffin, OBGYN and Animal lover walked over to a booth called Cause for Paws. She had never heard of this organization but after getting the thrust of their mission she knew that she wanted to help. She graciously offered to fund some type of event to help raise more money for local animal Charities. She didn't care what the event was. When Cause for Paws Director Adair Sue Smith-Sturgis learned about this generous offer it didn't take long for the idea to emerge. Sue & Shari decided to have a fashion show. Let’s have beautiful ladies dressed in fashions from her store parading down a catwalk with the animals they love. Sue chose the date, February 13th, The Saturday before Valentine’s Day. The logistic co-ordination of the event would need collaboration from people of many crafts & skills. It turns out that these people magically began to appear all wanting to donate their time and skills for this worthy cause. From the artistry of event posters to the decoration of the ballroom. I think it was safe to say everyone was stunned just how fast the show date approached and how challenging the task would be. As the event night approached there was trepidation about its success. This anxiety was cast away when the ballroom was filled beyond capacity to Standing room only. As the first model walked down the runway it was clear that the night would be a success!  There was a smile of adoration on every face as everyone in the room bonded with their mutual love for animals.  At the end of the evening the accolades for a job well done was only outweighed by the funds raised from ticket sales, clothing sales, drink tickets and many exquisite items donated for the silent auction. In the end we were able to send large checks to, The Cat House, Lincoln Animal Ambassadors, The Capital Humane Society, Hearts United for Animals, Dogs Deserve Better, Coalition for Pet Protection, Big Dogs Big Paws and Great Pyrenees Rescue of Nebraska. The show was such a success we have decided to do it again next year.
I think a little later like mid April with a bigger venue and a better runway, sound & lighting system. If anyone would like to donate their technical prowess in setting up such an event please e-mail Cause for Paws at info@causeforpawslincoln.com. It’s not too early to assemble a more powerful production team.  

We would like to thank the following:

• Dr. Shari Hier-Duffin of Physicians for Women, pledged many months ago to sponsor a function to raise money for Nebraska animal charities.  She graciously donated the ballroom at the Holiday Inn, the drinks, food, trophies, fine jewelry for the auction, and much, much more! Thanks Shari for your generosity in helping animals in need!
• Cause for Paws Manager, Adair Sue Smith-Sturgis and her tireless volunteers;  Jennifer, Joyce W, Joyce S, Karl, Larry, Chaz, Dian, Diane G, Barb, Lynn, Abbie, Tammy, Teresa and the whole crew that helped organize this event .
• John Vanderford from 10/11 News Crew, and JJ Ryder from KFRX.
• miss ky's couture for exquisite Jewelry sold to benefit the show.
• Steffany Lien and her amazing baton twirling skills.
• All of the countless volunteers from the various animal rescue organizations.
• Emily Earnest from Hair by Emily for her styling and makeup expertise.
• Dove Shannon from Dove Shannon -A Salon for her magical hair styling.
• The Stem Gallery, who sent their powerhouse decorator, Jane Powell to make things just right. 
• Kristen Judkins, owner of The White Orchid Spa, for skin care and makeup.
• Tara Hinkley and crew from The College of Hair Design.
• Sarah Zemunski of Animal Portraits, for her photography, Contact Sarah for prints of event photos!!.
• Rose and the staff at the Holiday Inn downtown.