McCarthy, Wahlberg Bring Star-Studded Event to North Texas

MCKINNEY, Texas, Sept. 23, 2016  /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrities Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg are bringing their unique glitz and glamour to North Texas for a star-studded fundraising event on Oct. 1. The power couple will host a party – "A Night of Hope" – featuring national and local celebrities and a performance by Cirque du Soleil, all benefitting McCarthy's autism charity: Generation Rescue.

The gala will be held at the residence of local businessman John Eckerd, chairman of MyMojo and Trident Lakes, and his wife, Lauren, in McKinney's prestigious Provine Farms.

Invited guests include Dennis Haysbert (24), Joey Fatone (*NSync), Debbe Dunning (Home Improvement), assorted Dallas Cowboys' alumni and various stars from Bravo's Real Housewives franchise including Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky, New Jersey's Jacqueline and Chris Laurita and Dallas' LeeAnne Locken, Tiffany Hendra, Stephanie Hollman, Brandi Redmond and Cary Deuber.

In conjunction with the party, an unprecedented new Trident Lakes real estate development located near Bonham, Texas will commence its official groundbreaking by dedicating its state-of-the-art equestrian center to McCarthy's Generation Rescue. Trident Lakes is a $300 million, 700-acre project planned to boast one of the world's largest fountains, 400 Earth-covered luxury condominiums and upscale amenities such as a golf course, spa, shooting ranges and massive blue lagoons for water sports.

The community's 100,000-square foot equestrian center will feature 100 stalls and encompass two riding arenas and a polo field. It will be named in honor of McCarthy's foundation – "The Generation Rescue Equestrian Center at Trident Lakes."

"There will be lots of amenities at Trident Lakes," says project CEO Jim O'Connor, "but no doubt the equestrian center - and especially those it helps - will always hold a very special place in all of our hearts."

McCarthy, who married Wahlberg in 2014, became involved with Generation Rescue in 2008 after her son, Evan, was diagnosed with autism. She is a star with successful careers as a model, media host, comedian and author. The couple also has their own A&E reality show, Donnie Loves Jenny.

About Generation Rescue

Generation Rescue is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for medical treatment to directly improve the child's quality of life for all families in need.

When Lisa and JB Handley's son was diagnosed with autism in 2004, they simply did not believe it would be Jamison's lifelong destiny. They committed themselves to healing their son. Lisa and JB pursued all of the theories and avenues they could find, educating themselves as fully as possible as they reached the most likely conclusion:  the combination of antibiotics and vaccines administered to Jamison in his first 18 months of life had overwhelmed his system and triggered his body into a state of being that we currently call autism.

Armed with this knowledge, the Handleys began recovering their child. To their surprise, they found that parents all around the world were experiencing the same struggles—and same victories.  In 2005, the Handleys decided to create a community for these amazing families.  They named it Generation Rescue.

Later that same year, Jenny McCarthy's son, Evan, was diagnosed with autism.  Jenny embarked on an extensive search for answers.  When she found Generation Rescue's website, it quickly became her touchstone.  The stories and advice from other families served as her blueprint for Evan's own recovery.

In 2008, Jenny reached out to JB and Lisa to thank them for creating the organization that gave voice to her struggles and provided the solutions that saved her son.  Aware of how vitally important the organization is to so many families, Jenny offered to help any way she could.  She became president of Generation Rescue.

Today, Generation Rescue is known throughout the world for its dedication to the recovery of children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for all families in need. JB, Lisa and Jenny couldn't be more proud.

About Trident Lakes

Trident Lakes will be one of the most secure and lavish master-planned resort communities in the world.

The project's four construction phases will total approximately $300 million over a four-year period and will feature 400-plus Earth-sheltered, luxury residences highlighted by open views and access to the property's white sand beaches and massive blue lagoons. The community will sit on 700 lush acres one hour northeast of Dallas-Fort Worth on Highway 56 between the towns of Savoy and Ector.

The development's main entrance will feature s– at 55,000-square feet - one of the largest fountains in the world.

Trident Lakes will also boast state-of-the-art security, safety and sustainability. Its upscale amenities will include a golf course, resort spa, 100-stall equestrian center, four miles of jogging/biking trails, recreational gun ranges, tennis courts, polo field, indoor gym and world-class restaurants.

SOURCE MyMojo