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A Pussycat Dolls Star, Miss Universe and a Project Runway Alum Team Up to Help Operation Smile Soar In Houston

Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shelby Hodge, as published by Paper City · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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A medical humanitarian organization received significant support from celebrities. Carmit Bachar, a Pussycat Dolls star, and R'Bonney Gabriel, Miss Universe 2022, were among those involved. They were joined by an alum of Project Runway.

The event marked a major milestone for the organization. A substantial amount of money was raised, exceeding $750,000.

Further details about the celebration and the organization's work are available from the source, Paper City.

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Category: Local · Published: October 9, 2026 · Source: Paper City · Reading time: 1 min

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A Pussycat Dolls Star, Miss Universe and a Project Runway Alum Team Up to Help Operation Smile Soar In Houston

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