It’s been a long time coming, but the Charles A. Sammons Trauma and Critical Care Tower officially opened Thursday, July 24, with balloons, boldfacers and the best emergency facility south of the Trinity. With a ladder extended from a Dallas fire truck out front, guests were greeted at the East Colorado entrance with a jazz band and escorted to elevators to the sixth floor. … [Read more...] about Methodist Dallas Medical Center’s Charles A. Sammons Tower Opens To Provide State-Of-The-Art Trauma And Critical Care
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Dallas Zoo To Do Dollar-Day-Do-Over
The folks at the Dallas Zoo are gluttons for punishment. Despite the rains on their annual Dollar Day on July 17, amazing numbers of guests still showed up with umbrellas in hand. Still Dallas Zoo-meister Gregg Hudson, his staff and the animals felt more should have had the opportunity to visit the acres of critters with the sun shining. So, the decision was made to hold a … [Read more...] about Dallas Zoo To Do Dollar-Day-Do-Over
Kershaw’s Challenge Sets Date For Fundraising Concert
Dallas’ own sweetheart Clayton Kershaw will be on Jimmy Kimmel tonight. It airs at 10:35 p.m. on WFAA after the 10 o'clock newscast. But that’s not the really big news. That involves Kershaw’s Challenge. He and his equally adorable wife Ellen will host their inaugural fundraising concert in Dallas on Thursday, November 6. More deets will follow as they are finalized. In … [Read more...] about Kershaw’s Challenge Sets Date For Fundraising Concert
JUST IN: Grammy-Award Winning Wynonna To Perform At Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity’s Building Hope Celebration Dinner
Oh, boy! More good news. Remember back in June when the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity group announced plans for celebrating in big style this year with former First Couple Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter coming to town? The really big woo-ha — Building Hope Celebration Dinner presented by Pioneer Resources — takes place Thursday, October 9th at AT&T Stadium (aka Jerry … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Grammy-Award Winning Wynonna To Perform At Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity’s Building Hope Celebration Dinner
JUST IN: Former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison To Receive The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Award
Some folks dread Mondays. MySweetCharity loves ‘em because the floodgates of good news open up. Word just arrived from The Senior Source team about the recipient of the 2014 Spirit of Generations Award. Spirit of Generations Luncheon Co-Chairs Sarah Losinger and Lydia Novakov have announced that former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison will be the recipient at the Monday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison To Receive The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Award
Dallas Foundation’s “Good Works Under 40” Nominations Kicks Off At A Birthday Party Project
Worry, worry, worry. That’s what many nonprofits do when it comes to the next generation of fundraisers and volunteers. Are the millennials going to pick up where the baby boomers and their predecessors left off in supporting charities and the community? One organization not fretting is The Dallas Foundation, which is saluting the under-40-set with its Good Works Under 40 … [Read more...] about Dallas Foundation’s “Good Works Under 40” Nominations Kicks Off At A Birthday Party Project
Trinity River Mission’s “Mission Ole” Kick-Off Party Reveals A Change In Arrangements For 2014
The Trinity River Mission’s Mission Ole has changed its usual POA for its fall fundraiser. Instead of having the party at a private home, it’s headed in a different direction. Here’s a report from the kick-off party that took place at Elements on Wednesday, July 16: “This year's Mission Ole benefiting Trinity River Mission will take place on Saturday, September 27, at … [Read more...] about Trinity River Mission’s “Mission Ole” Kick-Off Party Reveals A Change In Arrangements For 2014
Hollywood Domino Dallas To Fundraise For Texas Scottish Rite Hospital And The Art Of Elysium
To passersby there were a lot of folks with back problems Saturday, July 12, as more than 100 people were seen arriving at Surgical and Spine Institute. Ah, but on second look a lot of them were in Saint-Tropez white and smiling. It turned out that they weren't in any pain whatsoever. Instead they were there to learn about Hollywood Domino coming to Dallas to benefit Texas … [Read more...] about Hollywood Domino Dallas To Fundraise For Texas Scottish Rite Hospital And The Art Of Elysium
Two Harps Are Far “Better Than One” Harp For A Sunday Afternoon Of Chamber Music International Fundraising
There’s something soothing about the music emerging from the strings of a harp. No wonder angels claim them as their musical instruments of choice. And as the summer heats up hotter-than-the-opposite-of-heaven, soothing would be extremely nice in grand, air-conditioned surroundings. Interested? Come Sunday, August 17, Classical Music International will present “Better … [Read more...] about Two Harps Are Far “Better Than One” Harp For A Sunday Afternoon Of Chamber Music International Fundraising
A Passing: Nona Barrett
Dallas lost one of its true treasures on Saturday, July 12. She and her husband may have shunned the public eye, but their reputation for being the best of Texas and Swiss art collectors was renowned throughout the world. When their Texas collection grew so large that they ran out of room, they arranged for museums throughout Texas to receive the pieces. She was born Lucy … [Read more...] about A Passing: Nona Barrett
Mary Kay Foundation’s Suits For Shelters Program Gets In The Pink At Tootsies Kick-Off Reception
On the eve of the pink invasion by the Mary Kay forces, the Suits for Shelters program kicked off with a gathering to the max at Tootsies hosted by the ever-gorgeous Maleiah and Ryan Rogers (he’s the grandson of Mary Kay, as if you didn’t know). Guests arrived with clothes, shoes and accessories to be donated for the annual program helping women who are escaping abusive … [Read more...] about Mary Kay Foundation’s Suits For Shelters Program Gets In The Pink At Tootsies Kick-Off Reception
Friends Of Wilkinson Center Are Trading In Hifalutin Black Tie For Taos Chic With Native Son Michael Hearne
Those great Friends of Wilkinson Center have “reinvented the wheel.” Instead of doing their tradition gala, they’ve decided go a little more laid back. Instead of fancy duds and la-di-da glitter, Event Co-Chairs: Cathy Brittingham Saxon and Missy Huber and Honorary Co-Chairs Ann and Bob Dyer are opting for Taos chic wear and turquoise finery. As for the entertainment, … [Read more...] about Friends Of Wilkinson Center Are Trading In Hifalutin Black Tie For Taos Chic With Native Son Michael Hearne