Born in Germany on October 21, 1940, when the country was occupied by the Nazis and before the U.S. entered World War II, Helga Feldman had a childhood that was spent in an orphanage until “a beloved aunt rescued her and brought her to America, where Helga lived the American dream.” As a grownup she got a job and received a call one day from a gentleman who worked across the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2021 Runway Report Celebrates The Kindness Of An Orphan
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JUST IN: Lisa Loy Laughlin To Chair 2022 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
No sooner had Lisa Loy Laughlin finished up co-chairing the Equest Gala this past Saturday at Texas Horse Park than she saddled up to ride herd on another fundraiser. It was just revealed that Lisa will be chairing the 2022 Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion show “Make a Statement.” In accepting the role, LLL said, “I am honored to serve as the 2022 St. Valentine’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lisa Loy Laughlin To Chair 2022 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
JUST IN: Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary Provides $520K Despite Fashion Show Cancellation
Despite The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s having to cancel its big fundraising 2021 Fashion Show and Luncheon, 2021 Event Chair Kim Hext didn’t let a little thing like the pandemic get in her way. In addition to picking up loads of fabulous clothes from the area’s finest closets and handing them over for 2022 Fashion Show Chair Nikki Webb’s effort, Kim was determined to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary Provides $520K Despite Fashion Show Cancellation
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Is “Back In The Saddle” With A Kick-Off Reception At Etro
As movers were outside Highland Park Village’s Balenciaga, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary “Back In The Saddle” Fashion Show and Lunch guests were heading straight to Etro Tuesday late afternoon for the kick-off reception. As guests like Elsa Norwood, Tiffany Divis, Emilynn Wilson, Nancy Bierman, Carol Huckin, Christine Vollmer, Vicky Lattner, Dawn Briggs and Lauren … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Is “Back In The Saddle” With A Kick-Off Reception At Etro
Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows
If you had your heart set on attending one of the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show doubleheaders on Friday, October 1, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark and hadn’t yet gotten your reservation in, you’re gonna need a defibrillator. It’s not only sold out, it’s one of the earliest CCB Fashion Show sell-outs in memory! And to think that 2021 Crystal … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows
JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Notes Details Revealed
Venise Stuart no sooner took over the reins as president of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League last week than she started kicking fundraising into high gear with plans for the 2021 Fashion Notes and Style Show. Keeping with the recent trend of mother-daughter power (i.e. 2021 Equest Fashion Show and 2021 Partners Card) diminutive philanthropist Jimmy Westcott will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Notes Details Revealed
The Layton Ladies (Beth And Katie) Are “Back In The Saddle” For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
For the Chinese calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox. For North Texas fundraising, it may be the Year of the Mother-Daughter.” In addition to the announcement that Debbie Snell and daughter Caroline Snell Wagner were on board for The Family Place’s 2021 Partners Card, the Equest Women Auxiliary is stampeding ahead with its mom-daughter powerhouse team of Beth Layton and Katie … [Read more...] about The Layton Ladies (Beth And Katie) Are “Back In The Saddle” For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition
Despite umbrellas being the accessory du jour at the Arboretum this morning, guests were not deterred from attending the welcome of two special programs — the return of ZimSculpt and the inaugural Black Heritage Celebration — that will officially begin Saturday. Because of the rainy weather, the event had been moved indoors to Rosine Hall with VIPs attending … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition
2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Was Whimsically Out Of Africa Without Being Wildly Outrageous
The cards didn’t look stacked in favor of Women’s Council of the Arboretum President Kay Weeks and 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey. Since last March the pandemic had squashed most in-person events including last year’s Mad Hatter’s fundraiser for the Dallas Arboretum. With fingers crossed and arms vaccinated, Jolie and Kay decided to create a scaled-down version … [Read more...] about 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Was Whimsically Out Of Africa Without Being Wildly Outrageous
JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Plans Revealed With Interesting Changes In Place
The Crystal Charity Ball is emerging from months of pandemic postponement/cancellation hibernation with marching orders to provide $5,391,091 for eight Dallas County children’s non-profits*. And what marching orders they are! First off the block was the announcement of the people and plans for the annual Crystal Charity Fashion Show featuring the 10 best dressed women and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Plans Revealed With Interesting Changes In Place
UPDATE March 17: Cancellations
While the leprechauns have been partying today in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the spring fundraisers are pretty much staying virtual. However, like flowers starting to sprout, a few in-person events — like Golf 4 Vision (Monday, April 12), Wings of Spring (Thursday, April 8), Mad Hatter’s Tea (Thursday, April 15), Stars In Recovery (Thursday, April 15), AWARE Affair (April 16), … [Read more...] about UPDATE March 17: Cancellations