According to 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Henderson, “The original Cattle Baron’s has raised more than $102 million for cancer research projects in North Texas since its inception in 1974. Our wish is that the community will join us in our goal to eradicate cancer by becoming underwriters of the 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball. “In the meantime, you … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball
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JUST IN: The 50th Cattle Baron’s Ball Broke Previous Records With A $5.5M+ Check
Earlier today, something really big got broken at Truluck's. It took place as the Cattle Baron's Ball committee of volunteers gathered for their annual fall luncheon. As in years past, two traditions were honored. One was the CBB vets officially welcoming the newest members. This year the newbies, including Dana Arnold, Lindsey Bauer, Ellie Campion, Sharon Lee Clark, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The 50th Cattle Baron’s Ball Broke Previous Records With A $5.5M+ Check
JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed
As The Sweetheart Ball committee gathered yesterday at 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert's home, the battle against heart disease ramped up with news. 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne congratulated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge for "the successful and beautiful 2023 Sweetheart Ball" for providing "a record-breaking $2.7M for cardiovascular research" at UT Southwestern … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed
Artwork, Guests And Chairs Shined At Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s “Paint A Picture Of Hope” Event
On a typical Saturday night, Dallas' warehouse district just west of John Carpenter Freeway is pretty quiet. The parking lots are void of trucks loading and unloading, and there's no hubbub of workers tending busily to their orders. But on Saturday, September 16, the building at 8000 Ambassador Row was bursting with a sparkling showcase of art and activity for the Dallas … [Read more...] about Artwork, Guests And Chairs Shined At Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s “Paint A Picture Of Hope” Event
MySweetOpportunity: The Bullock State History Museum
According to The Bullock State History Museum Board Member Lisa Cooley, “Opened in 2001 as the official history museum of the State of Texas, The Bullock State History Museum engages the broadest possible audience to interpret the continually unfolding story of Texas through meaningful educational experiences. And what a story we Texans have to tell! “Earlier this year, I … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: The Bullock State History Museum
JUST IN: 2023 Day At The Races Crossed The Finish Line With A Record $379,000
Despite the mysterious developments taking place at Churchill Downs, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy solved the question — "Just how successful was the 2023 Day At The Races?" The answer was revealed at a Cocktails In The Winner's Circle gathering at The Standard Pour with a check presentation resulting from the sold-out fundraiser held on Saturday, May 6 at Arlington … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Day At The Races Crossed The Finish Line With A Record $379,000
2023 Junior Symphony Ball Had 2,600 High Schoolers Partied With A Purpose, A Drake And A Mechanical Bull
Unlike spring proms that are limited to a school's graduating seniors, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's Junior Symphony Ball provides an opportunity for area high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to come together for a mega fundraiser with music, dancing, games, and G-rated beverages. This year's sold-out event at Gilley's Dallas for 2,600 students from 35 schools … [Read more...] about 2023 Junior Symphony Ball Had 2,600 High Schoolers Partied With A Purpose, A Drake And A Mechanical Bull
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Netted A Record-Breaking $337,350 For Equest
Despite Friday the 13th being considered bad luck, it was a very lucky day for Equest. Just this morning Highland Park Village's Victoria Snee hosted the very special occasion of 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham and Underwriting Chair Kimber Hartmann presenting a record-breaking check for $337,350 to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg and Development … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Netted A Record-Breaking $337,350 For Equest
JUST IN: Nothing “Checked” DSOL President Venise Stuart From Presenting A Record-Setting $1.65M
2021-2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Venise Stuart just couldn’t wait for the big, official-looking check to arrive to hand over $1,650,000 to Dallas Symphony Association CEO Kim Noltemy. So this morning she and DSO Director of Volunteer Services Allison Brodnax pulled together a stand-in. Huddled over the unscrolled, glossy blank check, Venise and Allison … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nothing “Checked” DSOL President Venise Stuart From Presenting A Record-Setting $1.65M
JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
What better way to start the first full week of June than with a check presentation ... and not just any old check presentation, but a record-breaking one at that. For racing fans and those who simply love to dress up to see-and-be seen, the 2022 Kentucky Derby's upset finish of "dark horse" (aka 80-1 odds) Rich Strike wasn't the only "Wow!" outcome for the Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties
It was a bit like playing “Where’s Waldo?” at the reception for the 2022 Robert S. Folsom Award dinner on Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole. As the Chantilly Ballroom’s lobby filled with 700+ guests, the question making the rounds was, where were the honorees — Linda and Mitch Hart? Guests on the left side of the lobby were pointed to the opposite side, where they … [Read more...] about 2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties