According to 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Chair Katherine Wyker, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary visionary Louise Griffeth founded the organization more than thirty years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. “Her vision was to create a long-term support team to help Equest raise funds and create … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
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Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
As an added plus to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 70th anniversary, CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix decided to keep the good vibes of the recently held fashion show going. To do this they held an invite-only buffet reception underwritten by IBC Bank on Wednesday, September 14, at the home of Lee Ann and Alan White. The occasion was to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
Dapper Zeke Elliott Underscored His Support Of After-School Programs At Rising Stars Luncheon
After two years of challenges thanks to Mother Nature and the pandemic, the After-School All-Stars North Texas' Rising Stars Luncheon was finally going to take place at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Thursday, May 5. And for the sold-out crowd it was well worth the wait, with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel "Zeke" Elliott being on stage for a chat with WFAA Main Sport Anchor Joe … [Read more...] about Dapper Zeke Elliott Underscored His Support Of After-School Programs At Rising Stars Luncheon
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Was Back In The Saddle With Kids Stealing Scenes
Brook Hollow Golf Club had just gotten back into hosting major events the week before the Women’s Auxiliary of Equest Luncheon and Fashion Show. And it was a timely opening. Over the weekend it had turned the Club into a small city of tents to accommodate pandemic concerns and threats of rain for a Perot wedding. While remnants of the wedding were still seen in the outskirts … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Was Back In The Saddle With Kids Stealing Scenes
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
At first, the South America Mosaic theme had some guests scratching their extension-layered locks about how to dress for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole. Others got right to it, however, deciding to "just go bright" — or to search for a creative designer. In the end everything came together beautifully beneath the huge … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
Houston may have been all fired up with the Democrats' debate, but North Texas was burning with preparations for North Texas Giving Day a week away. And on Thursday, September 12, with a near-full moon in the sky, a couple of non-North Texans — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon and newest member of the Neiman Marcus executive team Lana Todorovich — were experiencing … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
Terry Crews was busting with man-ism on Friday, May 10, at the Anatole. As guests gathered in the Wedgwood Room for the VIP meet-and-greet, the former NFL player was the consummate man’s man as he talked with Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein. His lavender pocket square matched his lavender shirt with white curved collar. Over in another part of the room, Terry’s wife … [Read more...] about Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
Genesis Patron Party Presented Awards To Cynt Marshall And Crayton Webb Among The Karpidas Art Collection
Leave it to Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein to find an unusual spot to hold an event. For the invite-only 2019 Genesis Annual Luncheon VIP party on Thursday, May 9, she did it once again. It was the Design District’s Karpidas Gallery. For some guests, it was an adventure just finding the 6,000-square-foot former warehouse that had been retrofitted to house the Karpidas … [Read more...] about Genesis Patron Party Presented Awards To Cynt Marshall And Crayton Webb Among The Karpidas Art Collection
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled In Candlelight With New Orleans Cuisine
Despite the need to build an ark, North Texas philanthropists steered their way to Brook Hollow on Wednesday, October 17, for Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels seated supper sponsored by Deloitte. This group is considered the top-most tier of the CCB donors, providing $25,000 or more to benefit this year’s Dallas children’s nonprofits including After-School All-Stars … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled In Candlelight With New Orleans Cuisine
JUST IN: Terry Crews To Keynote Annual Genesis Luncheon With Robyn And Don Conlon Family Chairing
When Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support opened its doors in 1985, Robyn and Don Conlon had only been married seven years. Now, 33 years later, the Conlons are celebrating their 40th anniversary by co-chairing the 26th Annual Genesis Luncheon on Friday, May 10, at the Hilton Anatole. To make it a family affair, the Conlon boys and their wives (Casey and Lizzie Conlon, Keith … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Terry Crews To Keynote Annual Genesis Luncheon With Robyn And Don Conlon Family Chairing