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JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award

Jun 17, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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Just ask Jan and Fred Hegi about their kids and they shine like a supernova. Not only will they tell you that their sons, Brian Hegi and Peter Hegi, are the best sons in these parts, but they have the most incredibly wonderful daughters-in-law in Libby (aka Mrs. Brian) Hegi and Amy (aka (Mrs. Peter) Hegi.

Jan and Fred Hegi (File photo)
Amy Hegi, Hoda Kotb and Libby Hegi (File photo)

Too sweet to believe? It only gets worse. Amy and Hegi are buds. In addition to being the advisors for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball new members and being gorgeous blondes, they celebrate each others accomplishments. For instance, when Amy was named one of the 2019 CCB best dressed, Libby was leading the cheers. Why folks still talk about Amy and Libby’s co-chairing the Interfaith Housing Coalition’s Auxiliary Luncheon with Hoda Kotb as the keynote speaker.

But the blonde gals fit right in with the Hegi way of life. When Jan and Fred were honored by The Senior Source, there was a man in the audience who admitted “that the Hegis probably didn’t recognize him but, years ago, when he was going door-to-door selling knives, Fred talked with him for 20 minutes and Jan invited him to their annual homecoming party that weekend. Despite not attending SMU and even living out of state, he brought his wife and five kids every year, declaring it was the ‘greatest thing ever.’”

And to add to the Hegi wonderfulness, the second generation has produced another generation of grandchildren (Kate Hegi, Mary Allison Hegi, Hunter Hegi, Anna Hegi, Lila Hegi and Katherine Hegi) who are in line to “give back and change lives through a Communities Foundation of Texas fund.”

With all this giving back in mind, it’s no surprise that the Hegi clan (Jan and Fred, Amy and Peter and Libby and Brian) will receive the 2019 Flora Award benefiting the Texas Discovery Gardens.

Taking place on Thursday, October 24, at TDG, the black-tie supper will be co-chaired by Linda Jenkins and Bettina Hennessy and last year’s honorees Allie Beth and Pierce Allman as honorary co-chairs.

According to TDG Executive Director Dick Davis, “The Hegis represent two generations of successful and generous Dallas families. Their list of business and philanthropic success is impressive, and we are grateful they are allowing us to honor them with the Flora Award.”

BTW, Jan and Fred first met when they were SMU freshmen. As pledges, they were assigned to wash a car and, as they say, the rest is history. It was about the same time that their pals Marla and Mike Boone were at SMU and Fred and Mike got into the competition of who was taller.

Over the years, the Hegi name has provided resources for SMU, UT Austin, UT Southwestern, The Stewpot, Interfaith Family Services, The Crystal Charity Ball, AT&T Performing Arts Center, The Senior Source, etc.

Tickets for the TDC fundraiser can be found here!

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Filed Under: A black tie affair, Announcement, Awards, Cocktail reception, Dinner, Environment, Events, Family, Fund raiser, FYI, Garden, JUST IN Tagged With: Allie Beth Allman, Amy Hegi, Bettina Hennessy, Brian Hegi, Crystal Charity Ball, Flora Award, Fred Hegi, Hoda Kotb, Interfaith Housing Coalition, Jan Hegi, Libby Hegi, Linda Jenkins, Marla Boone, Mike Boone, Peter Hegi, Pierce Allman, Texas Discovery Gardens, The Senior Source

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  1. Carol Goglia says

    Jun 18, 2019 8:45 AM at 8:45 AM

    The Hegis are the most incredible family. What an honor to know them and see that they will be honored this fall by Texas Discovery Gardens!

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