Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher had had a rough weekend, thanks to Mother Nature. On Friday, April 20, he was on the phone with Pete Delkus and organizers of the Red Balloon Ride and Run scheduled for the next day. Due to a monsoon that had been forecast, the decision was made to cancel the event. Now, on Monday, April, 23 he strolled into the … [Read more...] about Literacy Achieves Honored Jennifer Staubach Gates With Marnie Wildenthal Award At Wings Of Spring
The Senior Source’s 2018-2019 Board Of Director Officers And New Members Announced
The Senior Source’s board of directors has its new officers and directors for 2018-2019 in place. According to The Senior Source President/CEO Cortney Nicolato, “We are so excited to leverage the knowledge and experience these incredible individuals bring to our board. The breadth and depth of expertise as well as their passion for helping older adults to thrive will impact our … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s 2018-2019 Board Of Director Officers And New Members Announced
Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher Didn’t Let Mother Nature Spoil Her “Horizon: Now. New. Next”
Mother Nature played hardball with North Texas fundraisers on Saturday, April 21. Like a tease, she threatened showers, hail and end-of-the-world conditions that had back-up plans kicking into play. All day the clouds hovered, and still no deluge. Then the weather radar boded a dumping right around the time that most of the big deal events were to take place.Over at the … [Read more...] about Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher Didn’t Let Mother Nature Spoil Her “Horizon: Now. New. Next”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Art Ball
Well, leave it to the Dallas Museum of Art to once again sally forth with beautiful people in glorious gowns and overcome anything that Mother Nature throws at 'em. With the old lady of weather woes threatening rain, thunder and all their cousins, 2018 Art Ball Rebecca Fletcher and her troops prepared for the challenge by tenting the outdoor terrace leading to the "Horizon: … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Art Ball
Equest After Dark Gala Guests Had A Blast At The Bomb Factory With Bubbles, Baubles And Beads
Surrounded by bootleggers and baubled babes, Equest Development Director Christine Volkmer looked downright relieved on Friday, April 20. For the first time in recent years, she wasn’t worried about having guests bused to Texas Horse Park or having to face torrential storms. The decision was made to hold the raise-the-roof Equest Gala fundraiser at The Bomb … [Read more...] about Equest After Dark Gala Guests Had A Blast At The Bomb Factory With Bubbles, Baubles And Beads
Cristo Rey Dallas’ 2018 Grow The Grove Plans Announced Celebrating Mayor Mike Rawlings
The Cain sisters (Nancy Cain Marcus and Nelda Cain Pickens) must be akin to Tom Sawyer. When they undertake a project, they make it so much fun that others just naturally want to join in the effort. And their most recent undertaking — 3rd Annual Grow the Grove — has drawn quite a crew to raise funds for Cristo Rey Dallas.Joining the sisters are Honorary Co-Chairs Patty … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas’ 2018 Grow The Grove Plans Announced Celebrating Mayor Mike Rawlings
2018 Visionary Women Luncheon Bridged The Generations To Celebrate Claire Cunningham, Natalie Morin And Sarah Jones
Over the past 125 year the Juliette Fowler Communities has grown from the late Juliette Fowler’s original focus on orphans to include seniors, rehabilitation and young women who have aged out of the foster care system. Today it touches all generations from babies to seniors. Perhaps that’s why the makeup of the 700 guests in the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom perfectly … [Read more...] about 2018 Visionary Women Luncheon Bridged The Generations To Celebrate Claire Cunningham, Natalie Morin And Sarah Jones
JUST IN: SMU’s Dedman School Of Law Gets A $4M Gift Resulting In The Robert B. Rowling Center For Business Law and Leadership
And North Texas philanthropy continues to simply amaze. A combined gift of $4M for SMU’s Dedman School of Law has just been revealed. Thanks to $1M from the Dedman Foundation and $3M from Mr./Mrs./Miss Anonymous, the center will “train the next generation of prominent legal and business leaders and influence national conversations surrounding business and corporate law.”Ah, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SMU’s Dedman School Of Law Gets A $4M Gift Resulting In The Robert B. Rowling Center For Business Law and Leadership
2018 Crystal Charity Ball Theme — “A Celebration in Nouvelle-Orléans” — Has A Personal Meaning For Chair Claire Emanuelson
Mother Nature was on her best behavior Wednesday, April 18. Or, — perhaps it’s always that way at Beth and Fin Ewing’s Park Cities home. As Beth greeted the guests, she had Jackson under one arm. Beth admitted after seeing Verdell in “As Good As It Gets,” she had to have a Brussels Griffon. And to balance the Ewing canine collection, Jackson’s pal, All-American mix Greico, made … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Theme — “A Celebration in Nouvelle-Orléans” — Has A Personal Meaning For Chair Claire Emanuelson
More Than 200 Lunched In NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard To “Dec My Room”
The weather was tailor-made for an outdoor lunch on Wednesday, April 18, and Room To Grow Co-Chairs Kim Bannister, Jamie Sanger and Andrea Weber along with NorthPark Co-Chairs Kristen Gibbins and Andrea Nayfa took full advantage of it. Among the sculptures in the shaded Neiman Marcus Courtyard at NorthPark Center, the ladies were joined by more than 200 of their pals to hear … [Read more...] about More Than 200 Lunched In NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard To “Dec My Room”
Pi Beta Phi “Ungala” Looked Downright Celestial With Guests Breezing Around In White
The Dallas Pi Beta Phi's "Ungala" at Rachael and Bob Dedman's Preston Hollow estate lucked out on Tuesday, April 17. The chilly temperatures had been replaced by warmer weather. But that change of temps was due to winds blowing through that put a bit of a challenge for the use of the backyard terrace.But perhaps Mother Nature thought that since the theme was "Celestial … [Read more...] about Pi Beta Phi “Ungala” Looked Downright Celestial With Guests Breezing Around In White