Using Dallas Symphony Gala Co-Chair Barbara Daseke as his muse, event producer Todd Ficus filled the Meyerson with fluttering faux butterflies and whimsical wonder for the fall season's first black-tie gala on Saturday, September 28.Adding to the occasion the guests arose to the occasion with ladies in fabulous gowns and the gents stealing a bit of the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Dallas Symphony Gala
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MySweetCharity Gives A Thumbs Down To Nonprofit “Popularity Contests”
Yipes! MySweetCharity has been hit with all types of emails about programs pitting North Texas nonprofits and/or their representatives against each other in the hopes of landing a financial prize by garnering votes.Since its beginning, MSC has encouraged collaboration among the area nonprofits to help North Texans. It was never planned or suggested that area nonprofits … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Gives A Thumbs Down To Nonprofit “Popularity Contests”
JUST IN: 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans Announced For The Stewpot Celebrates 45th Anniversary
It’s rare when North Texas weather allows Margie and Ray Francis to open up their charming cottage along Turtle Creek for an outdoor event. According to Ray, it’s either too warm, too wet or too cold. But tonight it was just right for the kick-off of the 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon festivities, and the Francises’ backyard was this side of perfection with strings of lights … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans Announced For The Stewpot Celebrates 45th Anniversary
4th Annual Voices For A Cause Sounded The Need For Dallas CASA Volunteers With Rich Girls And Vinyl Countdown
Dallas CASA Young Professionals had fun with 80's icons like a DeLorean, huge Rubik Cubes and recycled vinyl records at The Rustic on Thursday, September 26, for its annual Voices for A Cause. And what would any fundraiser at The Rustic be without music? But Co-Chairs Bela Cooley, Elise Nichols and Megan Sterquell weren't going to have just one band on stage. They had both The … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Voices For A Cause Sounded The Need For Dallas CASA Volunteers With Rich Girls And Vinyl Countdown
JUST IN: Aimbridge Hospitality’s Judy Hendrick To Chair 2020 Go Red For Women Luncheon
Despite October being breast cancer awareness and domestic violence awareness month, the American Heart Association of Dallas has been making plans for its annual Go Red For Women Luncheon. It was just revealed that Aimbridge Hospitality Executive VP/Chief Financial Officer Judy Hendrick will chair the annual mega fundraiser on Friday, February 28, at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Aimbridge Hospitality’s Judy Hendrick To Chair 2020 Go Red For Women Luncheon
Daymond John Talks Up Family Gateway — And His Pal Mark Cuban — At The Group’s Sixth Annual Luncheon
Tiffany Cuban was there, while her husband Mark Cuban was said to be unavoidably detained elsewhere. But Mark was in attendance in spirit at least on Tuesday, September 26, when Family Gateway presented its sixth annual Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon at the Omni Dallas hotel. The fundraiser's featured guest was entrepreneur and branding expert Daymond John, who appears as a … [Read more...] about Daymond John Talks Up Family Gateway — And His Pal Mark Cuban — At The Group’s Sixth Annual Luncheon
2019 Runway Report Covered A Lot Of Territory For KidneyTexas Inc.’s 20th Anniversary
KidneyTexas Inc. had a lot on its plate to serve up for its annual Runway Report on Tuesday, September 24, at Brook Hollow. And that was way before the Chicken Milanese was served at 12:45 p.m.Following the reception where guests sipped champagne and had the opportunity to purchase chance tickets at 10:30 a.m., the program got underway at 11:20 a.m. with KidneyTexas … [Read more...] about 2019 Runway Report Covered A Lot Of Territory For KidneyTexas Inc.’s 20th Anniversary
Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Kicked Off Tablescapes’ 25th Anniversary Monday
Those Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae literally hold the "key" to success when it comes to fundraising events. And, boy, do they cover all the bases, especially when it comes to the 25th anniversary of Tablescapes!Today, in addition to the evening Tablescapes by Candlelight at the Dallas Country Club, they held a sneak preview of the set-up of the tables at 4 p.m. And … [Read more...] about Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Kicked Off Tablescapes’ 25th Anniversary Monday
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2019 Runway Report
KidneyTexas Inc.'s 2oth anniversary celebrated at its 2019 Runway Report with absolutely everything from former Dallas Cowboy greats parading the runway to one tyke, confronted with the applauding guests, scurrying backstage on Tuesday, September 24, at Brook Hollow Golf Club.In fact, there was so much, including a tribute to the late Mary Lee Cox, an interview with … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2019 Runway Report
Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
If you’ve never heard of Norman Borlaug, Community Partners of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel will set you straight. The late agronomist “was known as the man who saved a billion lives for his revolutionary approach to plant breeding that resulted in a wheat variety that exponentially increase yields while actively resisting drought and disease. His green revolution breakthrough … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
It was a coming together of the ages on Monday, September 23, in the Butterfly Atrium of Children’s Medical Center Dallas. There were nine-year-old Bennett Williams with his mom Kirsa Williams on the front row. A couple of rows back was a bewhiskered Brad Collins. The Williamses and Brad were total strangers.For more than 42 years Brad had worked at the Freeman … [Read more...] about It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
Monday is a bit of a confusing holiday/non-holiday. Not just because of its being called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but because it is a federal holiday but not a state, city nor county holiday.In other words, all non-essential federal government offices (i.e., U.S. Postal Service, Social Security Office, passport office, federal courtooms, etc.) will be … [Read more...] about Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday