Summertime is a great time to play trivia. Thanks to The Family Place’s 2023 Trailblazer Award Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Jacaman and Holly Krug and Honorary Co-Chairs Stephanie and Travis Hollman, this year’s keynote speaker is ripe for a quiz. Before getting to the clues, here are the fundraiser's facts. It will be taking place on Friday, September 29, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s Trailblazer Keynoter Was A “Pretty Baby” Who Might Have Been A “Pretty Woman”
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JUST IN: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 30th Annual Luncheon With Nicole Kidman Netted $600,000
Before taking off for summer travels, the Genesis Women's Shelter accountants were pounding out the results of last month's 30th Anniversary Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Thanks to a stellar crowd and keynoter Nicole Kidman, Luncheon Co-Chairs Monica and Brent Christopher and Genesis CEO Jan Langbein reported the event netted $600,000 to support Genesis' mission to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 30th Annual Luncheon With Nicole Kidman Netted $600,000
The Warren Center’s Fantasy Football Draft Will Have A Couple Of Stones In The Throw
Dr. Phyllis Stone specializes in pediatric care. It is thanks to her work and appreciation of early child intervention (ECI) that she has become not only The Warren Center's newest board member, but even more. She and her husband Jim Stone have just signed on to co-chair The Warren Center's 30th Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night Party. According to Phyllis, "As a … [Read more...] about The Warren Center’s Fantasy Football Draft Will Have A Couple Of Stones In The Throw
JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Card Tri-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Dates Announced
While most folks are busy packing trunks for summer camp and tying down summer vacation plans, there are three gals who are planning on doing a heck of a lot of shopping in October. And they don’t plan to do it alone. The trio is Katy Brooks, Sharon Lee Clark and Kameron Westcott, who will be tri-chairing The Family Place’s 31st Partners Card shop-athon fundraiser from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place’s 2023 Partners Card Tri-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Dates Announced
Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit Luncheon
It might all have been a reality TV show, except no cameras were rolling. Lisa Vanderpump, the English-born star of Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," was dressed in a black coat with gold braiding, black pants, black spiked boots and long gold earrings at the Thursday, April 20, sponsor party for the annual Chick Lit Luncheon benefiting … [Read more...] about Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit Luncheon
JUST IN: Dak Prescott And Children’s Cancer Fund Team Just Scored A Record-Breaking $1.5M Check
Dallas Cowboys Quarterback/NFL Man of the Year Dak Prescott went to the hospital today. Whoa! Don’t get your get-well cards ready. Thank-you cards might be more appropriate. The Dakster was at Children’s Medical Center Dallas this afternoon for a record-breaking occasion. It was the check presentation for April’s 2023 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala co-chaired by Heather Randall … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dak Prescott And Children’s Cancer Fund Team Just Scored A Record-Breaking $1.5M Check
Four-Year-Old Super Hero Hank Taylor Rightly Declared 2023 Family Night At Six Flags Was “His Night”
As perfect as the weather was for Family Night at Six Flags, it was even more outstanding for four-year-old Hank Taylor. In addition to having the entire park to party with Tweety Bird, Foghorn Leghorn and Sylvester the Cat, Hank and his family were celebrating a year since his last chemo treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma. The little fellow had earned quite a reputation for being … [Read more...] about Four-Year-Old Super Hero Hank Taylor Rightly Declared 2023 Family Night At Six Flags Was “His Night”
Grovel Alert: 2023 ReuNight
The countdown is really underway for 2023 ReuNight's dining, wining and paddling up. For those still putting their table together for The Family Place fundraiser on Thursday, May 18, time's a'wasting. The very few online single tickets are only available until COB Thursday, May 12. But ReuNight Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine, Margret Stafford and Piper Wyatt have hinted … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2023 ReuNight
CANCELLED: Wednesday’s Bash On The Boardwalk
Due to the horrific tragedy in Allen, the people in the surrounding communities are providing support and respect for the physical and emotional toll being born by the locals. One example is the Children’s Health fundraiser “Bash On The Boardwalk” in Plano scheduled for Wednesday night. In a statement provided by the event’s fundraisers, they explained, “We are … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Wednesday’s Bash On The Boardwalk
Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business
With April designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dallas CASA and its President/CEO Kathleen LaValle put its parking lot to use on Monday, April 10, promoting the work undertaken by the Dallas County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition. As guests like Family Compass CEO Ona Foster and Mosaic Family Services Children's Advocacy Coordinator Brandon Dawson heard from … [Read more...] about Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business