While Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center were breaking ground and news at Harry Hines Boulevard and Paul M. Bass Way for the new Dallas pediatric campus on Tuesday, October 1, just up the boulevard the ladies like Cheryl Joyner, Katie Layton Oster, Kristi Francis, Rusty Duvall, Janet Evans, Linda Secrest and Christie Carter who fundraise were at Brook Hollow … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Crossed The Finish Line With Fashion, Kids And Honors
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Equest Mini-Ambassadors Were Show Stoppers At Fashion Show Patron Party At HPV Herrera Salon
The evening of the Equest Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show patron party could have been a real challenge. While having any occasion at Carolina Herrera's salon in Highland Park Village is always a treat, on the night of Thursday September 19, it was a perfect storm of sorts. Just a couple doors away, Yo Lobster was having its closing party with half-price partying for one and … [Read more...] about Equest Mini-Ambassadors Were Show Stoppers At Fashion Show Patron Party At HPV Herrera Salon
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: STEPS With Horses
According to STEPS With Horses’ Executive Director Dr. Hallie Sheade, “When life's challenges become overwhelming and conventional means offer little relief, it can feel isolating and discouraging. Now, picture stepping into a serene pasture, greeted by the gentle nuzzle of a therapy horse. At STEPS with Horses, this is the experience we offer. Here, individuals find a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: STEPS With Horses
MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Katherine Wyker, “Equest provides hope and healing to children and adults with diverse needs through its nationally recognized equine therapy programs. The organization helps transform the lives of over 2,000 participants a year, including individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, and learning … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
MySweetOpportunity: New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy
According to New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy Board Member and volunteer Kathleen Beisly, “We have built a community from all walks of life; our participants vary in age from the very young to over 90! Our program participants struggle with a wide range of disabilities, but find freedom, confidence, control and feelings of success when working with our horses. The majority … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy
MySweetOpportunity: Equest Fall Fair And Open House
According to Equest volunteer Margaret Wolf, “When my son Ryan Wolf was born with a cognitive delay, my husband and I decided to try any therapy, any doctor’s suggestion, any plan to improve his life. When we discovered Equest - Ryan was six. He has been a client for over 25 years. The transformative impact of the horses has made huge difference in his life. He has grown up … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Equest Fall Fair And Open House
Highland Park Village Merchants To Be Showcased At The 2024 Equest Fashion Show Revealed
Equest Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show has a whole lot of runway looks set up for the Tuesday, October 1, fundraiser at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Putting their noggins together, Fashion Show Chair Katherine Wyker and Highland Park Village's Victoria Snee have come up with a collection of fashions for showstopping looks on the runway. In the lineup are … [Read more...] about Highland Park Village Merchants To Be Showcased At The 2024 Equest Fashion Show Revealed
2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Was In The Market For Its Kickoff
North Texas has had its time of Mother Nature throwing temper tantrums with tornadoes, ice storms, straight line winds, flooding and GRID MIA. But in recent days, it’s been a pretty sweet spot as Houston’s communities are underwater and Oklahoma has been decimated by tornadic devastation courtesy of cold fronts. Even on Thursday, May 9, with the possible threat of hail, a … [Read more...] about 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Was In The Market For Its Kickoff
Equest’s Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridled At The Anatole Despite A Naughty Party Pooper
On Saturday, April 27, Calvert Collins-Bratton declared that April had become the spring version of October when it came to fundraising. And right she was as she co-chaired Equest's Blue Ribbon Gala with her childhood friend/horse-loving Melissa Oates at the Hilton Anatole. Across North Texas, valets, caterers and venues were in overdrive with guests having to change in … [Read more...] about Equest’s Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridled At The Anatole Despite A Naughty Party Pooper
JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
Back in 1998, Sarah Wilke and Dr. Leighton K. Farrell came up with Project Transformation (PT) over lunch one day. The idea was to create a program that would “address three unique challenges: 1) how to meet the academic, physical, social-emotional and spiritual needs of children; 2) how to provide meaningful ways for college-age young adults to explore ministry opportunities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
Horse-Loving Patrons Were Updated About The Upcoming Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Since Equest mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger are old hands at welcoming guests to events, they looked right in place in the driveway of Kristy and Patrick Sands' home for the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala patron party on Thursday, April 4. Talk about horsepower on hooves and wheels! One of those arriving as a passenger was Equest Women's Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth. Instead … [Read more...] about Horse-Loving Patrons Were Updated About The Upcoming Equest Blue Ribbon Gala