As crowded sidewalks led to SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium for The Podcast Live's Jamie Golden and Knox Mccoy and other stayed on couches to watch the 2022 White House Correspondents Dinner, hundreds of the black-tie optional types … finally … headed to the Arts District Mansion for the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer's 40th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 30. Like many others the … [Read more...] about Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration
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Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events
The upcoming weeks are going to be heart-stopping. It was the result of a perfect storm created last year. Due to the pandemic, many 2021 fall and winter fundraising events were pushed off to the spring of 2022. The hope was that restrictions would have eased off by then. The good news is that cases dramatically dropped — and so did the restrictions. But then a look at … [Read more...] about Instead of Spring Blossoms, April Showers Will Bring A Flood Of North Texas Fundraising Events
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations
For The Senior Source Tuesday, March 1, was a big day worth waiting for. After scheduling-and-postponing its Spirit of Generations luncheon over the past two years, it was not only taking place, it was in-person and mostly maskless at the Hilton Anatole. And to add polish to the occasion, there was much to celebrate, like Kathy and Larry Helm being presented the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations
POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine
Well, it appears that Mother Nature got the best of tonight’s Vine and Dine. Despite yesterday's claim to carry on and the best efforts of the Ability Connection fundraiser organizers, the day's treacherous conditions of frigid temperatures and icy roads forced the last-minute postponement of the event scheduled to take place at The Hall On Dragon. While the news is … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Tonight’s Vine And Dine
RESCHEDULED: An Event To Remember
Slated to take place on Saturday, February 19, the third annual An Event To Remember has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7, to benefit the Dallas and Northeast Texas Alzheimer's Association. According to Dallas and Northeast Texas of Alzheimer's Association Manager of Relationship Events Nicole Garrison, "The date change is being made out of an abundance … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: An Event To Remember
RESCHEDULED: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest’s Visionary Luncheon
The Retina Foundation Of The Southwest's major fundraiser — Visionary Luncheon — was originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at the Hilton Anatole with fingers crossed that COVID would not be a problem. But something arose that changed the plans. And, no, it wasn't a virus. It seems that the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary is holding its Fashion Show and … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest’s Visionary Luncheon
POSTPONED: The Center For Vital Longevity 10th Anniversary Dinner
The Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas has been in operation for a decade. To celebrate that milestone, organizers decided to celebrate its anniversary and the Center’s Founder Dr. Denise C. Park’s understanding of "what make a mind vital and how to keep it that way for life.” As Denise described it, “The brain is giving up its secrets to us … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: The Center For Vital Longevity 10th Anniversary Dinner
RESCHEDULED: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Makes A Statement” By Rescheduling
Anyone who has ever been part of a fundraiser knows there are many working parts when it comes to postponing, rescheduling or…dang it...canceling an event. There are the speakers, the awardees, the venue, the event producers with their legions of models, the caterers, the staff and, of course, the key sponsors and guests. Despite all the heavy lifting, it's worth the hassle … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Makes A Statement” By Rescheduling
RESCHEDULED: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
With hospitals hitting new records of COVID cases and testing sites stretching over acres throughout North Texas, some very tough calls are being made about upcoming fundraisers. One of the first to readjust plans was The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon honoring Kathy and Larry Helm and presenting The Molly H. Bogen Service Award to the Junior League of … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine
According to Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall Clonts, “Ability Connection’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities…one person at a time. “After careful consideration, we chose to postpone the 13th Annual Vine And Dine until Thursday, February 24, at The Hall on Dragon. This was not an easy decision. However, given the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Ability: Connection’s Vine And Dine
Dallas CASA Classic Scores A Game-Changing $1.5M Check
While MySweetCharity doesn't cover golf tournaments, it certainly doesn't pass up a breathtaking check presentation. In this case it was the Dallas CASA Classic presented by Pioneer Natural Resources, Goldman Sachs and AT&T. Postponed from last spring to this past October, the fundraiser took places at two courses — the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Classic Scores A Game-Changing $1.5M Check