In its 68-year history, Crystal Charity Ball has provided more than $149,387,669 for children’s nonprofits in Dallas County. This past February the committee of 100 committed to raising $7,870,020 for eight beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Foundation for Callier Center for Communication … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
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West Nile Virus Is Far From Virtual With North Texas Counties Becoming State Hot Spots
With all this beautiful weather, there couldn’t be a better time than now to get outdoors for a walk, pedaling on that bike or getting down and dirty in the garden. And while the temperatures have been user-friendly, there are some not-so-friendly critters still out there — mosquitoes. Besides the itching and the resulting red bump(s), the skeeters’ itty-bitty bite can … [Read more...] about West Nile Virus Is Far From Virtual With North Texas Counties Becoming State Hot Spots
September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
The recent COVID-19 cases have been rising and falling and rising like a hyper cheerleader since September started. But most folks are too busy trying to adjust to the new world of education. Pity the parents who are having to make the Solomon decision on how to school their youngster(s) and/or whether extra-curricular activities are all systems go or no-go. In the meantime, … [Read more...] about September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled
For the first time in its 46-year history the grand dame of North Texas fashion fundraising presentations — Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon — has been canceled. Scheduled to take placed on Thursday, October 22, at NorthPark Center, the decision was made “out of abundance of caution due to COVID-19.” However, CCB … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled
Canceled Event SOS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld, We hope you and your loved ones are well as we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. This year, we were honored to serve as Chairs of the annual Dallas Symphony Gala. However, due to the ongoing health crisis, we must share the unfortunate news that the 20/21 Gala has … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
August 27 Updates: Cancellations And Going Virtual
The good news is the daily numbers of COVID-19 cases and death are not as bad as a month ago. The not-so-good news is today’s update, with three cancellations of sizable fundraising events that like others were so dependent upon financial support. Even if the events are not taking place due to COVID-10 concerns, the organizations would be so grateful for a … [Read more...] about August 27 Updates: Cancellations And Going Virtual
Canceled Event SOS: Wilkinson Center’s Spirit Of Taos
According to Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder, On behalf of the Friends of Wilkinson Center and Friends President Caitlin Morris Hyatt, it is with a heavy heart that I announced the cancellation of our 2020 Spirit of Taos fundraiser. With the health and well-being of our supporters our highest priority, the event originally scheduled for Saturday, … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Wilkinson Center’s Spirit Of Taos
August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
On the boot heels of 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s cancellation, more notices of change of plans are coming in with September appearing to be the hardest hit. Here's today's rundown of developments: Canceled Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Annual Hope Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, September 24 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer party scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
JUST IN: Despite 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s Being Canceled, The Fundraising Will Giddy-Up On
North Texas' Cattle Baron’s Ball is one of the fall season’s biggest fundraisers with more than 3,000 guests partying to raise funds for cancer research in North Texas with the American Cancer Society. Since its establishment in 1974, it has not only raised more than $85M but it has become the “world’s largest single night fundraiser for the American Cancer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Despite 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s Being Canceled, The Fundraising Will Giddy-Up On
July 28 Update: Cancellation
Despite the COVID-19 cases seeming to be on the downswing, the North Texas fundraising events are still taking hits… and this one is a big one. Here is today’s update: Cancellation Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala scheduled for Saturday, September 12 As reported before, all the area nonprofits are experiencing dramatic challenges with the arts feeling like they’re on … [Read more...] about July 28 Update: Cancellation
Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
According to Family Gateway CEO/President Ellen Magnis, Due to the COVID-19 crisis and for the health and safety of our community, we decided to cancel our annual Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon which was expected to have more than 800 attendees. The event was scheduled for September 24 at the Omni Dallas Hotel and was to feature Chris Gardner, inspiration for the … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon