In the 2020 Celebrating Women’s final video presentation before the virtual Dr. Oz conversation with Dr. Lucy Wallace next Wednesday, CW Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tananbaum wanted to emphasize how the annual Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation fundraiser supports the women of Dallas’ underserved communities. Thanks to Baylor Scott And White Community … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Community Care Clinics
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UT Dallas’ School Of The Arts And Humanities Has Five New Advisory Council Members
Tis the season for news about leadership changes and new members of board to be popping up. University of Texas at Dallas’ School Of Arts And Humanities has added five new members to its advisory council that services as “a liaison between the school and the Dallas-area community.” The five include: Suzanne Cole double majored at UT Dallas in Natural Sciences … [Read more...] about UT Dallas’ School Of The Arts And Humanities Has Five New Advisory Council Members
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Is Canceled But Fundraising Will Continue For Children’s Charities
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
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s High-Risk Breast Program
Earlier this year, Baylor Scott And White Health launched the "High-risk Breast Program” thanks to generous support from Celebrating Women. It was developed because "up to 15% of women are high-risk for developing breast cancer and unaware." Already, 400 women who had a mammogram were notified of their risk of developing breast cancer and provided additional screening … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s High-Risk Breast Program
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Recipients Revealed Along With Changes For Annual Presentation
The Dallas Historical Society’s annual Awards For Excellence luncheon is undergoing some major changes. While other organizations have gone the virtual route, the DHS wanted to have an in-person celebration to show off its digs at the newly renovated Hall of State in Fair Park. With fingers crossed to have such an event, the presentation of the awards will not take place in the … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Recipients Revealed Along With Changes For Annual Presentation
2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
When the 2020 Cattle Barons’ Ball was canceled, it only meant that the in-person whooping and hollering were scotched. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the 2020 CBB silent and live auction arose for one mammoth online auction that kicks off Friday morning at 9 a.m. Oh, the joys of bidding and checking updates on the monitor from your keyboard without having to … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video Updates In October To Expand Breast Cancer Awareness
As part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2020 Celebrating Women Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tananbaum and the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation decided to change the traditional one-day-only luncheon fundraiser. Instead they focused the attention and efforts on making information easily available throughout the month for all … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video Updates In October To Expand Breast Cancer Awareness
Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
It was just a year ago that the Dallas CASA crew was preparing for its 40th anniversary of providing advocates for children in the protective care of the state. There were all types of ideas being investigated on how to make it a memory-maker of a year with in-person activities. Then all those plans tumbled when COVID-19 arrived this spring. But Dallas CASA President/CEO … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
2020 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Mimi Crume Sterling and Cari Walls have announced the final details for the annual fundraiser for the Business Council for the Arts. Taking place on Tuesday, November 17, the event, it was decided, will follow the trend of the season and be virtual from noon to 1 p.m., with Comerica Bank Senior VP/Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dye … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
7th Annual Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show Will Be An In-Person Fundraiser
While many traditional events have gone the virtual route during the rest of 2020, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Anne Ligon, Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show Chairs Karen Cox and Honorary Co-Chairs Claire Catrino and Cile McCormick are charging ahead with an in-person event. Plans call for the 7th annual fundraiser to get underway at the Fairmont Dallas … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show Will Be An In-Person Fundraiser