Just as every person is different, so is their journey when they learn that they have breast cancer. The fear and confusion of how to beat the disease is simply daunting. The mind is boggled with so many questions like, what’s the next step? What the heck is chemo brain? What will I do with my kids when I'm going through treatments? What exactly does an oncologist do? In a … [Read more...] about 2021 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s Patient Navigation Program
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Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
In the Hilton Anatole’s Wedgwood Room, guests did a double-take on Friday, September 24. Despite reports that 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon featured author Goldie Hawn would be unable to attend the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser in person, she was very present... thanks to life-size cutouts. One stood solo on the right side of the room; the other was placed in front of a … [Read more...] about Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
It was months in the making and the more than a thousand Chick Litters got back on their stiletto stilts to gather for the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser at the Anatole on Friday, September 24. Despite guest speaker Goldie Hawn having to virtually attend the luncheon via a pre-recorded interview with NBC5's Laura Harris, Goldie's life-size likeness was the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
Baylor Foundation VP Cynthia Krause Knows All-Too-Well The Danger Of Postponing A Mammogram
In North Texas fundraising circles, it seems like everybody knows one of the Krauses. There’s David Krause, whose resume includes fundraising for Baylor Health Care System Foundation (1987-1995), Children’s Medical Center of Dallas (1996 to 2005) and Parkland Hospital Foundation (2005 to 2019), where he led the $150M campaign. And there’s his wife, Cynthia Krause, who has been … [Read more...] about Baylor Foundation VP Cynthia Krause Knows All-Too-Well The Danger Of Postponing A Mammogram
New Friends New Life’s 2021 ProtectHer Award Recipients Announced At Outdoor Launch Party
Somebody wished upon a lucky star for the New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Launch Party on Wednesday, September 21, to have clear skies. And what do you know? Their wish was granted for the invitation-only outdoor gathering at NFNL's headquarters, where Ruthie's Rolling Cafe and Baldos Ice Cream filled the menu bill for guests at socially-distanced tables. But the news of … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s 2021 ProtectHer Award Recipients Announced At Outdoor Launch Party
MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel, “Community Partners of Dallas is gearing up for our upcoming 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon on Friday, September 24, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. While we have just announced a change regarding our featured speaker Goldie Hawn, who will now be joining us on ‘the big screen’ instead of in person due to … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
Change Of Plans Alert!: Goldie Hawn’s Gonna Be Right At Home On 2021 Chick Lit’s Big Screen
When it comes to screens, Goldie Hawn is a pro. From her giggling and dancing days on "Laugh-In" to her bringing smiles via movie films like “Seems Like Old Times,” “Overboard” and “The First Wives Club,” she simply sparkles. That’s why news of her having to transition from an in-person appearance to an on-screen attendance for the 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon won’t take the wind … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: Goldie Hawn’s Gonna Be Right At Home On 2021 Chick Lit’s Big Screen
Klyde Warren Park’s Child-Focused Events Are Postponed This Weekend
At this time area children's hospitals are really being challenged by COVID. There are reportedly no ICU beds available at pediatric hospitals and the staffs are working around-the-clock to care for their little patients and families. With this development, the Klyde Warren Park crew has taken the step to postpone this weekend's "child-focused" activities — The Boho "Mini" … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Child-Focused Events Are Postponed This Weekend
JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Lupita Nyong’o To Virtually Appear At New Friends New Life’s Annual Luncheon
Another big luncheon has claimed its place on October’s fundraising calendar. 2021 New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Jan Osborn and Trina Terrell-Andrews have just announced that the hybrid event scheduled for Friday, October 8, at the Omni Dallas Hotel will virtually feature author/producer/award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o in “A Conversation with Lupita … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Lupita Nyong’o To Virtually Appear At New Friends New Life’s Annual Luncheon
2021 Humble Beginnings Luncheon To Celebrate Dallas’ “Come Together” For Austin Street Center
Austin Street Center is using its 21st Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon “Come Together” to “celebrate the way in which the Dallas community rallied to support its neighbors over the past 18 months, including the Center which provides safe shelter and basic necessities for the city’s most vulnerable homeless.” Taking place on Friday, October 15, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, … [Read more...] about 2021 Humble Beginnings Luncheon To Celebrate Dallas’ “Come Together” For Austin Street Center
Tom Thumb And Albertsons Companies Foundation To Return as 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Presenting Sponsor
Great news to start the week! 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell, Underwriting Chair/sisters-in-law Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi and Honorary Co-Chairs Gene Jones, Charlotte Jones, Karen Jones and Lori Jones have sent word that Tom Thumb and Albertsons Companies Foundation will return as presenting sponsor for the 22nd annual fundraising luncheon … [Read more...] about Tom Thumb And Albertsons Companies Foundation To Return as 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Presenting Sponsor