2023 Can Do! Luncheon Co-Chairs/gal pals Liza Collins and Rachel Stephens have been busy lining up people and a presenting sponsor for the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser. The ladies have arranged to have The Rosewood Foundation serve as the luncheon’s very first presenting sponsor. Still another development is philanthropist Betty Regard’s signing on as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Betty Regard To Be Honorary Chair For Can Do! Lunch Presented By The Rosewood Foundation
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Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries
In years past the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour was a chance to visit the little ones who would benefit from the annual Dallas County children’s charities fundraiser. But this year on Thursday, February 16 it was more a case of eyeballing dirt that would one day be the setting for future programs for the children. The five-hour tour of seven 2023 beneficiaries sponsored by … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries
Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Jack Knox “Ignites” His Love For SMU With A $11M Gift
Back in the 1960s, Jack Knox was that tall drink of water that any mom would have wanted for her daughter’s beau. With both a degree in English (1960) and a law degree from SMU (1963), plus chiseled good looks, diamond blue eyes and a dazzling smile, the Breckinridge native who was raised in Weatherford just shone when he walked into a room. And there was something about his … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Jack Knox “Ignites” His Love For SMU With A $11M Gift
Award-Winning Journalist Byron Harris To Be Honored At Literacy Achieve’s Wings Of Spring Dinner
Celebrating the 26th anniversary of Literacy Achieves, Wings Of Spring Co-Chairs Melissa and Wilson Aurbach have announced that former WFAA investigative reporter Byron Harris will be honored with the 2023 Marnie Wildenthal Literacy Legacy Award at the organization's annual fundraiser on Thursday, March 30. According to Literacy Achieves CEO Dionne Kirby, "Naming all the … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Journalist Byron Harris To Be Honored At Literacy Achieve’s Wings Of Spring Dinner
Camp Fire First Texas’ 2023 Board Of Director Officers, Chairman’s Award Announced
Camp Fire First Texas’ 2023 board of directors and officers have been revealed along with the presentation of the 2022 Chairman’s Award, “which recognizes devoted and outstanding service to the chairman.” The slate of new officers who also served on the executive committee include the following: Chairman of the Board Anne Carvalho, Administration Vice Chair Lisa Mares, … [Read more...] about Camp Fire First Texas’ 2023 Board Of Director Officers, Chairman’s Award Announced
JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton “Boldly Shape Tomorrow’s” SMU With A $20M Gift
Mary and Rich Templeton are the type of folks who people claim “got here as fast as they could,” despite not being born in Texas. And in their cases, it was following graduation from Union College that Rich joined Texas Instruments, while Mary went to work at GE in the early 1980s. As a result of their planting roots and raising a family in North Texas more than 40 years … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton “Boldly Shape Tomorrow’s” SMU With A $20M Gift
Coach Ken Carter Is Bringing His Message Of Mentoring Disadvantage Youth To Pot Of Gold Luncheon
For the 26th Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, Event Co-Chairs Brittany and Caleb Bachelor have arranged to have "celebrated author, philanthropist and powerhouse speaker" Coach Ken Carter to be the keynote speaker for the Rainbow Days fundraiser. The subject of the hit movie, "Coach Carter," that starred Samuel L. Jackson, Ken made national news for "suspending his … [Read more...] about Coach Ken Carter Is Bringing His Message Of Mentoring Disadvantage Youth To Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Vogel Alcove’s Annual Art Performances Event Will Be A Strumming Tritt And A Shaking (P)Elvis
Annual Art Performance Event Co-Chairs Amanda and Scott Beck, Alex Holmes and Natalie and Creighton Stark III have finalized the plans for the Vogel Alcove’s flagship fundraiser. Taking place at Gilley’s Dallas on Saturday, April 22, the evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with an open-bar reception in the Bonnie and Clyde Speakeasy. Afterward the main show will kick off at 7 … [Read more...] about Vogel Alcove’s Annual Art Performances Event Will Be A Strumming Tritt And A Shaking (P)Elvis
JUST IN: Innovative Community Advocate Peter Brodsky To Receive 2023 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
While some may think that Peter Brodsky with his Yale education has had a pretty easy life as the step-grandson of the noted economist Peter Bernstein, they would be sadly mistaken. Growing up in Brooklyn, Peter experienced his mother being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when he was 11 followed by his sister dying from an allergic reaction when he was 15. As a result of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Innovative Community Advocate Peter Brodsky To Receive 2023 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
The 5th Annual North Star Luncheon presented by ExxonMobil is still more than two months away benefiting Family Compass and there are just three tables left. Taking place at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, April 24, the featured speaker is Erin Gruwell, who rose to national attention when she and her 150 high school students known as the Freedom Writers — who came from … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 2023 Big Night Fundraiser At The Factory
Big Thought’s “Big Night 2023” is less than a month away and all the big elements are in place. Taking place at The Factory in Deep Ellum on Saturday, March 4, the fundraiser boasts leadership including Event Co-Chairs Lynn and Allan McBee and Christa and Ketric Sanford with Honorary Co-Chairs Sasha and DeMarcus Lawrence and Donna Wilhelm. Serving as host for the night … [Read more...] about Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 2023 Big Night Fundraiser At The Factory