The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball at Gilley's Dallas on Saturday, October 19. And, a heckuva lot of folks took full advantage of it to celebrate this year's theme, "True Grit," and to raise another big pile of money for the American Cancer Society. While past CBB Chairs like Founder Jacque Wynne, Mary Martha Pickens, Olivia … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Over the decades, the Cattle Baron’s Ball has been the strongest frontliner for cancer research and treatments. From that first get-together back in 1974 — when the entertainment was a neighborhood band and a guest hopped up on stage to sing along and the take was $56,000 — it’s been raising seven-figure funds and eyebrows annually. BTW, that guest was none other than Charlie … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Wednesday Night’s ReuNight Auction Items Revealed For The Family Place Fundraiser
The Family Place is finishing up its trio of big fundraising programs with ReuNight on Wednesday at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. In addition to the big-ticket seated supper, there is the live auction of just a handful of packages. Pull out your passports and warm up your bidding arms. Here's the collection that ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox and Natalie … [Read more...] about Wednesday Night’s ReuNight Auction Items Revealed For The Family Place Fundraiser
“True Grit” Tips For Saturday’s 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Fundraiser At Gilley’s
If ever there was a perfect day for outdoor activities in North Texas, today is just about at the top of the list. But 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley and their committee of 98 aren’t playing tennis, jogging or even sipping adult beverages on patios. They’re at Gilley’s setting up a massive room of silent auction items, stuffing favor bags, … [Read more...] about “True Grit” Tips For Saturday’s 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Fundraiser At Gilley’s
Daymond John Talks Up Family Gateway — And His Pal Mark Cuban — At The Group’s Sixth Annual Luncheon
Tiffany Cuban was there, while her husband Mark Cuban was said to be unavoidably detained elsewhere. But Mark was in attendance in spirit at least on Tuesday, September 26, when Family Gateway presented its sixth annual Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon at the Omni Dallas hotel. The fundraiser's featured guest was entrepreneur and branding expert Daymond John, who appears as a … [Read more...] about Daymond John Talks Up Family Gateway — And His Pal Mark Cuban — At The Group’s Sixth Annual Luncheon
2019 Runway Report Covered A Lot Of Territory For KidneyTexas Inc.’s 20th Anniversary
KidneyTexas Inc. had a lot on its plate to serve up for its annual Runway Report on Tuesday, September 24, at Brook Hollow. And that was way before the Chicken Milanese was served at 12:45 p.m. Following the reception where guests sipped champagne and had the opportunity to purchase chance tickets at 10:30 a.m., the program got underway at 11:20 a.m. with KidneyTexas … [Read more...] about 2019 Runway Report Covered A Lot Of Territory For KidneyTexas Inc.’s 20th Anniversary
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2019 Runway Report
KidneyTexas Inc.'s 2oth anniversary celebrated at its 2019 Runway Report with absolutely everything from former Dallas Cowboy greats parading the runway to one tyke, confronted with the applauding guests, scurrying backstage on Tuesday, September 24, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. In fact, there was so much, including a tribute to the late Mary Lee Cox, an interview with … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2019 Runway Report
Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Poor Olivia and Jeff Kearney. The Fort Worth couple had the best of intentions to head east to Dallas in time for Luke’s FastBreaks’ (LFB) 2019 Blue Jean Ball on the evening of Saturday, September 21. But first, they were waylaid by SMU fans leaving Fort Worth following the Ponies' win over TCU at Cowtown's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Then, after overcoming that slo-mo traffic … [Read more...] about Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
2019 Fur Ball Was A Purr-fect Tail-Wagging Success For The SPCA Of Texas
SPCA of Texas' black-tie guests immediately knew they were in the right place when they beheld the Hyatt Regency Canine Ambassador Leo, all dressed up and welcoming tummy rubs at the head of the escalator on Saturday, September 21, for the 2019 Fur Ball. And that was just the beginning of the night for humans to raise funds for critters in need of adoption and rescue. Here's a … [Read more...] about 2019 Fur Ball Was A Purr-fect Tail-Wagging Success For The SPCA Of Texas
7th Concert For A Cure For An Eyeful Of The Green Factor For Leukemia Texas
Sure North Texas Giving Day seemed to suck all the fundraising air out of the area on Thursday, September 19, but North Texas proved that there was still room for more nonprofit activities. While the CMA was making big CW news in Preston Hollow, Leukemia Texas' 7th Annual Concert for a Cure was literally getting a eyeful of Texas country musician Pat Green on stage at The Eye. … [Read more...] about 7th Concert For A Cure For An Eyeful Of The Green Factor For Leukemia Texas
Spirit Of Taos Guests Raised Funds With A Mariachi Band, A Seated Supper And Goodies Galore
On Saturday, September 14, The Hall on Dragon was transformed into a New Mexico festival thanks to the Wilkinson Center's Sixth Annual Spirit of Taos. From the greeting by a mariachi band to the live auction with a couple of getaway vacations and a gem of a timepiece, Event Chair Ellen Estee and her committee set the mood for fun and fundraising. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Guests Raised Funds With A Mariachi Band, A Seated Supper And Goodies Galore