Just when it seems like July is going to be a desert of activities following the Fourth of July, there is an oasis of fun fundraising. It’s the 4th Annual Talk of the Town on Thursday, July 12, at Vouv Meeting and Event Space.Presented by Smith Thompson Security, the evening will include a seated dinner, games, live and silent auctions and “a fireside chat.” That last item … [Read more...] about Talk About The Perfect Father’s Day Gift — An Evening With Chuck Cooperstein, George Dunham, Craig Miller, Eric Nadel And Brad Sham
Conversation, lecture, panel discussion
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner
When Leslie Ann Crozier rallied her troops for the first Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum and Dinner on Monday, May 7, at the Bush Institute, it was an interesting mix of people to lean about the advancements in treating the disease. The evening included everyone from people who have had family members and friends suffer from the disease like Event Co-Chair Katherine Wynne and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner
JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
There was a time when Earvin “Magic” Johnson was not the legendary point guard for the LA Lakers. Rather, he was just one of several children living with their folks in Lansing, Michigan, where his dad, Earvin Johnson Sr., worked two jobs — on the assembly line at General Motors and collecting garbage. His mom, Christine Johnson, was a school custodian during the day and took … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Netted $160,000 And Will Become An Annual Fundraiser
Triumph Over Alzheimer Founder Leslie Ann Crozier has just announced that the TOA 2018 Forum and Dinner that was held last month at the George W. Bush Institute will become an annual event and with good reason. The evening that boasted a symposium featuring Drs. Michael Hayden, Roger Rosenberg, and Rudy Tanzi discussing developments in the research and treatment of Alzheimer’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Netted $160,000 And Will Become An Annual Fundraiser
JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
Two former Cattle Baron’s Ball chairs are partnering up to co-chair The Family Place’s 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. The two are Amy Turner, who chaired CBB in 2005, and Sunie Solmon, who just finished up last year’s CBB.According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, “We are so honored to have Amy and Sunie spearheading this year’s Texas Trailblazer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award
Ron Kirk had better make room for another accolade in his CV and a place in his trophy collection. On Friday, October 12, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will present him with the H. Neil Mallon Award at the organization’s 35th Annual H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Hilton Anatole.Named after the late Dresser Industries chairman who founded today’s World … [Read more...] about Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award
Despite Tales Of An Adolphus Haunting, Cattle Baron’s Ball’s 2018 Research Symposium Energized Fundraising To Beat Cancer
Thanks to CBB Research Symposium Co-Chairs Amy Green, Kris Johnson and Melissa Sherrill Martin, the ladies of Cattle Baron’s Ball headed their SUVs toward downtown Dallas on Monday, April 30, for the 2018 Research Symposium hosted by The Adolphus, Mary Kay and The Deason Foundation and sponsored by Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers, Mary Kay Inc. and The Deason Foundation.The … [Read more...] about Despite Tales Of An Adolphus Haunting, Cattle Baron’s Ball’s 2018 Research Symposium Energized Fundraising To Beat Cancer
Baylor Scott And White Uterus Transplant And Obstetric Teams Provide Updated Information On Successful Births
It’s not the most comfortable subject, but for around 200 guests it was the subject du jour on Monday, April 30 at the Dallas Country Club. The subject — uterine transplants.It had been discussed by Dr. Giuliano Testa back in 2015 , at the quarterly meeting of the Baylor Medical Center Foundation quarterly meeting. But the discussion only hinted at what Baylor Scott And … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Uterus Transplant And Obstetric Teams Provide Updated Information On Successful Births
Former “20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas To Speak At The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy” Fundraiser
It’s not everyone who has Diane Sawyer and David Muir show up for their going away party. Well, “20/20” anchor Elizabeth Vargas did. After working at ABC for 21 years, she was the guest of honor at a party Monday, May 21, hosted by Senior Executive Producer David Sloan.Starting Monday the 55-year-old brunette will be “the face of the new A&E franchise, ‘A&E … [Read more...] about Former “20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas To Speak At The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy” Fundraiser
Better Hustle To Sign Up For A 2018 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Session
While some may be powering down for summer hibernation, nonprofits are gearing up for a repeat performance of the North Texas history-making fundraiser — North Texas Giving Day. Once again the folks over at Communities Foundation of Texas are orchestrating the wallet-opening program that will take place on Thursday, September 20.Ah, remember back in 2011 when North … [Read more...] about Better Hustle To Sign Up For A 2018 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Session
More Than 200 Lunched In NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard To “Dec My Room”
The weather was tailor-made for an outdoor lunch on Wednesday, April 18, and Room To Grow Co-Chairs Kim Bannister, Jamie Sanger and Andrea Weber along with NorthPark Co-Chairs Kristen Gibbins and Andrea Nayfa took full advantage of it. Among the sculptures in the shaded Neiman Marcus Courtyard at NorthPark Center, the ladies were joined by more than 200 of their pals to hear … [Read more...] about More Than 200 Lunched In NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard To “Dec My Room”