Mother Nature was playing nice on Wednesday, April 3, for Family Gateway at Sallie and Cavan Groves' home. The Day to Play patrons were able to gather poolside to hear from Day to Play Co-Chairs Jen Fahrenbruch, Jennifer Hull and Mandy Main about plans for the upcoming kid-friendly fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, as well as a new Kicks of Kids shoe drive. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about Day To Play Patrons Gathered Around The Pool To Be Thanked And Updated On Family Gateway Fundraiser
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Jr. Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Traded In Stetsons For Mouse Ears As A Late Season Windy Chill Blew In
While the turnout may not have been as expected for the Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball at American Airlines Center around noon on Sunday, March 31, there was a very good and real reason. The wind chill registered a temperature in the 40s, a drop of nearly 25 degrees from the day before. So, many parents who had weathered their children’s battle against cancer opted to stay … [Read more...] about Jr. Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Traded In Stetsons For Mouse Ears As A Late Season Windy Chill Blew In
Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
The Dallas Arboretum is just busting to break a Guinness Book of World Records this Saturday, and they need help to do it. At 11 a.m. the Easter Bunny is going to attempt to create the Largest Bunny Hop ever. To do this, he needs as many big and little folks to hop-hop-hop on board.But that’s not the only thing in store for Easter weekend at the Arboretum.It all starts … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
NorthStar Luncheon Reveals Tolleson Wealth Management As Presenting Sponsor But Only A Few Places Left
NorthStar Luncheon Co-Chairs Susan Jenevein and Candace Winslow just revealed a double-doozy of news about the Family Compass luncheon on Monday, April 22, at the Dallas Country Club.First, Tolleson Wealth Management has come on board as the presenting sponsor.According to Family Compass Executive Director Ona Foster, “We are so grateful to Tolleson Wealth … [Read more...] about NorthStar Luncheon Reveals Tolleson Wealth Management As Presenting Sponsor But Only A Few Places Left
Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
When asked his #1 piece of advice, Shark Tanker Daymond John’s answer is simply “Never stop learning.” While the self-made multi-millionaire never went to college (“I couldn’t afford it.”), his education came from every day encounters.According to Daymond, “While working at Red Lobster, I was always listening, asking questions and learning about the business from wait … [Read more...] about Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
The Family Place has added new faces to both its board of directors and TFP Foundation Board. TFP CEO Paige Flink revealed the following people have joined the board of directors: Marissa Anchia, Elizabeth Dacus, Barbara Durham, Lauran Goldberg, LaTanya Harris, Lindsay Jacaman, Linda Knox, Clarissa Lindenmeyer, Thomas McCollum, Javier Montemayor, Honey Owens, James Pasant, … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
Despite 2019 DSOL Presentation Having Fewer Debs, It Resulted In More Room To Flourish
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball went on a diet for 2019. Instead of the usual 40+ debs, DSOL President Lisa Loy Laughlin and Presentation Ball Chair Carla Leffert went lean with just 32 debs for the fundraiser at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 9.What a relief! Instead of the McDermott Hall stage bulging with girls in white gown and gents in tails, … [Read more...] about Despite 2019 DSOL Presentation Having Fewer Debs, It Resulted In More Room To Flourish
JUST IN: Miltenberger Family To Receive The Inaugural Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award At Family Gateway’s 2nd Annual Day To Play
Wednesday’s brief break from the gray, rainy days of February was just a refreshing reminder that sunny, user-friendly times are up ahead. Knowing that 2nd Annual Day to Play Tri-Chairs Jen Fahrenbruch, Jennifer Hull and Mandy Main and Honorary Chair Stephen Hipp have just revealed plans for the Family Gateway fundraiser.First, let’s get the housekeeping done. The date … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Miltenberger Family To Receive The Inaugural Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award At Family Gateway’s 2nd Annual Day To Play
JUST IN: Gloria Campos To Reflect On Changes In North Texas Families At North Star Luncheon
For over 40 years, Gloria Campos not only observed and reported on the growth of North Texas, she held a front row seat regarding the changing dynamics of families. In addition to being the mother of twin boys, she also served for decades as the producer of WFAA’s Wednesday’s Child program.North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Susan Wells-Jenevein and Candace Winslow … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gloria Campos To Reflect On Changes In North Texas Families At North Star Luncheon
Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson Was Surrounded By Friends And The Men In Her Life On The Eve Of The Ball
A tornado watch for North Texas had just been issued on Friday, November 30, as the evening drive-home traffic slogged along. But over at the Anatole, like Christmas elves, workers were putting the finishing touches on the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball in the Chantilly Ballroom.Upstairs 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson was in the Margaret Thatcher Suite … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson Was Surrounded By Friends And The Men In Her Life On The Eve Of The Ball
A Simple Thank You To … Children’s Cancer Fund
From Laura Moon,“A simple thank you to… Children’s Cancer Fund (CCF), a Dallas nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of pediatric cancer patients by providing funding for a child life specialist and for research. Although this letter says simple, it involves my son and our family’s journey through a life-altering diagnosis, and therefore, isn’t really simple at … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Children’s Cancer Fund