Memorial Day usually means a time when things wind down for the summer. But leave it to the year 2020 — things just aren’t the same. For instance, it’s just been revealed that change is in the wind over at Leukemia Texas. Mandy O’Neill, who has served as CEO since 2012, has taken a new position as senior vice president of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. According … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jessica Dunn To Succeed Mandy O’Neill At Leukemia Texas
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Canceled Event SOS: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s Little Black Dress Girls’ Night
According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Jay McAuley, As novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread, per CDC guidance, we are unfortunately canceling Little Black Dress scheduled for Friday, May 8. We do not take these actions lightly, but as a nonprofit health system, we must first consider the health and safety of our community. Our annual Little … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s Little Black Dress Girls’ Night
JUST IN: 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon Date And Place Revealed
2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tananbaum just sent word about the date and place for the Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's campaign against breast cancer. Get your calendars out and mark down Wednesday, October 14, and set your GPS for the Hilton Anatole. In the meantime, stay tuned for details on who will be keynote … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon Date And Place Revealed
JUST IN: Peggy Meyer To Chair 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Jill Tananbaum As Underwriting Chair
While it may seem way too cold to be out, the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon past chairs couldn’t resist getting together for lunch today at Park House. The big news was who would be chairing the 2020 fundraiser in October. It will be blonde Peggy Meyer, who did double duty in 2018 by co-chairing the Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Peggy Meyer To Chair 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Jill Tananbaum As Underwriting Chair
2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth is barely 4’11”, but when she entered the Anatole’s Wedgewod Room just past 11 a.m. on Friday, October 11, she was a true starburst of energy and shine. Her presence was for the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. But before the diminutive blonde Broadway babe arrived for the … [Read more...] about 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's Celebrating Women Luncheon Chair Laura Downing and her gal-pal/Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner picked a lively sprite as their keynote speaker —Kristin Chenoweth. While Kristin had not been a victim of breast cancer, she had more than witnessed the fear, frustration and cruelty of the disease in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon
Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Unlike most patron parties, the 2019 Celebrating Women (CW) gathering on Thursday, October 3, at Kathy and Larry Helm's home was a bit of a parting of the ways and introductions to new supporters. Connie Yates, who had been the face and voice for CW presenting sponsor Tom Thumb/ Albertsons and a longtime supporter both personally and professionally of the annual … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Due to Sunday night’s tornadic tear up, attendance at this week’s fundraisers has been a bit off. And, of course, today’s drizzle doesn’t help. However, tomorrow morning promises to be warmer and drier for the Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure around the NorthPark neighborhood. However, anyone who has tried to drive in North Dallas knows that it’s been a bit of a … [Read more...] about Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
Dig out your parachutes and sweaters pronto. Come Thursday, North Texas is going to be deep diving when it comes to temperatures. The high on Thursday is to be flirting with 90, but it’s going to be downhill from there. Come Friday when fundraising luncheons like Baylor Scott and White Foundation Dallas' Celebrating Women and New Friends New Life's Annual Luncheon, as well … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Women Rock
According to Women Rock Founder LuAnn Daniel, Our beginning- a small moment Often the smallest moments make the biggest difference in our lives. In 2010, when Susan Hicks lost her battle with breast cancer, what seemed like a ‘small moment” was the first shot fired in the war that Women Rock is waging against breast cancer. Her brave and faithful journey and her ability … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Women Rock
Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker
Kristin Chenoweth is more than the adorable, Tony Award-winning sweetheart of Broadway. She’s also an upfront-type gal from Oklahoma with a wicked sense of humor. For instance, in her book “A Little Bit Wicked,” she recalled when meeting NBC chief Jeff Zucker, who axed her show after a few episodes, she tells him: ‘Hey! Thanks for canceling my show, you party-pooper.’” But … [Read more...] about Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker