It was a bit like playing “Where’s Waldo?” at the reception for the 2022 Robert S. Folsom Award dinner on Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole. As the Chantilly Ballroom’s lobby filled with 700+ guests, the question making the rounds was, where were the honorees — Linda and Mitch Hart? Guests on the left side of the lobby were pointed to the opposite side, where they … [Read more...] about 2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
Despite a pandemic delay of more than a year, Methodist Health System Foundation’s Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner took place on Friday, April 8, at the Anatole. And while its honorees were North Texas’ community champions/philanthropic powerhouse Linda and Mitch Hart, organizers who claimed to be their longtime friends couldn’t help but kid them with tales of past … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
JUST IN: 2022 Celebrating Women Luncheon Plans Revealed For Fall In-Person Fundraiser
With spring fundraising in overdrive, there are signs that the latter part of 2022 is going to be just as busy. Today the dining room table of Tracey Kozmetsky’s gorgeous home was surrounded throughout the day by women including Jennifer Dix, Carol Seay, Ann Dyer, Pam McCallum, Angie Kadesky and Melinda Knowles. Instead of chowing down, the ladies were putting personal notes on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Celebrating Women Luncheon Plans Revealed For Fall In-Person Fundraiser
JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women To Provide Nearly $1M For Three Initiatives To Battle Breast Cancer
While a new possible COVID descendant — Omicron — has been hinting to be an unwanted holiday visitor, efforts raised in October are coming to fruition. It seems that back in October Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell and Underwriting Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi decided to present the stories of personal journey of those suffering and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women To Provide Nearly $1M For Three Initiatives To Battle Breast Cancer
2021 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Cure Is The Intent
Tuesday was a big day for Celebrating Women. While it would have been the day before the big annual fundraising luncheon for Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s fight against breast cancer if it hadn't been for COVID, it turned out to serve as a reminder of how Celebrating Women’s efforts have been life-changing. The occasion centered around a lady you might not know, … [Read more...] about 2021 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Cure Is The Intent
2021 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s Patient Navigation Program
Just as every person is different, so is their journey when they learn that they have breast cancer. The fear and confusion of how to beat the disease is simply daunting. The mind is boggled with so many questions like, what’s the next step? What the heck is chemo brain? What will I do with my kids when I'm going through treatments? What exactly does an oncologist do? In a … [Read more...] about 2021 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s Patient Navigation Program
Baylor Foundation VP Cynthia Krause Knows All-Too-Well The Danger Of Postponing A Mammogram
In North Texas fundraising circles, it seems like everybody knows one of the Krauses. There’s David Krause, whose resume includes fundraising for Baylor Health Care System Foundation (1987-1995), Children’s Medical Center of Dallas (1996 to 2005) and Parkland Hospital Foundation (2005 to 2019), where he led the $150M campaign. And there’s his wife, Cynthia Krause, who has been … [Read more...] about Baylor Foundation VP Cynthia Krause Knows All-Too-Well The Danger Of Postponing A Mammogram
2021 Celebrating Women’s Email Series Is “Here For You” In The Battle Against Breast Cancer
October in these parts is known for the State Fair, Texas-OU, Cattle Baron’s Ball, Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness. Regarding that last one, North Texas has been a recognized leader is spreading the word and raising the funds in battling the disease. In addition to the one-day Komen Dallas More Than Pink Walk, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation is providing stories … [Read more...] about 2021 Celebrating Women’s Email Series Is “Here For You” In The Battle Against Breast Cancer
Rescheduled: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
Another healthcare group has decided to reschedule its major fall fundraiser to the spring. Methodist Health System Foundation was to honor Linda and Mitch Hart with its Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award on Friday, October 1. But the call was made to postpone it to Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. According to Foundation President Jim … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
"Turning lemons into lemonade” means transforming a not-so-great situation into a grand occasion. In the case of Lindalyn Bennett Adams, she turned lemons into lemon pie, with folks lining up for second helpings. If Lindalyn were to read the above description, she’d laugh that funny giggle, take a deep breath and with a twinkle in her eyes scoff at the idea that she had done … [Read more...] about A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Cancellation Is Not All Bad News
Another very tough decision has been days in the making. But it’s not all bad news and perfectly understandable. 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell along with their Underwriting Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi based the call on the fact that “ during this past month, Baylor Scott And White Health has been closely monitoring the recent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Cancellation Is Not All Bad News