With the daily report of Tuesday's COVID-10 cases in Dallas County passing 3,500, the 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon team headed by Chair Melinda Knowles decided to join the rest of the spring North Texas fundraisers and go virtual. Not to worry, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas will still have a marvelous collection of fashions from Highland Park Village … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience
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Catherine And Gino Sabatini Showed Their Thanks In A Million Ways For Saving Their Son Roman’s Life
Catherine and Gino Sabatini didn’t just write a thank-you note when it came to the health of their son Roman Sabatini. But first, the backstory. It was back in 2018 when 16-year-old Roman started having headaches, rashes and a lingering cough. At one point during a Colorado ski vacation, he complained of stomach pains. Scared that it was a case of appendicitis, he was rushed … [Read more...] about Catherine And Gino Sabatini Showed Their Thanks In A Million Ways For Saving Their Son Roman’s Life
2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Honorees, Fashions And Details Revealed
Last night the gals who hadn’t worn stilettos in ages were wobbling over the cobblestone driveway leading to the exquisite backyard of Marcia and Mark King’s Preston Hollow estate. The reason for the invitation-only, in-person, masked, outdoor gathering, co-chaired by Mason Custard, Pilar Henry, Marcia King and Sara Stroud, was for the kick-off of the 2021 St. Valentine’s Day … [Read more...] about 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Honorees, Fashions And Details Revealed
MySweetEssential: Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Of North Texas
According to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Of North Texas Executive Director Leah Swanson, As the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to blood cancers, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is leading this offensive in advancing treatments for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma and improving the quality of life of patients and their families. Donors fund leading-edge research … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Of North Texas
Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns
It’s barely the middle of August and kids are heading back to school... sorta. Some will be doing it online and others in person. Unlike years past when the big deal was hitting Office Depot for school supplies, this year’s big deal is the risk of sending a youngster out the door to school. Luckily, the folks at Children’s Health have provided "Back-To-School Guidance" … [Read more...] about Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns
JUST IN: Jessica Dunn To Succeed Mandy O’Neill At Leukemia Texas
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
St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show Raised The Importance Of Pediatric Leukemia And Lymphoma Research
Guests at the 36th annual St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon were dressed to the nines on Wednesday, February 5, to check out the NorthPark fashions on the runway at the Meyerson. But some had bigger reasons to attend the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas fundraiser despite the wet, cold weather in North Texas that morning. It was because of … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show Raised The Importance Of Pediatric Leukemia And Lymphoma Research
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Nikki Webb must have had some pull with Mother Nature. Despite the threat of frigid weather and the possibility of icy roads for the event on Wednesday, February 5, the freezing temperatures held off until the next day. While there was still enough of a chill that required coats, guests wore their brightest red and pink … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
Grovel Alert: 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
Between her husband Crayton Webb moving his offices to larger spaces over the weekend and running a household with four youngsters, Nikki Webb would seem to have a full plate. But she’s also in charge of Wednesday’s St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Meyerson. In taking a headcount of the guests, she just sent word that only 40 tickets are left for the … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Reveal
It was a red carpet presentation complete with staging, photo opps and amazing heroines and heroes. The occasion was the 2020 Children's Cancer Fund presentation of the models who will be on the runway at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 17. While they weren't on Kim Dawson's roster, each of the youngsters were vets in dealing with leukemia or cancer. But unlike years … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Reveal
The Passings Of 2019 North Texas Inspirations
The annual “Passings” post is always a hard one. It is a reflection of some of the people whose actions and leadership have made North Texas flourish beyond the dreams of its forefathers/mothers. But this year seems to be especially poignant. Recently someone worried that North Texas had lost an entire tier of legendary philanthropists, benefactors, influencers and role … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2019 North Texas Inspirations