Wednesday afternoon as a white Rolls Royce convertible was leaving Highland Park Village, a flurry of other luxury vehicles was pulling in for the 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show Kick-Off Party at Veronica Beard. While waiting for the reveal of details for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas fundraiser, ladies like Jennifer Dix, Kim Quinn and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Awardees And Designers Revealed
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JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
It was five years ago this month that PGA Tour Pro/Dallas’ own Jordan Spieth met an adorable Tatum Teague. It was love at first sight. But don’t get the wrong idea. Jordan’s high school sweetheart Annie Verret was there, too. The meeting took place at Children’s Medical Center Dallas' Center for Cancer Disorders Day Hospital, where six-year-old Tatum was on the road to recovery … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas
According to the Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas Executive Director Leah Swanson, “At just one month old, Max Hinojosa was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of Leukemia called Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML). After weeks of treatments, transfusions, surgeries, and procedures, Max’s medical team decided to try a drug that had been funded by LLS. Max … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas
A May Version Of St. Valentine’s Day Was A Sweetheart Of A Deal For Fashion Lovers
For some a 10 a.m. reception for a luncheon fundraiser might have seemed a wee bit early, especially on any Monday. Most folks are just emerging from their weekends to get a grip on the week ahead. But on Monday, May 16, following the Bryon Nelson's almost-win by local Jordan Spieth, the Dallas Stars loss to Calgary and the Mavs walloping the Phoenix Suns, this Monday should … [Read more...] about A May Version Of St. Valentine’s Day Was A Sweetheart Of A Deal For Fashion Lovers
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2022 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
Just because Valentine’s Day is traditionally celebrated on February 14, doesn’t mean that that loving spirit can’t take place on another day... especially if the pandemic has delayed it. That’s exactly what happened for the traditional Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ annual fundraiser. Due to a slow get-into-gear for North Texas fundraisers, 2022 St. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2022 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
JUST IN: Katy Bock And Sunie Solomon To Co-Chair 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
Since its founding 39 years ago by Janet Evans and Rusty Duvall, the St. Valentine's Day Fashion Show And Luncheon has provided more than $14.5M for funding leukemia and lymphoma research in Texas, including at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Since then, "some patient survival rates have doubled and countless advances have been made with new safer treatments for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Katy Bock And Sunie Solomon To Co-Chair 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob
It was January 2019 that Children’s Medical Center became Whitesboro's Jacob Pletan’s “new far-away home” after being diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 15. As he wrote this past February, “I have had around $3 million dollars of medical treatment to take care of me. And yet, unlike a celebrity spending $3 million, not much was gotten nor is noticeable with this expenditure. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob
2022 St. Valentine’s Day Patron Party Took Place In Two Highland Park Village Stores
While some folks thought that the 2022 St. Valentine's Day Luncheon And Fashion Show patron party was taking place at Highland Park Village's Alice and Olivia on Thursday, April 28, it actually turned out to take up more real estate than that. As signs braced themselves on stands against brisk winds, it was discovered that the event would actually be a two-fer taking place … [Read more...] about 2022 St. Valentine’s Day Patron Party Took Place In Two Highland Park Village Stores
Children’s Superheroes Come In All Forms — Parents, Doctors, Nurses, Window Washers And Mi Cocina
Leone was a typical 3-year old last year — adorable, outgoing and showing a real personality. But then a checkup showed that something was up with the toddler. With an abnormal amount of white blood cells showing up in his tests, he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Within 24 hours, Leone was admitted to Children’s where he underwent a port implant and began … [Read more...] about Children’s Superheroes Come In All Forms — Parents, Doctors, Nurses, Window Washers And Mi Cocina
RESCHEDULED: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Makes A Statement” By Rescheduling
Anyone who has ever been part of a fundraiser knows there are many working parts when it comes to postponing, rescheduling or…dang it...canceling an event. There are the speakers, the awardees, the venue, the event producers with their legions of models, the caterers, the staff and, of course, the key sponsors and guests. Despite all the heavy lifting, it's worth the hassle … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show “Makes A Statement” By Rescheduling
MySweetWishList: Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas
According to Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas Executive Director Leah Swanson, "For more than 70 years, The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society (LLS) has been the leading source of blood cancer information, education and support for patients, survivors, families, and health care professionals. LLS helps patients as they cope with cancer and navigate treatment. They fight … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas