For 300 guests at the Healing Hands Luncheon, Scott Hamilton's reputation for winning Olympic gold took a backseat after serving as the featured speaker at the HHM Health fundraiser on Friday, April 21, at Dallas Arts District Mansion. As important as his skating accomplishments were, his life's journey of overcoming all types of challenges and adversity made him an all-around … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Scott Hamilton Scored Golden Inspiration As An “Eternal Optimist”
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JUST IN: Olympian Scott Hamilton To Serve Up A Healthy Dose Of Inspiration At Healing Hands Luncheon
When Scott Hamilton was six weeks old, he was a sickly baby but lucky enough to be adopted by professors Dorothy and Ernest Hamilton, who gave their all to help him get better. But thanks to misdiagnoses, he spent most of his time in hospitals. At one point the Hamiltons were told he likely only had six months to live. While his parents wouldn’t give up on their son, they … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Olympian Scott Hamilton To Serve Up A Healthy Dose Of Inspiration At Healing Hands Luncheon
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
Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
In the past, the Junior Cattle Baron’s has fallen during spring break with kiddos fighting cancer taking a time-off and future Cattle Baronesses to attend the festivities sponsored by the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center. But this year, it didn’t and CBB Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix, JCBB Mother Hen Lisa Ogle, Co-Chair Mary Corrigan and their CBB team (Merrick … [Read more...] about Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Cattle Baronesses are known for their fundraising to battle cancer and for being great lookers. But once a year, they play second fiddle in the looks department when the Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball convenes. This year it took place thanks to the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center for Disney on Ice’s “Dare To Dream” performance with a pre-party in the Jack Daniels … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Elisa Project’s Life Lessons Luncheon Had DWTS’s Nancy Kerrigan, Unexpected Add-Ons To The Program And Rumbling Tummies
After years of holding luncheons at hotels and last year’s breakfast at the Belo, The Elisa Project held a luncheon for its Life Lessons fundraiser at the Belo on Friday, March 3. It kicked off with a VIP reception at 11:00, but, unlike other meet-and-greet receptions with the celebrity du jour, this one had no grip-and-grin photo opp with luncheon speaker Nancy Kerrigan, or … [Read more...] about The Elisa Project’s Life Lessons Luncheon Had DWTS’s Nancy Kerrigan, Unexpected Add-Ons To The Program And Rumbling Tummies
JUST IN: Life Lesson’s Nancy Kerrigan And A Chance To Soar’s Simone Biles Announced As 2017 “Dancing With The Stars” Cast Members
Bright and early this morning the 2017 celebrities were announced for the 2017 "Dancing With The Stars" lineup. A couple of them will be in town for fundraising lunches before competing for the mirrored ball. And the announcement couldn't be better timed for two area nonprofits. While award-winning gymnast Simone Biles' appearance at the Jonathan's Place's "A … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Life Lesson’s Nancy Kerrigan And A Chance To Soar’s Simone Biles Announced As 2017 “Dancing With The Stars” Cast Members
MySweet2017Goals: Melissa Rountree
According to 2017 Life Lessons Luncheon Co-Chair Melissa Rountree, “One of my 2017 goals is to raise awareness and funds for The Elisa Project, a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight against deadly eating disorders by promoting the importance of healthy living, positive body image and self-esteem in all youth; through education, case management resources and … [Read more...] about MySweet2017Goals: Melissa Rountree
JUST IN: Figure-Skating Great Nancy Kerrigan To Be Keynote Speaker for 12th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon
Plans are already underway for spring 2017 with announcements of plans and peeps. One of the first is The Elisa Project’s 12th Annual Life Lesson Luncheon. Co-Chairs Rhonda Sargent Chambers and Melissa Rountree, along with Toni Munoz-Hunt, have arranged for the fundraiser to take place at The Belo Mansion on Friday, March 3. Got that date down? Now, for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Figure-Skating Great Nancy Kerrigan To Be Keynote Speaker for 12th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon