My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Aileen Pratt

Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

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Before being swept up in the holiday season, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals held it 34th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, November 8, to honor local heroes in North Texas. This year's collection of honorees, who accepted their awards via video and on stage, included Donna Wilhelm, Michal Powell, Cindy … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour

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For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour

The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern

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Many of the ladies who had attended the 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, October 25, headed north to Lisa and Kenny Troutt’s estate. The occasion was to introduce The Sweetheart Ball new members, hear about plans for the 37th annual fundraiser and to learn about new developments in UT Southwestern's cardiology program that has been supported by … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern

Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled In Candlelight With New Orleans Cuisine

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Despite the need to build an ark, North Texas philanthropists steered their way to Brook Hollow on Wednesday, October 17, for Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels seated supper sponsored by Deloitte. This group is considered the top-most tier of the CCB donors, providing $25,000 or more to benefit this year’s Dallas children’s nonprofits including After-School All-Stars … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled In Candlelight With New Orleans Cuisine

Rita Wilson Showed Spunk, Humor And Courage About Her Breast Cancer At The 17th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon

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North Texas treasure Lindalyn Adams was under the weather on Thursday, October 20. Of all days to be ill, this one was the wrong one. It was also the day when her brainchild fundraiser, the 2016 Celebrating Women Luncheon, was scheduled to take place at the Anatole. While it would be the first in its 17-year history for Lindalyn to miss, the show went on to raise funds for … [Read more...] about Rita Wilson Showed Spunk, Humor And Courage About Her Breast Cancer At The 17th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2016 Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Practically everyone added Rita Wilson to their Christmas card list after attending the 17th Annual Baylor Health Care System Foundation's Celebrating Women Luncheon on Thursday, October 20, at the Hilton Anatole. Instead of giving a talk from the podium, she simply had a chat with Foundation President Robin Robinson. At times it felt like the Chantilly Ballroom was a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2016 Celebrating Women Luncheon

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2016 Celebrating Women Luncheon

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According to 2016 Celebrating Women Chair Aileen Pratt and 2106 Celebrating Women Underwriting Chair Gloria Eulich Martindale, “We are honored to serve as chairs of the 17th annual Celebrating Women Luncheon, on Thursday, October 20, at the Hilton Anatole. Year after year, Celebrating Women brings together more than 1,200 supporters to increase awareness and generate funding … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2016 Celebrating Women Luncheon

Celebrating Women Letter Signing Provided The Opportunity To Get Letters Out And Meet The Newest Member Of Michal Powell’s Home

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The dining room table has become something like crazy Aunt Hattie, who is only seen on holidays. That is unless there’s a non-profit letter signing. Then the table is hit with all hands on deck plus loads of conversations and stacks of letters inviting folks to participate in the upcoming event. But for the Celebrating Women Luncheon, the letter signing at Michal Powell’s on … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Letter Signing Provided The Opportunity To Get Letters Out And Meet The Newest Member Of Michal Powell’s Home

2016 Celebrating Women Plans Revealed Including Rita Wilson And Diane And Joel Allison Plus Sponsorship Opportunities

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The couture salon of Neiman Marcus Downtown looked like a high-price trunk show collection on the morning of Tuesday, April 5, with loads of the fashionable fundraising types checking out the clothes. Actually, they were there for the announcement of the Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s 2016 Celebrating Women Luncheon. Outside the flagship store, Baylor Health Care … [Read more...] about 2016 Celebrating Women Plans Revealed Including Rita Wilson And Diane And Joel Allison Plus Sponsorship Opportunities

JUST IN: 2016 Celebrating Women Speaker, Honorary Co-Chairs And Deets Announced

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Believe it or not, there are actually women whom absolutely everybody loves. For instance, there’s one who is beautiful, has a great sense of humor, is totally grounded and has an American sweetheart for a husband. She’s the type that you’d love to hate if you didn’t like her so much. That she is Rita Wilson. No, she’s not one of the Beach Boys’ relatives. Rita is an … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2016 Celebrating Women Speaker, Honorary Co-Chairs And Deets Announced